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Diploma of Nursing

Diploma of Nursing

  • AQF Level

    5

  • Course Duration

    18 months

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended

The HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing is the ideal qualification to launch your career, whether you want to advance your career in the healthcare sector or want to have a positive impact on other people’s lives.

The Diploma of Nursing course will equip students to work competently as Enrolled Nurses in a wide range of healthcare settings, including aged care, hospitals, rehabilitation center’s, acute care, and mental health. Students will gain expertise in critical areas of anatomy and physiology, critical infection control, and aspects of medication administration. After completing this course, you will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as a nurse in the fast-paced healthcare sector.

Under the guidance of a registered nurse, you’ll learn to provide acute, preventative, curative, and rehabilitative care. Our simulation labs provide both clinical experience and hands-on training.

IHNA (Institute of Health and Nursing Australia) is trusted by more than 30,000+ students and has been committed to providing excellence in education and training to meet the needs of the community since 2007.

Mode of Delivery: Blended

The blended delivery mode consists of online theory with face-to-face simulation-based training and professional experience placement (PEP) at relevant workplaces.

Upon successful registration with NMBA graduates may gain employment in various healthcare facilities, which may include:

  • Hospitals
  • Day respite centres
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Training resource centres

After completing this course, you can pursue a career as a:

  • Residential group homes
  • Medical centres
  • Open employment services
  • Other community settings and clients’ homes

25 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • 20 core units
  • 5 elective units

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTAAP002

Confirm physical health status

HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

HLTENN035

Practise nursing within the Australian health care system

HLTENN036

Apply communication skills in nursing practice

HLTENN037

Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care

HLTENN038

Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care

HLTENN039

Apply principles of wound management

HLTENN040

Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

HLTENN041

Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice

HLTENN042

Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions

HLTENN043

Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions

HLTENN044

Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions

HLTENN045

Implement and monitor care of the older person

HLTENN047

Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting

HLTENN068

Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS002

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

BSBLDR414

Lead team effectiveness

BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

CHCPOL003

Research and apply evidence to practice

HLTENN057

Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes

HLTADM008

Administer and coordinate Telehealth Services

There are no prerequisites for entry into this program. IHNA’s admission requirements for the program are as follows:

Admission Requirements

  • Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent or pathway through Certificate III or IV level qualification from the HLT or CHC training package*.
  • 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the program.
  • Successful completion of the language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test and demonstration of competence level as exit level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in reading and numeracy1.
  • NMBA specified level of English language skills and2.
  • Basic computer literacy3.

*Mature age individuals (22+) who may not have completed year 12 but have significant work experience in the health sector and who meet the LLN requirements may also be considered for enrolment. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the student’s suitability for program requirements4

1 – In case of international students, in numeracy only

2 – https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

3 – IHNA has adopted ‘basic computer literacy’ definition that covers 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, retrieved from http://uis.unesco.org/en/glossary-term/basic-computer-skills on 06 November 2023

4 – Refer to IHNA’s Admission and Support Procedure for Mature Age Students

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.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements

  • A clear and satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate.
  • Required Immunisations.
  • 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.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the institute’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Inherent Requirements constitute the capabilities, knowledge and skills that are compulsory to complete the course for all students.

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.

Articulation pathways

Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students

Total Tuition Fee: $30,000

*VSL and state government funding are available for eligible student

For VSL and state funding options: Please visit the HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing page on IHNA

IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.

step 1

Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now”.

step 2

LLN: You are required to complete an online LLN test.

step 3

PTR: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria, you will be contacted by an admission consultant, followed by a pre-training review

step 4

Fees: Login credentials, user guide, conditional offer letter and invoice will be sent to your email, and pay your tuition fees.

step 5

Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

step 6

Orientation: We will send you the details of the online orientation.

step 7

Access: Once the orientation is completed, explore the learning resources and start learning on your learning platform.

* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students must submit a portfolio of past evidence, which may include third-party assessments, and partaking in an interview procedure. They can further have their prior learning and work experiences acknowledged in this certification. A practical demonstration of the portfolio presented by the students may also be used to evaluate student’s competencies and expertise, which will give the educators a clear idea. In addition to this mutual recognition and credit transfer allow students to have their previous formal training recognized.

Credit Transfer

Credit Transfer is only available for Australian qualifications when a student has completed the units considered necessary for a qualification at another Registered Training Organization.

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For information on the pathway from Certificate to Diploma of Nursing, please visit Certificate to Diploma Pathway page on IHNA

Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs – check below:

1. Can I get an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) or Credit Transfer?

Yes, students can get Credit transfer. Contact us or visit Certificate to Diploma Pathway

2. Do you provide job placement after the course?

We do not provide job placement after the course, but during the course, you will have done a 400 professional placement at one of our industry partners and gained practical experience. Visit our Industry partners page.

3. Are the SBA and PEP mandatory?

Yes. For more information on PEP and on our 220 industry partners, visit HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing

4. How many days do I have to attend the online live class (Online-blended)?

4 days/week and 4 Hours/ day

5. Can I study a Diploma of Nursing on campus?

Yes, we have 5 campuses in Australia: 2 in Melbourne, 1 in Sydney, 1 in Perth and 1 in Brisbane. For more information, please visit HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing.

6. I am an international student. Can I study HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing?

Yes, however, if you are on a student visa, you must study face-to-face. For more information, visit our HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing (International) page.

7. Will I become an Enrolled Nurse after I graduate?

The Diploma of Nursing prepares individuals to become Enrolled Nurses, 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 with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and can work in hospitals, aged care facilities, and other healthcare environments.
For more information, visit ihna.edu.au

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