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The HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing is the ideal qualification to launch your career, whether you want to advance your career in the healthcare sector or want to have a positive impact on other people’s lives.
The Diploma of Nursing course will equip students to work competently as Enrolled Nurses in a wide range of healthcare settings, including aged care, hospitals, rehabilitation center’s, acute care, and mental health. Students will gain expertise in critical areas of anatomy and physiology, critical infection control, and aspects of medication administration. After completing this course, you will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as a nurse in the fast-paced healthcare sector.
Under the guidance of a registered nurse, you’ll learn to provide acute, preventative, curative, and rehabilitative care. Our simulation labs provide both clinical experience and hands-on training.
IHNA (Institute of Health and Nursing Australia) is trusted by more than 30,000+ students and has been committed to providing excellence in education and training to meet the needs of the community since 2007.
The blended delivery mode consists of online theory with face-to-face simulation-based training and professional experience placement (PEP) at relevant workplaces.
Upon successful registration with NMBA graduates may gain employment in various healthcare facilities, which may include:
After completing this course, you can pursue a career as a:
25 units are required for award of this qualification including:
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
HLTAAP003
Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTENN035
Practise nursing within the Australian health care system
HLTENN036
Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN037
Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN038
Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
HLTENN039
Apply principles of wound management
HLTENN040
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
HLTENN041
Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTENN042
Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
HLTENN043
Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
HLTENN044
Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
HLTENN045
Implement and monitor care of the older person
HLTENN047
Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
HLTENN068
Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
BSBLDR414
Lead team effectiveness
BSBPEF402
Develop personal work priorities
CHCPOL003
Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTENN057
Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes
HLTADM008
Administer and coordinate Telehealth Services
There are no prerequisites for entry into this program. IHNA’s admission requirements for the program are as follows:
*Mature age individuals (22+) who may not have completed year 12 but have significant work experience in the health sector and who meet the LLN requirements may also be considered for enrolment. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the student’s suitability for program requirements4
1 – In case of international students, in numeracy only
2 – https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx
3 – IHNA has adopted ‘basic computer literacy’ definition that covers the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use, retrieved from http://uis.unesco.org/en/glossary-term/basic-computer-skills on 06 November 2023
4 – Refer to IHNA’s Admission and Support Procedure for Mature Age Students
All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.
Note: Where a student breaches the above requirements, they could be excluded from their practical placements which may result in unsuccessful completion of the course. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.
Inherent Requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the institute’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Inherent Requirements constitute the capabilities, knowledge and skills that are compulsory to complete the course for all students.
Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students
Total Tuition Fee: $30,000
IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.
step 1
Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now”.
step 2
LLN: You are required to complete an online LLN test.
step 3
PTR: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria, you will be contacted by an admission consultant, followed by a pre-training review
step 4
Fees: Login credentials, user guide, conditional offer letter and invoice will be sent to your email, and pay your tuition fees.
step 5
Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.
step 6
Orientation: We will send you the details of the online orientation.
step 7
Access: Once the orientation is completed, explore the learning resources and start learning on your learning platform.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Students must submit a portfolio of past evidence, which may include third-party assessments, and partaking in an interview procedure. They can further have their prior learning and work experiences acknowledged in this certification. A practical demonstration of the portfolio presented by the students may also be used to evaluate student’s competencies and expertise, which will give the educators a clear idea. In addition to this mutual recognition and credit transfer allow students to have their previous formal training recognized.
Credit Transfer is only available for Australian qualifications when a student has completed the units considered necessary for a qualification at another Registered Training Organization.
Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs – check below:
1. Can I get an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) or Credit Transfer?
Yes, student can get Credit Transfer
2. Do you provide job placement after the course?
No
3. Are the SBA and PEP mandatory?
Yes
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