College of Health Sciences in-house Orientation
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF LABRORATORY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES ACADEMIC SKILLS WORKSHOP
(COMPULSORY FOR ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENTS)
DATE |
TIME |
DISCIPLINE |
PROGRAMME |
FACILITATOR |
VENUE, WC |
Tuesday, 23rd January |
8:30 –12:30 |
Audiology and Speech Language |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Dr K Rawatlal |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
8:30 –12:30 |
Pharmacy |
Meeting with ADP Officers |
ADO |
Penthouse Foyer |
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13:30 |
Pharmacy |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Ms Daniela Maria Prado-Castro |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
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13:30 |
Audiology and Speech- Language |
Meeting with ADP Officers outside |
ADO |
Penthouse Foyer |
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Wednesday, 24th January |
8:30 –12:30 |
Physiotherapy |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Ms Daniela Maria Prado-Castro |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
8:30 –12:30 |
Occupational Therapy |
Meeting with ADP Officers outside |
ADO |
Penthouse Foyer |
|
13:30 |
Occupational Therapy |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Ms Daniela Maria Prado-Castro |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
|
13:30 |
Physiotherapy |
Meeting with ADP Officers outside |
ADO |
Penthouse Foyer |
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Thursday, 25th January |
8:30 –12:30 |
Optometry |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Dr K Rawatlal |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
13:30 |
Medical Science (Anatomy and Physiology) |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Dr K Rawatlal |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
|
8:30 –12:30 |
Medical Science (Anatomy) |
Meeting with ADP Officers |
ADO |
Anatomy Dept., Ground Floor, Block F3 |
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Medical Science (Physiology) |
Physiology Dept., 4th Floor, Block E |
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13:30 |
Optometry |
Meeting with ADP Officers outside |
ADO |
Penthouse Foyer |
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Tuesday, 30 January |
8:30 –12:30 |
Sport Science |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Dr K Rawatlal |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
8:30 –12:30 |
Dental Therapy |
Meeting with ADP Officers |
ADO |
Penthouse Foyer |
|
13:30 |
Dental Therapy |
Academic Skills Workshop |
Dr K Rawatlal |
Penthouse, 6th Floor, Block F |
|
13:30 |
Sport Science |
Meeting with ADP Officers |
ADO |
Sports Science Dept., Block Q |
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
The objectives of the orientation period are as follows:
1. To introduce the learners to the academic staff including Clinical Practice Team and Student
Support Service Staff
2. To introduce the learners to Student Support Services
3. To introduce the learners to the Bachelor of Nursing Programme
4. Identify with nursing on a personal and professional level
DATE |
TIME |
PROGRAMME |
FACILITATOR(S) |
Monday, 22nd January5th Floor, Classroom 1, Desmond Clarence Building: 5th Floor |
09h00–10h30 |
Welcome, Introductions and getting to know each other. |
Mrs Thaver |
10h30–11h00 |
TEA |
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11h00–12h30 |
What awaits you at UKZN, and your journey as a 1st year, Introduction in SSS. |
Mrs Thaver and PWM |
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13h30–15h00 |
Introduction to ADO and PWM. Group allocation, Tour of Campus |
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Home |
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Homework: Compile a list of your perceptions of Nursing |
Students |
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Tuesday, 23rd January, 5th Floor, Classroom 1, Desmond Clarence Building |
08h30–10h00 |
Getting to know each other |
Miss Pakkies/Mr Nyalela |
10h00–10h30 |
Official welcome and introduction to B.Nursing |
Prof Gugu Mchunu |
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10h00–10h30 |
TEA |
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11h00–12h00 |
Nursing at UKZN : |
Miss Pakkies/Mr Nyalela |
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12h00–13h30 |
Introduction to Fundamental Nursing |
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13h30 |
Home |
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th th mond Clarence Building |
08h30–10h30 |
Library Orientation EG Malherbe Library |
Nursing Librarian |
10h30–11h30 |
TEA |
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11h30–12h30 |
DENOSA |
DENOSA Rep |
|
12h30–13h30 |
Requirements for 1st year Nursing Programme [text- books, attendance, course outline, electives. |
Ms Pakkies/ Mr Nyalela |
|
13h30 |
Home |
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th th Desmond Clarence |
08h30–10h30 |
Meet UKZN Clinic Staff [Bring Childhood Clinic Cards/ Road to Health/Vaccination Cards |
Mr Muzi Mthembu and Sr Jane Taylor |
10h30–11h00 |
TEA |
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11h00–13h30 |
Clinical Lab Orientation |
BN Coordinator and Clinical Facilitators |
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13h30 |
Home |
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Friday, 26th January, Computer Lan, George Campbell
SONPH, Ground floor |
08h30–09h30 |
Administrative details: Making Files, SANC requirements, etc. |
BN Administration Mrs Harrington |
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09h30 – 3pm |
REGISTRATION |
BN Coordinator |
STUDENT HOUSING
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Name |
Campus |
Contact Details |
Mr Sbu Khumalo |
Westville Campus |
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Mrs Sanelisiwe Ntuli |
Howard College |
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Mrs Thoba Mthembu |
Medical School |
All queries to be directed to the Administrative Officer,
Mrs Pina van Rensburg on 031- 260 7087 or chs.sss@ukzn.ac.za
Find us @:
v Westville Campus, College of Health Sciences, Professional Services, Block E3 [Including emergencies and crises situations] Tel: 0312607087
v Medical School Campus, 2nd Floor, Main Building, Room 238
Tel: 031- 260 4595
v Howard College Campus, 1st Floor Desmond Clarence Building
Tel: 031- 260 4994
v Pietermaritzburg Campus, Ground Floor Dennison Res Building, Resource Room
Tel: 031- 260 6390