The HCert (Vacc) is designed to equip healthcare workers (HCWs) with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise necessary for running an up-to-date clinic offering infant/childhood vaccination services. The HCert (Vacc) is registered on the National Qualifications Framework at Level 5, carrying 120 credits.
Minimum admission requirements:
Registered General Nurse and Midwife with the SA Nursing Council, or a 3-year qualification in a relevant health science (i.e. in which vaccination training is included) from a tertiary institution registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Selection criteria:
Priority will be given to in-service HCWs who are currently working within the field of vaccination, or who are planning to work within this field in the near future. Applicants will be required to write a motivation explaining why they should be accepted for this programme.
Duration minimum: 1 year
Maximum duration: 2 years
Registration:
Students must register for the academic year at the beginning of the year before the closing date or in June before the closing date, as specified in the SMU General Calendar.
Curriculum :
The programme is divided into 2 blocks consisting of 11 modules.
- The first block consists of Module 1 to 5 and a draft Portfolio of Vaccinology Theory and Practice for formative assessment.
- The second block consists of Module 6 to 11 and includes practical assignments with formative assessments of practice, a certificate of competence and final Portfolio of Vaccinology Theory and Practice for the End of Year Summative Assessment.