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HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

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The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing at The University of Notre Dame Australia equips students with essential skills to become enrolled nurses under the supervision of registered nurses. The program includes 25 units of study, 440 hours of clinical placement, and offers pathways to further nursing qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1.5 - 1.5 months full-time
Course Code
HLT54121
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$16,500 total

About this course

Overview

Do you have a passion for nursing? This nationally recognised diploma qualification will enable you to become an enrolled nurse working under the supervision of a registered nurse. The University of Notre Dame Australia's HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. Contact us today to start your nursing journey.

Why study this program?

The University of Notre Dame Australia's HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing provides students with the skills and knowledge to care for people from different backgrounds in various healthcare settings. The Diploma of Nursing qualification provides graduates with the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of the people for whom they care.

This program teaches the essential skills and knowledge necessary to work as an enrolled nurse. An enrolled nurse functions under the supervision of a registered nurse in a range of healthcare settings. This program is delivered over 18 months on-campus and online in Broome Campuses. This program consists of 25 units of study and 440 hours of clinical placement, over three stages, undertaken in various healthcare settings. After being awarded Diploma of Nursing qualification, you can apply for registration as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Employment prospects are extremely positive within nursing, and there are opportunities to apply for one year of credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing at Notre Dame upon completion of the diploma.

This program is a VET Student Loan eligible program. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible. To find out if you are eligible visit our VET student loans page.

Entry requirements

Pre-enrolment requirements for applicants

  • Undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment
  • Provide evidence of schooling taught and assessed in English
  • Meet the English Language Skill requirements for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Eligibility criteria for online attendance

  • Aged 17 years or older
  • Have access to personal mobile or fixed IT devices (laptop preferred) with audiovisual capability and reliable internet connection
  • Willingness to attend Broome campus for compulsory 'Skills' blocks - these are two weeks long for each of the three stages
  • Possession of current First Aid certificate
  • Willingness to undertake practice experience placements in the Kimberley, if local (home) practice sites cannot be sourced

There is no requirement to relocate to Broome; all programs may be studied from your place of permanent residence, with periodic travel to Broome for 'intensive skills blocks'.

Clinical placements

As part of this program, students are required to complete a clinical placement arranged/negotiated by the university. It is an industry requirement for students to achieve and successfully complete a minimum of 440 hours of clinical placements. Students are provided with a clinical placement book (CPAT) to record their placements.

Please note students are required to:

  • Complete a satisfactory Working with Children Check/National Police Certificate (NPC) and Department of Health criminal check prior to placement.
  • Complete a fitness to practice medical form and any immunisations/vaccinations required.
  • Travel to an appropriate Health facility to complete a clinical placement.
  • Attend clinical placement across a seven (7) day week, which may include weekends and public holidays.
  • Carry out shift work which may include a combination of morning, afternoon and night shifts.

First aid

Prior to entering the program, applicants must hold a current first aid certificate. If the first aid certificate expires during the program, they are required to update their certificate at their own cost.

Computer and technical requirements

Applicants will require computer access and access to a reliable broadband internet connection. As students, they will need the skills and ability to use a computer, including earphones, a microphone, and webcam.

Study locations

Broome

Online

What you will learn

Why study this program?

The University of Notre Dame Australia's HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing provides students with the skills and knowledge to care for people from different backgrounds in various healthcare settings. The Diploma of Nursing qualification provides graduates with the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of the people for whom they care.

This program teaches the essential skills and knowledge necessary to work as an enrolled nurse. An enrolled nurse functions under the supervision of a registered nurse in a range of healthcare settings. This program is delivered over 18 months on-campus and online in Broome Campuses.

Employment prospects are extremely positive within nursing, and there are opportunities to apply for one year of credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing at Notre Dame upon completion of the diploma.

Career pathways

A Diploma of Nursing will put you on a career path where further study is available. Graduates will be prepared for work in palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health and acute care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Course structure

Program Requirements

This program consists of 25 units of study and 440 hours of clinical placement, over three stages, undertaken in various healthcare settings.

Clinical placements

As part of this program, students are required to complete a clinical placement arranged/negotiated by the university. It is an industry requirement for students to achieve and successfully complete a minimum of 440 hours of clinical placements. Students are provided with a clinical placement book (CPAT) to record their placements.

  • Complete a satisfactory Working with Children Check/National Police Certificate (NPC) and Department of Health criminal check prior to placement.
  • Complete a fitness to practice medical form and any immunisations/vaccinations required.
  • Travel to an appropriate Health facility to complete a clinical placement.
  • Attend clinical placement across a seven (7) day week, which may include weekends and public holidays.
  • Carry out shift work which may include a combination of morning, afternoon and night shifts.

Credit for prior study or work

Notre Dame RTO recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework and Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications and VET statements of attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. Credit and recognition of prior learning will be awarded for all units of competencies that directly align with units from the qualification the student has enrolled. Evidence of competences achieved must be supplied for recognition to be processed (i.e., presentation of original certificate or transcript or USI transcript). Applications for recognition and credit should be made before commencing any such unit.

How to apply

View application steps for a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program on How to apply - VET. If you have questions about applying for a VET program at Notre Dame or need help completing your application, please contact us at 08 9433 0168 or vetadmin@nd.edu.au.