HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing is a nationally accredited course that supersedes HLT54115-Diploma of Nursing. This 18-month course delivers the essential nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible as an Enrolled Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Enrol in a state-of-the-art facility where quality meets your learning needs. We offer a great environment to complete your studies with qualified Nurse Educators, support staff, highly advanced nursing labs, libraries, classrooms, and online interactive learning platform with 24/7 student support online.
The HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse (EN) working under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). You will learn and practice how to administer medicines & intravenous therapy, wound management, basic to advanced nursing skills within the scope of enrolled nursin g (including care of the clients with acute, chronic & mental health conditions, diabetes, and care of older clients), effective communication, research, leadership, and telehealth.
The HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing course complies with the Registered Training Organisations Standards 2015, the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards 2017 (NMBA), and Enrolled nurse standards for practice 2016.
Face to Face Delivery
Face to Face Delivery
Face to Face Delivery
Amount of Training : | 1540 hours |
AQF Level : | 5 |
CRICOS Code : | 108323F |
Course Delivery : | Face to Face mode delivery |
Campuses : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth |
Organisation delivering the program : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
Organisation issuing certification : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
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25 units are required for the award for this qualification including:
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
HLTENN035 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
HLTENN036 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
HLTENN037 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
HLTENN041 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
HLTENN045 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
HLTENN068 | Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice |
120 hours of PEP in aged-care setting |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
HLTENN039 | Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
HLTENN040 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
HLTENN043 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions |
HLTENN057 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes |
BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |
120 hours of PEP in sub-acute care setting |
BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
HLTENN044 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions |
HLTENN047 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
HLTENN038 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care |
HLTENN042 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
HLTADM001 | Administer and coordinate Telehealth services |
160 hours of PEP in acute care setting |
Upon successful registration with NMBA graduates may gain employment in various healthcare facilities, which may include:
Graduates who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing program can enrol into further vocational education in specialised areas of practice or higher education programs and progress to higher learning opportunities. IHNA has articulation agreements with universities for students to pursue higher education.
The total tuition cost for the HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing is AUD $30,000.00 for international students.
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IHNA has selected Face to Face mode of delivery for this program to support students in the development of the skills and knowledge they are expected of an enrolled nurse. Face to Face learning means a combination of both digital learning and in-class.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate the ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.
Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 course or pathway through Certificate IV level qualification from Health (HLT) or Community Services (CHC) training package
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirement
All students are required to undergo the LLN test proffered by IHNA for their suitability to be determined for undertaking the course successfully.
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:
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.
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 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.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
18 months (78 Weeks)
2 days/ Week and 8 hours/day for international and Domestic students.
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.
No
Yes, student can get Credit Transfer
Yes, there are pre-recorded sessions and recap sessions.
Yes, 80% of attendance is mandatory for this course.
The student will be trained as assessed nursing skills in a laboratory simulated environment.
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.
No, but we will guide students to get placement and registration.
NO, we will organize the work placement for students. Arrangements are subject to availability.
Sithabile Bhebhe
Designation: Course Coordinator
Email : sithabile@healthcareers.edu.au
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Designation: Academic Director
Email : shisir@healthcareers.edu.au
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