Diploma of Nursing
Course Overview
HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing is a nationally accredited course that supersedes HLT54115-Diploma of Nursing. This 18-month course delivers the essential nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible as an Enrolled Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Enrol in a state-of-the-art facility where quality meets your learning needs. We offer a great environment to complete your studies with qualified Nurse Educators, support staff, highly advanced nursing labs, libraries, classrooms, and online interactive learning platform with 24/7 student support online.
The HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing qualification reflects the role of an Enrolled Nurse (EN) working under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). You will learn and practice how to administer medicines & intravenous therapy, wound management, basic to advanced nursing skills within the scope of enrolled nursing (including care of the clients with acute, chronic & mental health conditions, diabetes, and care of older clients), effective communication, research, leadership, and telehealth.
The HLT54121 – Diploma of Nursing course complies with the Registered Training Organisations Standards 2015, the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards 2017 (NMBA), and Enrolled nurse standards for practice 2016.
Course Structure
SEMESTER 1
Unit Code Unit Title Formative
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Group Discussion / MCQ
HLTENN035 Practise nursing within the Australian health care system Class Discussion
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status Class Discussion / Project / Match the Column
HLTENN036 Apply communication skills in nursing practice Role play / Discussion Forum
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Quiz / Project
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care Individual Task / Discussion Forum
HLTENN037 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care Discussion / MCQ / Role Play
HLTENN041 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice Debate / MCQ
HLTENN045 Implement and monitor care of the older person Group Activity / Discussion Forum / Quiz
HLTENN068 Provide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice Group Discussion / Quiz
SEMESTER 2
Unit Code Unit Title Formative
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Group Discussion / Role Play / Quiz
HLTENN039 Apply principles of wound management Group Work & Quiz
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information Project / Match the Column / MCQ
HLTENN040 (Part I) Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy Individual Presentation / Quiz / Medication Calculations
HLTENN044 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions Individual Presentation / Quiz / Group activity
HLTENN057 Contribute to nursing care of a person with diabetes Discussion Forum / Quiz / Group Presentation
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities Individual Task / Group Discussion
BSBLDR414 Lead Team Effectiveness Role Play
SEMESTER 3
Unit Code Unit Title Formative
HLTENN043 Implement and monitor care for a person with Acute health conditions Group Activity / MCQ
HLTENN040 (Part II) Administer and Monitor Medicine and Intravenous Therapy Individual Presentation / Quiz / Medication calculations
HLTENN047 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting Group Discussion / Quiz
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice Group Discussion / Journal Discussion Forum
HLTENN038 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care Group Presentation / MCQ
HLTENN042 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions Group Presentation / Quiz
HLTADM008 Administer and coordinate Telehealth services Group Work
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years or older at the start of the course. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | English proficiency requirements:
IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 overall or equivalent |
Career Opportunities
Upon successful registration with NMBA graduates may gain employment in various healthcare facilities, which may include:
- Medical centres
- Training resource centres
- Open employment services
- Other community settings and clients’ homes
- Palliative Care
- Hospitals- private and public
- Day respite centres
- Rehabilitation centres
- Residential group homes
- Aged Care