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SAIOSH Verified Courses
At the Robert Sobukwe Nursing Academy, we give you the opportunity to further your education while you acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant in the workplace.
The South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) is a professional body that verifies courses offered by various training providers, rather than offering its own courses directly for professional registration. Saiosh is recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a professional body and use the professional OHS designations as registered by SAQA. SAQA and the NQF is recognised world wide. A CPD (Continuing Professional Development) course is a form of ongoing education for professionals to maintain and update their skills and knowledge in their field. These courses, workshops, and conferences help professionals stay current with industry developments and are often required by professional bodies to maintain their professional registration or license. For many, CPD hours are recorded in points, with one CPD point typically representing one hour of formal learning.
Home-base care refers to the delivery of healthcare services within a person's home. It involves providing support, assistance, and care to individuals who need help with daily activities, medical management, or personal care, ensuring they remain in their own environment.
Health Care Assistant course equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse or other healthcare professional. The course covers basic anatomy, hygiene, communication, and patient care, such as elderly care and first aid.
Wound Care Management is a comprehensive process focused on optimizing the healing of wounds, whether they are acute or chronic. It involves cleaning and disinfecting wounds, promoting tissue growth, managing pain, preventing infection, and selecting appropriate dressings to create an optimal healing environment.
Alzheimer's and dementia care encompass a range of services designed to support individuals living with these conditions and their caregivers, focusing on maintaining quality of life, safety, and independence. This includes managing symptoms, providing emotional support, and adapting the environment to meet the individual's needs.
Palliative Care (SAIOSH Verified Course)
Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress. It is not limited to end-of-life care and can be provided alongside curative treatments and reducing suffering among people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.
HIV/AIDS Counseling with Rapid Testing (SAIOSH Verified Course)
Counseling with rapid testing is a process that combines HIV testing with counseling services, both before and after the test, to help individuals understand their HIV status and make informed decisions about their health. Rapid testing provides results quickly, often within minutes, allowing for immediate post-test counseling and potential linkage to care.
A HAST (HIV/AIDS/STI and TB Management) course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage HIV, AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and Tuberculosis (TB). Cover topics such as diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the management of opportunistic infections and comorbidities. The goal is to improve patient care.
Maintaining occupational health, safety, and general housekeeping involves identifying and controlling workplace hazards, implementing safety procedures, and ensuring a clean and organized environment through practices like proper waste disposal, clear signage, and organized storage. These actions are crucial for preventing accidents, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and creating a productive and secure workplace.
Basic First Aid Life Skills (SAIOSH Verified Course)
Basic first aid skills include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to stop bleeding, how to help someone who is choking, and recognizing stroke symptoms. Other essential skills involve treating burns, managing shock, bandaging wounds, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Always prioritize your own safety and call for professional help as soon as possible.
Basic fire fighting involves knowing how to prevent fires, using equipment like fire extinguishers, and understanding when to call for professional help. Key principles include identifying different fire classes, using the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) for extinguishers, and prioritizing personal safety by always having an exit behind you. Basic training equips individuals to handle small fires in a workplace or home setting before they spread.
An evacuation marshal, also known as a fire warden, is a trained individual responsible for leading and managing the safe evacuation of people from a building or area during an emergency. Their duties include checking designated areas to ensure everyone has evacuated, directing people to safety, assisting those with special needs, and conducting a roll call at a designated assembly point to account for everyone.
Child Care Assistant (SAIOSH Verified Course)
A child care assistant provides supervision and support to children in a variety of settings, such as daycares or private homes, helping with daily routines, educational activities, and social-emotional development. Key responsibilities include assisting with meals and naps, preparing lessons, and facilitating creative and physical play.