Course Overview
The Diploma of Nursing prepares individuals to become Enrolled Nurse
(EN), providing essential nursing care across various healthcare settings. This
course
covers areas such as patient care, administering medications, and supporting the
health and well-being of patients. Graduates can apply for registration as an
Enrolled Nurse (EN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and can
work in
hospitals, aged care facilities, and other healthcare environments.
Why study Diploma of Nursing at IHNA?
- Flexible Learning: Online theory classes with on-campus
simulation workshops.
- Placement: Gain hands-on experience with professional
placements.
- Six Intakes Per Year: New batches commence every two months.
- Comprehensive Student Support: 24/7 access to resources,
personalised guidance, and career support.
- Industry Connections: Network with healthcare leaders and gain
real-world exposure.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train with the latest equipment in
modern learning environments.
Course Structure
In the HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing, you will engage in a comprehensive
curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes
necessary to excel as an Enrolled Nurse (EN). Throughout the course, you will study
key areas that will prepare you to:
Understand and Apply Nursing Laws and Ethics: You’ll learn about the
laws,
policies, and procedures that guide nursing practice, ensuring you can work
within legal and ethical boundaries.
Respect and Uphold Patient Rights: Through your studies, you’ll be
trained
to deliver care that protects the rights, confidentiality, dignity, and
respect
of all patients.
Take Accountability in Healthcare: The course will help you develop a
strong sense of responsibility, preparing you to accept accountability for
your
actions in a professional setting.
Plan and Deliver Effective Care: You’ll study how to interpret various
sources
of information to plan appropriate, patient-centred care.
Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: You’ll learn to work effectively
with
Registered Nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals to develop
and
implement care plans.
Provide Skilled and Timely Care: The course will equip you with the
skills
to deliver prompt and proficient care, encouraging patient independence and
involvement in decision-making.
Communicate Clearly and Professionally: You’ll study the best
practices
for communication and documentation, ensuring accurate and effective
information
sharing.
Utilise Evidence-Based Practices: The curriculum includes training on
how
to incorporate the latest research into your nursing practice, ensuring high
standards of care.
Focus on Safety and Quality Improvement: You’ll learn to practise
within
established safety guidelines and continuously seek to improve the quality
of
care you provide.
Commit to Professional Growth: The course encourages ongoing
professional
development, equipping you with the skills to continue learning and growing
in
your nursing career.
SEMESTER 1
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Formative |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
Group Discussion / MCQ |
HLTENN035 |
Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
Class Discussion |
HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
Class Discussion / Project / Match the Column |
HLTENN036 |
Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
Role play / Discussion Forum |
HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and
control |
Quiz / Project |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Individual Task / Discussion Forum |
HLTENN037 |
Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing
care |
Discussion / MCQ / Role Play |
HLTENN041 |
Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
Debate / MCQ |
HLTENN045 |
Implement and monitor care of the older person |
Group Activity / Discussion Forum / Quiz |
HLTENN068 |
Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing
practice |
Group Discussion / Quiz |
SEMESTER 2
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Formative |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
|
Group Discussion / Role Play / Quiz |
HLTENN039 |
Apply principles of wound management |
Group Work & Quiz |
HLTAAP003 |
Analyse and respond to client health information |
Project / Match the Column / MCQ |
HLTENN040 (Part I) |
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
Individual Presentation / Quiz / Medication Calculations |
HLTENN044 |
Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health
conditions
|
Individual Presentation / Quiz / Group activity |
HLTENN057 |
Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes |
Discussion Forum / Quiz / Group Presentation |
BSBPEF402 |
Develop personal work priorities |
Individual Task / Group Discussion |
BSBLDR414 |
Lead Team Effectiveness |
Role Play |
SEMESTER 3
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Formative |
HLTENN043 |
Implement and monitor care for a person with Acute health conditions
|
Group Activity / MCQ |
HLTENN040 (Part II) |
Administer and Monitor Medicine and Intravenous Therapy |
Individual Presentation / Quiz / Medication calculations |
HLTENN047 |
Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
Group Discussion / Quiz |
CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Group Discussion / Journal Discussion Forum |
HLTENN038 |
Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
Group Presentation / MCQ |
HLTENN042 |
Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health
conditions |
Group Presentation / Quiz |
HLTADM008 |
Administer and coordinate Telehealth services |
Group Work |
Course Start Dates
- July 07, 2025
- September 01, 2025
- November 03, 2025
Possible Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Diploma of Nursing program have the
opportunity to explore a range of career paths in various environments
such
as hospitals, mental health facilities, aged care facilities,
rehabilitation
centres, general practitioner clinics or community healthcare settings.
