HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing [International]
Course Outline
The NTA Diploma of Nursing Program is designed to equip aspiring students with the skills required to play the vital role of Enrolled Nurse (EN). Enrolled Nurses provide care under the supervision of Registered Nurses in a wide range of healthcare settings.
Admission Requirements
- Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Eligible Visa Holders or international students eligible to apply for the student visa (subclass 882)
- Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) OR pathway through completion of an eligible Certificate III or IV level qualification (HLT or CHC Training Package*).
- Minimum 18 Years of age at the commencement of the Program.
- Mature age applicants who have not completed their Year 12 but have significant industry experience and motivation will also be considered case-by-case, provided they meet other criteria.
- Successful completion of the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN)
- English Language requirement that meets the NMBA registration requirements (* Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - English language skills)
- Other inherent requirements set out in detail in section 4.6.2 will also need to be satisfied
- Basic computer literacy test: Prospective students will be required to complete NTA’s Computer Literacy test to demonstrate basic understanding of Computers- using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, databases and other software applications
- Statement of Purpose: outlining the student’s motivation to apply for the program will be required to be completed by the students
- NTA interview: An interview will be conducted either face to face with the Admissions Panel at NTA’s campus or via Microsoft Teams (for International or interstate students) will be conducted at NTA Campus. The interview will be an excellent opportunity for prospective students to present their motivation to apply for the NTA Diploma of Nursing program.
Target Students
a. International students
b. Domestic students (Australian citizens, Permanent Residents and other eligible visa categories)
Course Duration
The course duration is 18 months (3 semesters of 6 months each).
Over 1723 hours of study (Theoretical 907 hours and Experiential (Simulation and Lab based 465 hours and PEP 400 hours))
Course Location
This course is delivered at the following location:
Suite 106-108, 3 Railway Parade, Burwood. NSW 2134
Suite 106-108, 3 Railway Parade, Burwood. NSW 2134
Course Delivery
Course delivery is through a combination of:
- Classroom sessions that are focused on problem solving, group work and building theoretical foundational knowledge
- Self-directed learning
- Simulation-based training
- Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
- Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
Course will be delivered through NTA’s online Learner Management System (LMS), Open Learning, which is integrated with NTA’s student management system, RTO Manager
Students will not progress to their Professional Experience Placement until they have completed their OSCE
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers
Study Units and Qualification
NTA Diploma of Nursing Program Units
SEMESTER 1:
| Program Unit | Program Unit Description | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system | Core |
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | Core |
| HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice | Core |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | Core |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | Core |
| HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | Core |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | Elective |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | Core |
| HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person | Core |
| HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | Core |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | Elective |
120 Hours of PEP in an Aged Care Facility
SEMESTER 2:
| Program Unit | Program Unit Description | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor, and evaluate nursing care plans | Core |
| HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions | Core |
| HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | Core |
| HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice | Core |
| HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy | Core |
120 Hours of PEP in either Sub-acute or Mental health
SEMESTER 3:
| Program Unit | Program Unit Description | Unit Type |
|---|---|---|
| HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | Core |
| HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| HLTENN057 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes | Elective |
| HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management | Core |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions | Core |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice | Elective |
160 Hours of PEP in an Acute care setting
Educational Pathways
- Enrolled Nurse working in a range of healthcare settings including Hospitals, Aged Care facilities, Rehabilitation Centres, Mental health Facilities and others
- Enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse
Course Fees
NTA will decide the course fees based on the credit transfer and the Unit of Competency required to achieve the qualification. Fees are payable by Cheque, Money order, Cash, Internet or Bank Deposit. NTA may enter payment plans depending on student needs on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience Placement
The PEP is a critical and mandatory experiential component of the NTA Diploma of Nursing Program. Students need to complete the Theoretical component and OSCE to progress to PEP. The objective of the PEP is to allow NTA Diploma of Nursing students to practice safe and competent nursing care in accordance with the requirements of the NMBA Enrolled Nurse Standards of Practice (2016) and the performance requirements of the individual Unit of Competency.
The total number of PEP hours is 400 and allocated over the three semesters, as shown in the table below. PEP work hours may vary depending on the facility but are generally 8 hours long. The location of the PEP is subject to both availability and the focus area for PEP; hence, students may incur personal costs in some instances.
| Clinical Placement | PEP Hours | PEP Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement 1 (End of Semester 1) | 120 | Aged Care |
| Clinical Placement 2 (End of Semester 2) | 120 | Subacute/Mental Health |
| Clinical Placement 3 (End of Semester 3) | 130 | Acute> |
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