Promoting Holistic Training
Course outline
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse. This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units.
A graduate from a Diploma of Nursing program approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is able to apply for registration with the NMBA as an enrolled nurse. Further information on registration is available at http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
There are no entry requirements for this qualification in the Health Training Package. However, NTA expects candidates to meet selection criteria set down here and in the pre-enrolment information for candidates to be successful in this higher-level diploma qualification.
Course Fee: $30,000
*For latest promotion fees, please refer to our website or contact NTA office.
*Condition of Enrolment : You will get registration as an Enrolled Nurse subject to meeting the requirements of APHRA at the time of registration and subject to NTA getting the course accredited by ANMAC. *Note: This course of HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing is NOT currently an NMBA approved program and will NOT lead to registration as an Enrolled nurse in Australia. NTA is awaiting for approval from ANMAC and NMBA.
Course Overview
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years or above.
- School education at least at Australian high school leaving level Year 12 (HSC in NSW); or another relevant qualification/s.
- Evidence of completing a VET course at Certificate III, IV or above level in Australia or
*Additional requirements for international students: Academic IELTS 7.0 overall, no less than 7.0 in each band prior to enrolment. For further information about English requirement or to check whether you are EXEMPTED from English requirement, please refer to https://www.ahpra.gov.au/
From 1 July 2018 all students that would be required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to provide a formal English language skills test when applying for registration, must provide a formal English language test result demonstrating they have achieved the NMBA specified level of English language skills, prior to commencing the program (ANMAC, 2017), please refer to https://www.anmac.org.au/standards-and-review/enrolled-nurse .
*Domestic students who have not completed schooling in Australia should have English requirements fulfilled as per APHRA at the time of registration before commencement of the course.
Requirements for the work placement
- A Police Clearance Certificate is mandatory prior to your work placement; you must undertake a Federal Police Check (AFP) or NSW Police check (it must be no less than 3 years old). This can be done through a website.
- Working with Children check
- Relevant immunization check
These checks must be completed prior to industry work placement. The students must be physically be able to do moderate amount of lifting using the appropriate equipment. The students should not have any mobility, hearing, and vision problems to carry out duties efficiently in the hospital or community care settings whilst at placement.
Who should do this course?
Possible Job Outcomes: After successful completion of the course students may work as an Enrolled Nurse (Division-2) in a health or community care facility which might include Hospital, aged care, rehabilitation centre, GP Clinics and Other Health & Beauty Clinics etc. Successful completion of the course enables graduates to be eligible to apply to APHRA for Registration as an Enrolled Nurse. Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by APHRA at the time of Registration.
Pathways
- Study Diploma of Nursing and Become Enrolled Nurse (EN, Division 2)
- Register with APHRA as an Enrolled Nurse
- Gain advanced standing towards your Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with universities subject to their requirements
- Gain advanced standing towards Advanced Diploma of Nursing
- Join a workforce that is in high demand
- Become a Registered Nurse (RN, Division 1) by Enrolling directly in the second year of your Bachelor’s of Nursing with Universities subject to their requirements
- Become a highly respected health professional and perform patient assessments and advanced procedures.
Course Duration
This course is 78 weeks. The structure is based on 24 hours per week as follows:
• You attend College three days a week for classroom learning, practice and assessment (8 hours each)
• To get the most out of your course you need to do some self- study in your own time. Recommended 6 hours per week.
• There is a work placement of 400 hours spread over 3 semesters
• Assessment can take 8 hours per unit
• See the website for our intake dates or ring the office for details.
Course Location
All training is held at our office at Burwood which is right next to the railway station.
Work placement locations
Work placements in facilities in Sydney will be arranged to meet your travel needs. We manage and support the placement.
Assessments
As this is a nationally recognised qualification, you will be required to successfully complete all units to a standard so that you are job ready. You must be deemed competent with each unit in order to receive your qualification. Each unit contains assessments may include:
- Practical demonstrations where you will be observed by one of our assessors in a simulated environment and in your work placement
- Observation conducted at the Professional Experience Placement again administered by NTA Assessors.
- Knowledge based tests which contain written short answer questions
- Small projects which contain written tasks for you to investigate and complete in your own time.
Course Delivery
Delivery is a combination of methods to cover the theory and practice requirements:
- Lectures and workshops for developing your theory knowledge such as anatomy and medications and care plans
- Supplementary learning online for each unit in theory and skills and case studies
- Demonstrations then practice to give you that valuable practice time before you go to the work place
- Self-paced study and support to embed your learning and practical skills
- Professional experience placements to apply your skills
- Students should have their own computing device and basic knowledge of computer skills.
You will be trained in the use of manual handling equipment and other equipment such as:
- Lifting hoist, Stand up Lifter, Pelican Belt, Slide Sheet, Electric bed, & Wheelchair.
- Blood sugar testing equipment, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximeter etc.
- Medication Trolley, Medications (Dummy), & Dressing Trolley.
As part of the course delivery, 2 primary textbooks are provided to the students at no cost to the students.
Topics: Study 25 units to gain your qualification
- Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the HLT54115: Diploma of Nursing.
- It contains 25 Units; 20 Core units and 5 Elective units:
Recognition of RPL and Credit Transfer
You may have developed a number of skills in aged care, through previous employment opportunities, life experience or formal studies. If this is the case then you should ask about recognition of prior learning. This may shorten your course. If you hold a current First Aid Certificate from a recognised RTO you will be given credit for the first aid unit.
CORE UNITS
| 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 |
| HLTENN001 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
| HLTENN002 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
| HLTENN003 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
| HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans |
| HLTENN005 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs |
| HLTENN006 | Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment |
| HLTENN007 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
| HLTENN008 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
| HLTENN009 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
| HLTENN011 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems |
| HLTENN012 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems |
| HLTENN013 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
| HLTENN015 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
ELECTIVE UNITS
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| HLTENN010 | Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in the health or community services |
| BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness |
| HLTENN025 | Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes |
Work Placements
Work Placement in a hospital, aged care, mental health and sub-acute is arranged with you and you will receive the support of one of our mentors to ensure this opportunity is a rewarding experience. For work placement, students have to wear your own black trousers and black closed shoes, we will provide you with a T-shirt.
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