HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
- Duration18 months or 2 years
- Placement400 hours
- DeliveryFace to Face
- Class Times9am -4pm
Course Description
During your 18-24 month study program, Specialist Nursing practitioners will closely guide you through 4 key learning components (25 study units) of engaging and innovative practical classroom activities. Together with 400 hours of professional clinical placement (Acute/Sub Acute, Aged Care, Mental Health) - our student associates are then prepared for registration as Enrolled Nurses with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will develop an appreciation for evidence-based nursing practice and will strengthen your clinical decision-making and reflective skills and caring behaviours. STA Diploma of Nursing graduates not only achieve a qualification, but develop skills that are both highly transferable, and in demand - across Australia and globally.
Entry Requirements
There is no qualification or educational prerequisites to gain entry into the Diploma of Nursing however the following applies:
Pre-Enrolment Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Assessment
Prior to the commencement of the course Skills Training Australia is required to identify which NMBA English Language Pathway you will be using at the time you register as an Enrolled Nurse. You will be provided a form to complete that will determine:
If English is your primary language; OR
If you completed at least three and half (3.5) years of study (secondary, VET, Tertiary) in English in an approved country
Approved countries can be found on the AHPRA website at http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx
If you are not able to satisfy either of the above criteria, then you will need to evidence an IELTS (academic) band score of 7.0 (or equivalent)
Please refer to the AHPRA website for further information
http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx
Domestic Students
- All potential students must attend a compulsory information session.
- You will also need to provide evidence of English literacy (VCE or 3.5 years of secondary, VET, tertiary study, or an IELTS score 7.0) and a successful pass of the LLN test (Language, Literacy & Numeracy) – those who provide IELTS will only need to complete the numeracy component.
- Students wishing to apply for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan must be assessed for academic suitability to undertake a high level VET qualification. This academic assessment is in addition to any entry requirements that may be required for the specific course a student wishes to undertake. For further information please refer to our VET Student Loans page.
- VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements
A VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid
International Students
Please visit the International Student’s page for entry requirement information.
Structure
- Face to face on campus training, 9.00am – 4.00pm.
- 2 days per week for 2 years (8 terms at Knox or CBD campus)
- 3 days per week for 18 months (6 terms at CBD only)
Units
The Diploma of Nursing consists of 25 units, 20 core units and 5 electives.
These 25 units are split into 4 components:
Aged Care
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct care |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans |
| HLTENN001 | Practice nursing within the Australian health care system |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTENN015 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
| HLTENN002 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
| HLTENN003 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
| HLTENN008 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTENN013 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
Sub-Acute
| HLTENN006 | Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment |
| HLTENN012 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems |
| HLTENN007 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
Mental Health
| BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stessors in the work environment |
| HLTENN009 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
| HLTENN025 | Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes |
Acute
| HLTENN005 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs |
| HLTENN011 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems |
Fees
Domestic Students
- Skills First Funded Fee for the course is *$9300.
*Skills Training Australia may use both State and Federal funding, eligibility criteria does apply - The Full Fee for the course is $19,500
VET Student Loans are available for eligible individuals - For more information please visits the VET Student Loans page.
- Resources are not part of the course fee, and must be purchased separately. Skills Training Australia provides the option for students to purchase directly from JR Medical Books. Alternatively, students can be supplied with a booklist to purchase the resources from a supplier of their choosing. JR Medical Books resource cost is $478.85 (subject to change).
International Students
The Full Fee for the course is $30,000
For more information please visit the International Student’s page.
Placement
- There is 400 hours (10 weeks) of mandatory clinical placement.
- This is delivered in 2-3 week blocks Mon – Fri (some weekend shifts available).
- All placements are arranged by Skills Training Australia.
Upcoming
Course schedules for 2019 will be announced shortly
Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)
Develop the skills required for a career in nursing, with high demand both locally and overseas.
Skills Training Australia is proud to offer Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115) training to individuals looking to develop a career in health care. Our course has been developed to provide trainees with the necessary skills to become Enrolled Nurses with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Our course is conducted using evidence-based nursing practices utilised to enhance your decision making, analytical/reflective skills as well as caring behaviours.
Located across our various Melbourne campuses, Skills Training Australia is truly proud to offer such an imperative, vital course for prospective nurses.
To find out more about this rewarding training program, feel free to get in contact with our friendly team of administrators.
Expand your pathways with our Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)
Skills Training Australia has long been regarded as one of Melbourne’s leading health care educational facilities. Since 1999, we have been equipping trainees with the skills necessary to develop careers in a variety of health care fields including nursing, aged care and diversional therapy.
We have developed a reputation for providing high quality training. Our nursing practitioners will guide prospective nurses through four key learning components before students go on to take part in 400 hours of clinical placement. These components have been designed to make future nurses truly comfortable and confident with their skills and knowledge base before becoming Enrolled Nurses.
Students will have the opportunity to benefit from Skills Training Australia’s extended network of medical industry partnerships. This will provide nursing students the opportunity to take part in industry experience at some of Melbourne’s top medical facilities. Finally, upon enrolment with Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, students will benefit from a range of industry job opportunities.
Your career in the highly rewarding nursing industry begins right here at Skills Training Australia.
Contact our team now
Does a career in nursing sound like something you might find truly valuable?
If you are interested in finding out more regarding this highly sought-after course, or would like to enquire about applying to the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115) training program, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with our friendly team of administrators.
We are dedicated to ensuring all prospective students and current students have all the resources necessary to begin/continue their studies at Skills Training Australia, and will be happy to answer any questions you have or assist you with your application.
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