Training and development
Life College of Learning
Life Healthcare views its responsibility to contribute to the national pool of skills
seriously, especially in the fields of nursing and health sciences. The Life College of Learning, which
was established by the group in 1998, is provisionally accredited with both the
Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education & Training,
and with the South African Nursing Council, making it the only such provisionally
accredited nursing college operated by a private healthcare company in South Africa.
The college also works in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Nurses form the cornerstone of Life Healthcare’s operations, and in this respect,
our college’s nurse training programmes have proven to be strategically important
to the success and solid reputation of our group. Our focus on clinical excellence
underpins our commitment to delivering high quality care to our patients . The Life
College of Learning has been instrumental in turning our group’s vision – to be
a world class provider of quality healthcare for all – into reality.
The college has contributed to the development and empowerment of many South Africans,
and is assisting in alleviating the national healthcare skills shortage. Several public sector
nurses and people from disadvantaged communities have enrolled at the college. On-going
collaboration with HWSETA is providing various nursing learnerships and pharmacy bursaries.
The college managers provide visible leadership in the field of nursing education
and are actively involved in the Nursing Education Association (NEA), South African
Nursing Council (SANC) and Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA). Excellent
relations with these regulating bodies and tertiary institutions positions Life
Healthcare well in addressing the challenges of skills shortages.
The Life College of Learning has over 1 000 students studying various nursing programmes
each year. Our excellent results in the registered examinations reflect the professionalism
of our clinical educators, nursing staff and hospital management, as well as the
quality of students selected. The group’s investment in the Life College of Learning,
and in training and development of employees at all strata of the organisation,
ensures that our people are empowered to attain excellence.
Accredited as a private higher education institution by the Council for Higher Education
and by Umalusi as a further education and training institution.
Our college’s vision
To create a skilled workforce for Life Healthcare and the healthcare industry in
order to provide cost effective, quality and competent patient care.
Our college’s mission
- To retain and develop staff for Life Healthcare.
- To ensure staff have career development opportunities.
- To provide management at all levels with the necessary skills to conduct their work
effectively.
- To develop a competent workforce.
- To work according to necessary legislation governing education, training and development
in the healthcare industry.
Our learning centres
Our college comprises of ten learning centres and three classrooms throughout the country.
The learning centres are situated in Benoni, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, East
London, Middelburg, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, Roodepoort and Mossel Bay and the classrooms
in Empangeni, Klerksdorp and Bushbuckridge.
Our college's programmes
All programmes offered by the Life College of Learning are accredited and include:
1. Nursing
- basic one-year programme for training as an enrolled nurse auxiliary;
- two year programme for training as an enrolled nurse;
- two year bridging programme for training as a registered nurse;, and
- further one-year programmes for specialised training in areas such as intensive care, operating theatre, trauma nursing and occupational health.
2. Health Sciences
- ODA – Diploma in Operating Department Assistance
Our college has adopted an outcomes-based model of education and training, which
promotes quality service delivery, and ensures that Life Healthcare’s values are
reflected in the activities of the organisation.
Contact us
Head Office
Luke Cheketri
Tel: 011 219 9885
Email: Luke.cheketri@lifehealthcare.co.za
Learning centre list of contacts
| Learning Centre |
Physical address |
Telephone |
| Bloemfontein Classroom |
Pasteur Hospital,
Pasteur Drive 54, Hospital Park,
Bloemfontein, 9301 |
Tel (051) 522-1828/9
Fax 086 619 1964
deborah.colam@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| Cape Town Learning Centre |
First Floor, The Park,
Park Lane,
Pinelands,
Cape Town,7405 |
Tel (021) 506-5340
Fax (021) 506-5351
fay.abrahamse@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| KZN Learning Centre |
Life St Joseph's,
82 South Ridge Rd,
Berea, Durban |
Tel (031) 204-1352
Fax (031) 204-1444
mark.raptie@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| East London Learning Centre |
St Dominic's Hospital,
45 St. Mark's Rd,
East London |
Tel (043) 742-4438
Fax (043) 743-6824
julie.stringer@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| Midmed Learning Centre |
22 OR Tambo Street
Shop NR 1
Middelburg MPU, 1050 |
Theresa Stander
Tel (013) 243 3924/1302
Fax (013) 243 1216
yvonne.els@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| East Rand Learning Centre |
18 Lakeview Crescent,
Kleinfontein Lake,
Benoni, 1501 |
Tel (011) 744-8600
Fax (011) 744-8649
deborah.colam@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| Port Elizabeth Learning Centre |
Ground Floor, Oasim North,
Havelock St. Central,
Port Elizabeth, 6001 |
Tel (041) 501-1851
Fax (041) 501-1872
koelsum.september@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| Pretoria Learning Centre |
Room 10, Denneboom Park,
Denneboom Rd, Die Wilgers,
Pretoria, 0041 |
Tel (012) 807-6140
Fax (012) 807-3645
elsabe.jansen@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| West Rand Learning Centre |
91 Leader Rd, Robertville,
Roodepoort |
Tel (011) 474-0400/1-6
Fax (011) 474-0643
phumi.ntsele@lifehealthcare.co.za |
| Mossel Bay Learning Centre |
Cnr Da Nova & Alhoff Drives,
Da Nova,
Mossel Bay, 6500 |
Tel (044) 691-3718
Fax (086) 580-9323
anita.klackers@lifehealthcare.co.za |
Our geographic spread of learning centres and classrooms