Upon successful registration with the Nursing and
Midwifery
Board of Australia
(NMBA) as an enrolled nurse you may gain employment in various
healthcare facilities, which may
include:
- Medical centres
- Training resource centres
- Open employment services
- Other community settings and clients’ homes
- Palliative Care
- Hospitals- private and public
- Day respite centres
- Rehabilitation centres
- Residential group homes
- Aged Care
Articulation Pathways
Graduates who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) may pursue
further vocational education in specialised areas or continue into higher education
programs to expand their career opportunities. IHNA has established articulation
pathways with higher education providers such as the Institute of Health &
Management (IHM) and with leading Australian universities, enabling students to
progress into bachelor-level nursing and health programs.
Fees
2025
Fee per semester: $12,000#
Total tuition fee: $36,000#
#The Student tuition fees are indicative only and
are subject
to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply
such as Student service and resource fees.
*Speak to our team to know about current scholarships.
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click
here.
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Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Delivery
Students are required to attend 20 contact hours per week physically at
the campus and professional experience placements.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
We have over 220 industry partners and the biggest
names in industry in every state, such as Ramsay Health Care, allowing
our students to put into practice what they have learnt and get
real-life experience.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential
component of most of the units of this course. Students will commence
the PEP upon completion of theory assessments and OSCA. During the PEP,
students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to
demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification. Students are
to complete a total of 400 hours of PEP, which will be held in three
stages:
- 120 hours in the aged-care setting (at the end of the first semester)
- 120 hours in the sub-acute setting (at the end of the second semester)
- 160 hours in the acute care setting (at the end of the final semester)
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry
partners? Click here
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry into this program. IHNA’s admission
requirements for the program are as follows:
IHNA Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
- 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
- NMBA specified level of English language skills
- Successful completion of the language, literacy, numeracy, and
digital skills
(LLND) test and demonstration of competence level as exit level 3 in
the
Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both reading and numeracy
Have an Overall score of IELTS score of 7 with a minimum score of 7.0 in
Listening, Reading, Speaking and a minimum of 6.5 Writing.
Other NMBA english test results score can be found here – https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills/English-language-skills-registration-standard.aspx
Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital(LLND)
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.
Digital Literacy: Basic computer skills including file
management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations,
information retrieval, and understanding the social and ethical
implications of Internet use.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements
- A clear and satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or
Australian Federal
Police (AFP) Clearance certificate.
- Required immunisation.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they
are
on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments.
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.
How is the Course Assessed?
Students are given clear information regarding assessment and
program progression requirements prior to commencing the program through
offer letter, acceptance of agreement and by way of information provided on
the Website in various forms.
Prior to enrolment, students are also informed regarding
program progression and assessment requirements during the pre-training
review (PTR). The requirements are further communicated to students during
orientations prior to the commencement of the program.
Students are directed to Canvas LMS for unit guides that
include assessment requirements and course progression. The details of the
assessments are elaborated below:
- Formative assessments
- Summative assessment
- Simulation Based Training (SBT) and Objective Structured Clinical
Assessment (OSCA)
- Formative assessment during PEP
- Summative assessment during PEP
- Summary for PEP Assessments
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL)
IHNA has a methodical RPL process, which is outlined in detail
in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.
Prospective students will be notified of the RPL policy and
process prior to enrolment into the program, via orientation, discussions,
Student Handbook and/or through our website. They are encouraged to apply if
they believe that they may be eligible.
Students are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or
immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of
units to ensure that they do not miss any class/simulated lab practice
opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process.
Students are given an RPL kit showing the units they need to complete and
methods for demonstrating competency in those units.
IHNA assessors who satisfy the Standards for Registered
Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements
for assessors and hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, will assess the candidate’s
relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning)
to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.
The RPL process will not be applied to any HLTENN units if the
prior learning was not in a related nursing discipline.
Credit Transfer (CT)
Credit Transfer (CT) for HLTENN units is granted only for
students who complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved
as ‘an approved program of study’ by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia (NMBA) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse (EN) Accreditation
Standards.
Applicants for Credit Transfer must complete the credit
transfer application form, attach a copy of a verified Award or Statement of
Attainment and submit the application to the course coordinator/delegate.
