{"id":59997,"date":"2024-11-28T13:42:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T13:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursing24.co.za\/?page_id=1029"},"modified":"2024-11-28T13:42:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T13:42:28","slug":"life-healthcare-intake-2019-2020","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/life-healthcare-intake-2019-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Nursing College Intake 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Nursing College Intake 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Life Nursing College Application Information<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"forms-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"forms-3161987469\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\uf0a7 Internal applicants (Life Healthcare employees):<\/strong> Please use the company intranet to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\uf0a7 External applicants:<\/strong> Please go to your nearest Life College of Learning learning centre to complete the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Courses offered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\uf0a7 Diploma in General Nursing (offered at all the learning centres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\uf0a7 Diploma in Operating Department Assistance (offered at the Pretoria learning centre only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\uf0a7 Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science \u2013 post basic (only offered at East London, West Rand and KZN learning centres.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\uf0a7 New undergraduate nursing programmes will be effective as per the SANC (South African Nursing Council) in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application details:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Applications must be submitted by 31 August.<\/li><li>Online applications on Life Healthcare website (www.lifehealthcare.co.za).<\/li><li>Proof of non-refundable administration fee; together with the required supporting documentation to be submitted online.<\/li><li>All applications will follow the college selection process.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehealthcare.co.za\/media\/2529\/application-information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Application information<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission requirements:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grade 12 (Standard 10) or equivalent qualification.<\/li><li>Current enrolment as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council.<\/li><li>At least six months recent experience in general wards.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Enrolled nurses with a Grade 10 (Standard 8) certificate may apply pending approval by the South African Nursing Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehealthcare.co.za\/media\/2639\/diploma-in-general-nursing_jan-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download course brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diploma in General Nursing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bridging course for enrolled nurses leading to registration as a general nurse (SANC regulation no. 683)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Life College of Learning trains over 1 000 students per year. The multi-learning centre model enables Life Healthcare to offer relational practice-based nursing.<\/li><li>Accredited as a private higher education institution by the Council for Higher Education and by Umalusi as a further education and training institution.<\/li><li>The college is geared to train professional nursing personnel of world-class quality for the extensive Life Healthcare hospital network, as well as for other institutions that are in need of trained nurses.<\/li><li>Standards are maintained and moderated by the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth and the South African Nursing Council.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modules:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First year<\/strong><br>Module 1 : Integrated general nursing science I.<br>Module 2 : Applied social sciences I. Module 3 : Nursing dynamics I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second year<\/strong><br>Module 1 : Integrated general nursing science II.<br>Module 2 : Applied social sciences II. Module 3 : Nursing dynamics II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outcomes<\/strong><br>On completion of the diploma you will be a qualified general nurse, registered with the South African Nursing Council. This will enable you to practice in this capacity in the South African healthcare system. Your scope of practice will allow you to provide general nursing care. You can advance your career in nursing through further studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TARGET GROUPS<\/strong>&nbsp;: Enrolled nurses who want to further their career and become registered nurses. <strong>COURSE INFORMATION<\/strong> Duration Two years. Commencement date January\/June. Cost As per annual fee structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Grade 12 (Standard 10) or equivalent qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Current enrolment as a nurse with the South African Nursing Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 At least six months recent experience in general wards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Enrolled nurses with a Grade 10 (Standard 8) certificate may apply pending approval by the South African Nursing Council.<br><strong>Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a004 June 2026<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a0Two years<br><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0As per annual fee structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APPLICATION<\/strong> Applications must be submitted by 31 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Online applications on Life Healthcare website (www.lifehealthcare.co.za).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Proof of non-refundable admisistration fee; together with the required supporting documentation to be submitted online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 All applications will follow the college selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DIPLOMA IN OPERATING DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group:<\/strong> Access to the programme is open, conditional to the admission requirements and the students\u2019 access to the facilities that will enable both theoretical and clinical learning to take place under recognized supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following demographic profile is envisaged: The following demographic profile is envisaged: \u2022 Age: 18-30 years old \u2022 Gender: male or female \u2022 Interest: healthcare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Three (3) years of full time study<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commencement date<\/strong>: January of each year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> As per annual fee structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admission requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Minimum statutory NSC requirements for entrance into higher education, diploma entry level must be met<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A recognised qualification deemed to be equivalent by the college senate and professional body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Language English at NSC achievement rating of 4 (50-59%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Mathematical literacy at NSC achievement rating of 4 (50-59%) or mathematics at 3 (40-49%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Computer literacy at NSC achievement rating of 3 (40-49%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Life Sciences at NSC achievement rating of 4 (50-59%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Applications must be submitted by 31 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Online application on the Life Healthcare website (www.lifehealthcare.co.za).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Proof of non-refundable administration fee, together with the required supporting documentation to be submitted online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 All applicants will follow the college selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING SCIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electives:<\/strong> Critical care nursing science Emergency nursing science Operating theatre nursing science Orthopaedic nursing science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TARGET GROUPS<\/strong> Registered nurses who want to specialise in a particular field of nursing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COURSE INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong> One academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commencement date<\/strong> March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong> As per annual fee structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admission requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Current registration with the South African Nursing Council as a nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 At least three months\u2019 experience in the particular field of specialisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Proof of current position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Letter of recommendation from your manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APPLICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be submitted by 31 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Online applications on Life Healthcare website (www.lifehealthcare.co.za).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 Proof of non-refundable administration fee, together with the required supporting documentation to be submitted online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 All applicants will follow the college selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Nursing College Downloads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehealthcare.co.za\/media\/2529\/application-information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehealthcare.co.za\/media\/2638\/college-map-and-facilities_jan-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life College of Learning map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehealthcare.co.za\/media\/2639\/diploma-in-general-nursing_jan-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diploma in General Nursing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a 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