Gem Auxilary Nursing School South Africa

About Gem Auxilary Nursing School

GEM Health Care Workers Training is an accredited HWSETA (Health and Welfare SETA) nursing institution founded in 2000 by two retired professional nurses. The institute is accredited to offer the following programmes:

Ancillary Health Care – Full qualification (NQF level 01) : 1 year course
Skills Programme in Ancillary Health Care – 4 unit standards : 6 month course
Community Health Work – NQF level 04 : 1 year course
Various development programmes in previously disadvantaged communities – all South African provinces

GEM Health Care Workers Training – History

Founded by registered retired nurses, GEM Health Care Workers Training was established to empower the youth with knowledge and skills which would allow them opportunities for fulfilling employment opportunities. The institute targets learners who have not made requirements of other tertiary institutions as well as youth facing the prevailing HIV/AIDS pandemic that is common in local communities.

Gem Auxilary Nursing School Training Course

At GEM Health Care Workers Training we offer affordable education for school leavers, as well as unskilled persons who are interested in the nursing profession.

1-year courses

The year-long accredited Health and Welfare SETA course allows learners access to employment opportunities nationally, as well as internationally.

Courses include:

Ancillary Health Care – Full Qualification (NQF Level 01)
Community Health Work – (NQF Level 04)
Child and Youth Care – Full Qualification (NQF Level 04)

6-month courses

The 6 month-long accredited Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA) course allows learners to be registered on the HWSETA database. Learners will receive a national certificate on successful completion of the course.

Courses include:

Home Based Care
Skills Development Programme – Part Qualification (NQF Level 01)

Other courses

Frail Care – The course offers the successful learner a national certificate, which will allow the learner employment opportunities in old age homes and private homes.

HIV/AIDS Counselling – The 10-day Health and Welfare SETA (HWSETA) accredited course, allows successful learners the opportunity for employment in private homes, doctors’ rooms and clinics.

Gem Auxilary Nursing School Practical Facilities

Students are able to gain their practical experience at the following reputable institutions:

Selby Park Hospital
Frederick Old Age Home
Benoni Old Age Home
Busy Bee (Vaal Sedibeng District)
Echoes of Love (Sedibeng District)
Soweto Old Age Home
Qalakabusha Home Based Care
Pimville Hospice
Mofolo Home Based Care
Bathusheng Home Based Care
Banakekeleni Hospice
Ithlokomeleng Old Age Home

Contact Us

At GEM Health Care Workers we believe that nurses are the heart of healthcare. If you are born to care, and interested in a fulfilling career, then become a part of the tradition of caring and contact us to enrol.

Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
08h00 – 16h00
Friday
08h00 – 13h00Tel:
011 331 0660011 331 661011 331 662

Fax:
011 331 0663

Physical Address:
21 Kruis Street
Johannesburg
Gauteng
2000

See Also :

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Clinix Health Medical Centre

Emmanuel School of Nursing

Future Nurses Nursing School

Gold Fields Nursing College

Healthnicon Nursing College

Helderberg Training Centre

Hospice Association of Wits Nursing School