HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Division 2) – July 2013 intake

About the course

This course is designed to provide broad-based training that will enable students to prepare for registration as an Enrolled Nurse. Enrolled Nurses provide support to a RN (Registered Nurse) Division 1 and/or medical personnel in hospitals, medical, aged care or community health facilities.

Who Should Study this course?

This qualification is suited for those Individuals who want to work in Nursing and who want to pursue a career in the health profession.

Career Opportunities

Career paths include employment in public and private acute hospitals, public and private rehabilitation hospitals, day surgery clinics and aged care and community health facilities.

Further Study Opportunities

After completion of a Diploma in Nursing (Division 2), students may apply to enter a Bachelor of Nursing enabling employment as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) subject to individual accreditation with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Entry Requirements

Mandatory:

1. Minimum age is 18 years at the time of the course commencing and successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent. Applicants are required to have passes in year 12 English and basic numeracy skills to year 10 or equivalent. Applicants without this background may be directed to bridging or supplementary programs to acquire the necessary competencies in literacy and/or numeracy.

2. Mature aged applicants who can demonstrate literacy at a level 4 National Reporting System or equivalent and numeracy at a Level 3 National Reporting System or equivalent.

3. All participants will be required to complete a written application prior to the information evening, undertake an entrance test (60% pass minimum required) and attend an interview prior to an offer of a place in the course

4. If you are offered a place in the course, you will have 2 weeks to accept.

Course Structure and Duration

This is a part time course consisting of two days per week (Thursday and Friday) of classroom attendance over 5 semesters (2.5 years). Included in this duration is mandatory Clinical Placement that is held in five [5] two week blocks and 1 one week block (Monday – Friday attendance is required, including any pre-scheduled public holidays).

Completion of this qualification will then enable students to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Australia. Requirements to successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing include 21 compulsory units of competence and 5 elective units of competence.

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Some Units of Competence may not be available for RPL as individuals would not be able to undertake these duties/tasks unless they were currently accredited with an appropriate body and/or due to the accreditation requirements for this course with ANMAC.

Individuals are encouraged to ring HealthTrain to discuss their potential for RPL for unit of competence within this qualification.

Assessments

Assessment activities will be a combination of knowledge tests, written assignment, oral presentations and practical assessments.

The assessment for most units of competence links directly to the observation of an individual’s activities while on mandatory Clinical Placement activities.

There are 11 weeks of clinical placements required over the duration of the program. HealthTrain staff will identify, arrange and coordinate your Clinical Placement activities.

Eligibility for Government Funded Training (Victorian Students Only)

Subsidised training is available to eligible individuals through the Victorian Government. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, residing in Victoria and undertaking a course at a higher level than what you may currently hold. If you hold a degree or higher, which is recognised in Australia, you will be ineligible for VTG. You may be required to pay a co-contribution depending on the qualification you are undertaking.

The student tuition fees are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply, such as student services and amenity fees.

For more information go to http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/refocusvet.aspx

Clinical Placement

Please note - Clinical Placement hours are embedded into the unit competencies, therefore most units of competence cannot be fully assessed until the relevant placement has occurred. This combination of core and elective units meets the requirements for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with endorsement for medication administration

Course Fees

If you are eligible for subsidised training (see fee payment)	Fee: $7,068.00 (at $4.95 AHC)
If you are eligible for subsidised training and a concession rate.	This course is not eligible for concession rates from any Victorian Registered Training Organisation/TAFE
Full Course Fees	$18,492.60
RPL Fee	RPL available on a per Unit of Competence basis.
Materials Fees	$670 per year Additional textbooks will be required. Prices will vary depending upon where you source your books but allow approx. $400.00.
Fee Payment for Subsidised Training (For Full Course Fee payments contact HealthTrain Administration to discuss details) (variation by semester may occur based upon final programming details)	Semester 1 $1,500.00 plus Materials Fee Semester 2 $1,500.00 Semester 3 $1,500.00 plus Materials Fee Semester 4 $1,500.00 Semester 5 $1,068.00
# AHC, Semester and full fee rates subject to change.	## All fees are to be paid prior to the commencement of the course.

Course Units

Unit code	Unit name	AHC
Core Units
HLTEN401B	Work in the nursing profession	90
HLTEN502B	Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice	40
HLTIN301C	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work	20
HLTWHS300A	Contribute to WHS processes	20
HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people	20
HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	20
HLTEN509B	Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice	30
HLTAP401B	Confirm physical health status	90
HLTAP501C	Analyse health information	30
HLTEN503B	Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans	50
HLTEN504C	Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care	100
HLTEN505C	Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients	90
HLTEN506B	Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment	45
HLTEN507C	Administer and monitor medications in the work environment	180
HLTEN508B	Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health	20
HLTEN510B	Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions	60
HLTEN512B	Contribute to nursing care for clients with acute health problems	70
HLTEN513B	Contribute to nursing care for clients with chronic health problems	50
HLTEN515B	Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients	75
HLTEN516B	Apply understanding of the Australia health care system	20
HLTFA311A	Apply first aid	18
Elective Units
HLTFA412A	Apply advanced first aid	30
HLTEN511B	Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care	50
HLTEN519C	Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment	100
HLTEN608B	Practice in the domiciliary health care environment	80
HLTEN606B	Assess client and manage client care	30
	Total Hours	1428

Policies and Forms

HealthTrain has a range of policies and forms relevant to a prospective and current student’s enrolment into a course with us. We encourage all prospective and current students to review our policies on our web-site www.healthtrain.edu.au under the student portal section.

Version

This version was approved by the Executive Director on 12 February 2013.