Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Understanding of macro body structure and functioning is demonstrated by the nursing care provided, in accordance with the relevant scope of practice.
An understanding of the structure and functioning of anatomy, physiology, biophysics, pharmacology and microbiology is demonstrated in the provision of nursing care.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Oral and written communication is maintained to promote effective fundamental nursing care.
Written communication is clear, relevant and unambiguous.
Non-verbal communication is congruent with oral communication.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Individual and/or group health care plans across the health illness continuum are implemented and evaluated in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Information obtained from continuous monitoring of responses to nursing interventions is correctly applied to the individual or group.
Appropriate emergency care and first aid principles in respect of:
> Treatment of injuries and accidents.
> Basic life support is applied.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Basic nursing interventions are implemented with sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Recording of data is done in compliance with legal criteria.
Patient records are maintained accurately, concisely and systematically, to reflect the basic nursing care rendered.
Confidentiality and integrity of patient information are maintained in interaction with patients and others.
Displaying adherence to professional code of conduct in provision of nursing care.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
Health promotion programmes are implemented.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated assessment comprises formative and summative assessment. Assessment takes place through a process of continuous evaluation based on a comprehensive and integrated process.
Formative assessment (theory and work-integrated learning) may include, but not be limited to:
Case studies; projects and/or presentations.
Assignments.
Written tests.
Oral presentations.
Demonstrations.
Clinical/practical assessments.

Summative Assessment:
All modules are summatively assessed which may include, but not be limited to:
Oral examinations.
Written examinations.
Practical examinations.