Netcare – Paediatric cardio-thoracic Nursing Programme
| Programme | Duration | Entry level qualification |
|---|---|---|
| In-service Certificate Programme in Paediatric Cardio-thoracic Nursing for Registered Nurses | 6 months | RN |
| In-service Certificate Programme in Paediatric Cardio-thoracic Nursing for Enrolled Nurses | 6 months | EN |
Take your place as a member of the paediatric cardio-thoracic team by acquiring the super specialist knowledge and skills required for the appropriate care of patients in this environment.
Education content covers the following:
- The growth and development of infants and children
- Nutrition
- Common paediatric cardio-thoracic conditions and related surgical techniques.
- Assessment and monitoring of paediatric cardio-thoracic patients.
- Child nursing skills, including knowledge of the psychosocial and cultural developmental milestones in infants and children, as well as the effects of hospitalisation and surgery.
Students also study the ethical, psychosocial and medico-legal aspects of paediatric cardio-thoracic medicine.