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ABOUT US
Healthnicon was established in March 1995 – Then called “The Private Nursing School” – and was one of the first privately owned nursing schools in South Africa to be accredited by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Earning the status as a Private Higher Nursing Education Institution over the years, Healthnicon is dedicated to training Healthcare professionals as Community Health Workers, Auxiliary Nurses, Enrolled Nurses as well as Registered Nurses. Recently we have also added additional programmes in areas such as Geriatric Care, Paediatric Care, Orthopaedic Care. Visit our Programmes page for updated programme information.
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Healthnicon's head office is situated in Cape Town and the company comprises of three campuses namely: the Pretoria Campus, the Vaal Campus located in Vereeniging and the Western Cape Campus situated in Parow. All three the campuses are easily accessible via various modes of transport.
Our Vision:
Healthnicon bridges the gap between quality education and socio economic challenges.
Goals and Objectives:
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To offer the pedagogically disadvantaged candidate entrance to formal & informal nursing programmes.
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To expand the accessibility to educational services.
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To offer & enhance on programmes which will focus on the healthcare needs of the country.
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To encourage critical thinking that leads to innovative, competent professionals.
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To create a learning environment inclusive of expertise & resources.
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Registered with the Department of Education as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997.
Registration certificate no. 2009/HE07/006. HWSeta Accreditation number: HW591PA1410548
S.A. Nursing Council Registration Numbers:Pretoria Campus: S1463Vaal Campus: S1707Western Cape Campus: S1706
All Nursing education institutions (NEI’s) are still in the process of accreditation for the new nursing qualifications. Click here for more information.
PROGRAMMES
Health Carer Programme
During the programme candidates are exposed to various fields within the healthcare industry that would assist them with broadening their career path in the healthcare industry.
Bridging Programme
Bridging course for enrolled Nurses leading to registration as a General Nurse. On completion of this program the Registered Nurse will be able to work in Hospitals, Clinics and Care Centres.
House Manager / Butler
Through this programme competencies required to provide a comprehensive home-care service will be enhanced.
Nanny / Au Pair
Through this programme candidates will acquire competencies and be able to implement activities in minding children effectively.
Paediatric Care
The programme aims to create a structured learning experience by providing learning activities to equip health workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to mainly assist the registered nurse in the care of the paediatric patient
Healthcare Housekeeping
Infection Prevention and Control
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The purpose of the programme is to ensure competency of the housekeeper to be able to prevent and control infections in a healthcare environment.
Orthopaedic Care
The programme aims to create a structured learning experience by providing learning activities to equip health workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to mainly assist the registered nurse in the care of the orthopaedic patient.
Geriatric Care
The programme aims to create a structured learning experience by providing learning activities to equip health workers with the relevant knowledge and skills to mainly assist the registered nurse in the care of the geriatric patient.
All Nursing education institutions (NEI’s) are still in the process of accreditation for the new nursing qualifications. Click here for more information.
We've been training Healthcare Professionals for 22 years.
PROGRAMME FEES
Health Carer
R 11 000 - 00
Bridging Programme
R 36 000 - 00
Butler | House Manager
R 6 500 - 00
Nanny | Au Pair
R 6 500 - 00
Healthcare Cleaning
R 5 000 - 00
Paediatric Care
R 5 000 - 00
Geriatric Care
R 5 000 - 00
Orthopaedic Care
R 5 000 - 00
Programme fees exclude a non-refundable administration fee of R600
HEALTHNICON COMMUNITY
I can't wait to get back to class. Healthnicon is the best! From the Principal, Tutors and to the Students. Their fees are reasonable for their level of education. Keep it that way Healthnicon
The best nursing school ever I attend there two years it feels like home
Keep it up healthnicon
Best nursing college in South Africa and I'm proud of being a Healthnicon learner. I have never seen such a professional approach.
Ausi Palesa
Florance Ramone
Mmabona Molebza
CONTACT US
153 Grant Street
Queenswood, Pretoria, 0186
Pretoria Campus
Western Cape Campus
Alcor Building
295 Voortrekker Road, Parow, 7500
Operating Hours
Monday – Thursday 07:30AM – 16:00PM
Friday 07:30AM – 13:00PM