52386 Certificate IV in Preparation for Entry into Nursing

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to assist with your application for gaining entry into the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) qualification or other Health pathways. You will learn skills to enable effective study management with assignment presentation using word processing and the use of medical terminology. You will also develop an understanding of anatomy and physiology, physics and chemistry, microbiology and health mathematics.

HLT21207 Certificate II in Health Support Services

This qualification covers workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. These workers do not provide direct care assistance functions such as assisting other staff with the care of clients. This is an entry-level qualification and is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
 

HLT32807 Certificate III in Health Support Services

This qualification covers workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services, requiring discretion and judgement. These functions are carried out under supervision. These workers may also provide a team leadership, workplace training or leading hand function. Health Support Services do not involve direct care assistance tasks such as assisting other staff with care of clients.
 

HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance while under supervision to health professional staff with the care of clients. You will learn to communicate and work effectively, infection control processes and procedures, recognise healthy body systems and the use of basic medical terminology. You will also learn skills to assist with clients and provide support to nursing teams in an acute care environment. The selection of electives will give you the opportunity for a general work role. This qualification requires you to complete a small amount of clinical placement within a health services workplace.


HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)

This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to enable you to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Students enrolled in this course will learn about infection control, occupational health and safety, cultural and aboriginal health issues, communication skills, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical practices, health promotion, and the application of critical thinking and research skills in nursing practice. You will also complete a range of clinical nursing skill units which include: basic nursing care, nursing care for older clients, mental health, complex nursing care, acute and chronic nursing care, and community based nursing, wound care and medication administration. Throughout this qualification you will also be required to complete supervised clinical placements in a variety of health care settings.


For further information regarding the registration requirements for an Enrolled Nurse please go to: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/