The course coordinator/delegate must check the Award or
Statement of Attainment and grant Credit Transfer for identical units that
have been identified as being completed at another Registered Training
Organisation or through USI registry.
Verified copies of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment
used as the basis for granting Credit Transfer must be placed in the student
files.
The student and the course coordinator/delegate must sign the
completed Credit Transfer record.
Granting of Credit Transfer must be recorded as a unit outcome
in the student’s file. Student’s individual training plans will be adjusted
to reflect any Credit Transfer granted.
There are 25 units of credit in the HLT54121 Diploma of
Nursing. If you
have completed one of those Certificates, you will be credited the
number of units mentioned in the table, which can shorten your time to
complete the Diploma of Nursing and save you money.
Credit transfer opportunities to HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing
CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing &
Disability)
3 units of credit
HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute
Care Nursing Work)
2 units of credit
HLT37215 – Certificate III in Pathology Collection
2 units of credit
To Learn More, visit Certificate to Diploma Pathway https://ihna.edu.au/courses/carer-to-enrolled-nurse-en/
Ready to Apply
- Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol
Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
- Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will
be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
- Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be
offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
- Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will
be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so
please call our team to know more.
- Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of
admission once the enrolment fee has been received.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any
questions regarding your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long will it take to complete this
course?
18 months (78 Weeks)
- How many days do I have to attend the Face
to Face class
(On-campus)?
2 days/ Week and 8
hours/day for
international and Domestic students.
- Is the PEP (Professional Experience
Placements) flexible?
No, PEP rosters are set by
the placement
facility and is aligned with the
shifting times of the
facility. i.e. 7am to 3pm morning shift
and 2 to 10pm
for afternoon shift.
- Can I fast track this course?
No
- Can I get an RPL (Recognition of Prior
Learning) or Credit
Transfer?
Yes, you may be eligible
for Credit Transfer or
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
based on your previous
studies. However, the HLTENN units are
specifically available
only to students who have successfully
completed a Diploma of
Nursing program that is accredited by
the Australian Nursing and
Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
and approved by the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
(NMBA).
- Is there a pre-recorded session?
Yes, there are pre-recorded
sessions and
recap sessions.
- Is it mandatory to attend a full-day
class?
Yes, 80% of attendance is
mandatory for
this course.
- What I will learn in SBA?
The student will be trained
as assessed
nursing skills in a laboratory simulated
environment.
- can I get any support sessions?
Yes, there is one day
support session on
each week. Apart from that there will be
24*7 online
live support from student support team.
- Do you provide job placement after the
course?
No, but we will guide
students to get
placement and registration.
- Can I do PEP at my own workplace?
No, we will organize the
work placement for
students. Arrangements are subject to
availability.
- Why is there a fee increase every
semester?
The semester fee increase is necessary
due to current national and global
economic conditions. Rising costs
require adjustments to our fee
structure, allowing IHNA to enhance
resources, update facilities, and
improve support services for a better
learning experience.
- How much will the fee increase each
semester?
For 2025 intakes of Diploma of Nursing,
the semester fee is updated to
$12000.
For full list of course prices, please
refer to our website. https://ihna.edu.au/ihna-fees-charges/.
- When will the new fee structure be
effective?
The updated fee structure will be
effective at the start of each semester.
Students will be notified in advance to
ensure they are aware of the upcoming
changes.
All students enrolling into the 2025
course intakes will be invoiced as per
the new fee structure effective 25th
November 2024.
- Where can I find detailed information about
the updated fee structure?
Detailed information about the updated
fee structure will be available on the
www.ihna.edu.au
or by contacting the student support
team.
- How will the additional fees benefit
students?
The additional funds will be directed
towards enhancing academic programs,
upgrading technology and facilities, and
supporting student services that
contribute to a better educational
experience.
- Will there be any financial assistance
available for students who may find it
difficult to pay the increased fees?
Yes, IHNA provides payment plans to
assist students. These plans are
designed for those experiencing
financial hardship and evaluated on a
case-by-case basis.
- How will I be notified about future fee
increases?
Students can access our full list of
course prices on our website.
https://ihna.edu.au/ihna-fees-charges/.
- Can students provide feedback on the fee
policy?
Yes, students are welcome to provide
feedback and raise any concerns through
your student hub, feedback section.
- Who should I contact for further
clarification regarding the fee increase?
For more information or clarification,
please contact the student support team.