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You can complete this course on intensive mode in three to six months
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
This course serves as a steppingstone to a higher degree in healthcare. You can use this course to fulfil the prerequisites for the Diploma in Nursing programme at IHNA and other universities. This will further help you for direct credit transfer, where you will move closer to becoming an Enrolled Nurse.
The knowledge gained from this course will help you advance in your healthcare career. You can take this course to fulfil the prerequisites for the Diploma in Nursing programme. This course may also count for enrolment in healthcare vocational programmes at levels three 3 and 4 respectively. By taking this course, you will be eligible for direct credit transfer, that will further help to move closer to becoming a enrolled nurse.
Coming to the various units in the course it covers – Anatomy and physiology, infection control, and medical terminology. This programme seeks to equip students with the skills they need to work in the healthcare field, especially the nursing field.
After the successful completion of the course, you will imbibe with skills like:
IHNA (Institute of Health and Nursing Australia), trusted by more than 𝟏𝟒𝟎𝟎𝟎+ students are one of its kind to provide excellence in educating the needing demand of the community since it has commenced its operations in 2007.
The amount of training required for this course is 200 hours, however depending on the amount of time invested by you – it can be completed in a lesser timeframe. The graph below shows the estimated percentage of time required by different students to complete the training
*Fully online IHNA Online curriculum * Can be completed in as little as 3 months
Students are encouraged to complete the course in an intense mode by learning for 40 hours per week or more, with ‘recognition of prior learning’ if available, allowing them to complete the course in as little as 3 months.
After the successful completion of the program the candidates have various other pathways such as:
This will further help you with a foundation knowledge to practice in Australia in a variety of health practice areas.
Successful completion of this course requires you to complete the following units:
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Total number of units for this course = 04
Students have the flexibility for learning any unit by using our online resources at their convenient time.
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Adam Gardoll
The staff in my opinion are all supportive and friendly and I am enjoying my studies here.
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Ashley Hartnett
The facilities are continually improving and the support I have acquired is unlike any other school.
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Baby Aurora Trijo
The dedication, support and motivation of each staff member is great and enables students like myself to achieve their dream.
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Christian Pascaran
The Staff/educators were very helpful to students when it came to addressing our problems.
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Jismy Ouseph
I am really thankful to IHNA Online which gave me the confident and exposure to my nursing career.
It is always a pleasure to listen to the stories our students say about us! Have a sneak peek at our students’ stories which give us strength, hope and at times even make our eyes wet with extreme joy!
However, there are no formal entry requirements for this Course, but applicants should demonstrate the ability to perform tasks as required by the health industry.
16 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 course is required for entry into this course.
Entry into this course requires IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent.
Students will undergo language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) to identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy capabilities at the time of Orientation (prior to commencing the courses).
Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements.
*Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Student must possess basic computer skills which includes covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
You can apply online using the “Quick Enquiry” link.
Please Note: You will be required to complete an E-Learning Assessment by the night before you come into face-to-face training.
If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us on 1800 22 52 83
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Students can have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this unit through providing a portfolio of evidence, possibly including third party reports, and participating in an interview process. A practical demonstration may also be involved to determine currency and confirmation of skills. Refer to IHNA’s RPL policy for more information.
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