Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005)RegulationsRegulations regarding the Register for Learner/Student Nurses and Learner/Student Midwives6. Resumption of Training |
| (1) | An application for resumption as a learner/student, following a break in education and training or a transfer from one nursing education institution to another, can be submitted in a form determined by the Council and within the 30 days timeframe referred to in section 32(3) of the Act. |
| (2) | An application referred to in subregulation (1) must be accompanied by- |
| (a) | A certified copy of the identification card or relevant page (i.e. the page showing the applicant's photograph and identification details) in the applicant's South African identity document, or in the case of a foreign applicant a certified copy of the relevant page in the applicant's passport: |
| (b) | Where applicable, a certified copy of the applicant's marriage certificate or an affidavit attesting to the name change due to marriage or any other reasons; |
| (c) | In the case of a foreign applicant, a certified copy of the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) evaluation certification for the applicant's existing qualifications, a certified copy of the study permit issued by the Department of Home Affairs, or in case of a refugee/asylum seeker, a certified copy of the refugee/asylum seeker permit issued by the Department of Home Affairs; |
| (d) | Payment or proof of payment of the prescribed annual registration fee for learners/students in terms of Regulation (2)(1)(u) of the Regulations Regarding Fees and Fines Payable to the South African Nursing Council published under Government Notice No.R170 of 08 March 2013 as amended; and |
| (e) | A certified copy of the application for deferment where relevant. |
| (3) | In the case of an applicant for a programme leading to the registration of an additional qualification. the applicant must, at the time of the application. be registered as a practitioner in terms of section 31 of the Act (this registration must be maintained for the complete duration of the programme). |
| (4) | The person in charge of the nursing education institution must ensure that— |
| (a) | The application referred to in subregulation (1) is complete; |
| (b) | The documents referred to in subregulation (2) are authentic; and |
| (c) | The application is submitted within the required timeframe. |
| (5) | If an application referred to in subregulation (1) is lodged after expiry of the 30 days period referred to in subregulation (1), the period of training will be nullified and the duration of training shall be extended by the period in excess of the specified period. |
| (6) | The application can be submitted by the nursing education institution by electronic or other means on behalf of the applicant, provided that the requirements of sub-regulations (2), (3) and (4) are complied with. |
| (7) | A certificate of registration as learner/student shall be issued in a form determined by the Council. |