HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
The Diploma of Nursing will prepare you for a career as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) in the Australian healthcare environment. You will learn vital skills in assessment, clinical decision-making, person-centred care, professional communication, enquiry and research, awareness of diversity and self-care practices. This course incorporates training in clinical simulation labs…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Nursing will prepare you for a career as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) in the Australian healthcare environment. You will learn vital skills in assessment, clinical decision-making, person-centred care, professional communication, enquiry and research, awareness of diversity and self-care practices.
This course incorporates training in clinical simulation labs and 400 hours of clinical placements. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to gain competence in delivering care in multiple healthcare industry and community settings.
Learning outcomes
Integrity in the pursuit of knowledge – Employability through industry recognised learning
A reflexive, globally focused curriculum
Access to a global network of facilities and connections
Proactive engagement with industry globally
Collaboration, teamwork and partnership
Learning flexibility at every point
Inter-cultural understanding and respect
Intellectual and personal welfare of all staff and students
This course has a requirement of 400 hours of work placement.
Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, you will be eligible to apply for registration with Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse.
Career paths
Acute care;
Emergency services;
Operating theatres;
Day Surgery Centres;
Chronic care;
Palliative care;
Aged care;
Pediatrics;
Rehabilitation services;
Community health;
Primary health including Aboriginal Medical Centres, General Practices and Specialist Practices;
Mental health;
Psychiatric, forensic and correctional health;
Refugee health;
Rural and Regional health services;
Health Promotion;
and Digital health.
REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 or equivalent; OR
A completed vocational education qualification at Certificate III or Certificate IV level; OR
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 5), or above; OR
For students wanting to apply as a mature age entry, be 21 years of age or older
Provide evidence of meeting at least one of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
IELTS score of 7.0 minimum (Academic) or above, with no skills band less than 7.0
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Torrens University Australia was designed with one purpose, employability. It’s at the centre of all that the university does, with industry relevant courses taught by leading experts. The university has strong connections, offering industry placements with more than 3,600 industry contacts.Built on the strong foundations of distinguished schools and colleges, such as Billy Blue College of Design and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University is Australia’s fastest growing university. All the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses are designed with industry, for industry.With faculties in Design and Creative Technology, Business, Hospitality, Education and Health. Torrens University offers flexible higher educational study options on-campus, online or a hybrid of both.
