This National Vocational Qualification in CSA20222 NVQ Level 2 in Geriatrics Care and prepares individuals to perform work in primary, secondary and tertiary health care services in clinics, hospitals, or in outpatient settings, such as homes and institutions. The knowledge and skills components of this qualification, prepares individuals with the responsibilities in Geriatric Care and include taking care of patients’ needs in terms of maintaining physical hygiene, meeting the patient’s nutritional needs, and maintaining a safe and clean environment for the patient. Routine nursing tasks such as measuring and charting vital signs, collecting specimens for laboratory tests and reporting any abnormalities in physical or psychological behaviour to the supervising doctor, registered nurse, midwife or nurse practitioner are carried out by persons who receive this qualification.

• Listing ID: 6173
• Field of Study: Allied Health Care
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level: Level 2 - Certificate II
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: CSA21423
• ISCED Code: 09 Health and Welfare - 091 Health - 0913 Nursing and Midwifery
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Number of Credits: 107