Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005)

Chapter 3 : Powers of Council with regard to unprofessional conduct

52. Investigation of matters relating to teaching of learners

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(1)Despite anything to the contrary contained in any law, any person who has been authorised by the Council in writing may, in the presence of police officer, enter any institution or premises where learners are trained and confiscate any document or object relevant to such education and training for purposes of—
(a)inspecting such institution or premises for the quality of nursing service in relation to its professional conduct function; or
(b)investigating any matter relating to the education and training of learners for the qualification to practise the profession of nursing in terms of this Act.

 

(2)Any person who prevents or hinders an authorised person referred to in subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.