Curtin College
Stage 1: 2-3 Trimesters (8-12 months); Stage 2: 2 Semesters (12 months)
This nursing diploma is a comprehensive two-stage program that prepares students for advanced nursing practice through clinical skills development, inter-professional learning, and contemporary blended education. Ideal for those passionate about caring for others and seeking a rewarding career making a real difference in people's lives.
Students should have completed secondary education or equivalent qualifications. Academic entry requirements include demonstrated competency in English language and mathematics. International students must meet English language entry requirements. Mature age students and those with recognised prior learning may be considered through alternative entry pathways. Students must be available from the first week of January for clinical placements in Stage 2.
Stage 1 Core Units: Academic Communication Skills, Academic Research and Writing, Chemistry, Essential Mathematics, Human Biology, Studies in Society, and Computer Skills. Stage 2 Core Units include Foundations for Professional Health Practice, Human Structure and Function, Imagining Health in Social and Cultural Contexts, Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours, Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, and Evidence Informed Health Practice. The curriculum covers nursing history, reflective practice, regulatory frameworks, physical and mental health assessment, therapeutic communication, wound care, medication administration, cultural competence, and person-centred care principles.
Curtin College, part of the Navitas education group, offers premium study experiences with strong connections to Curtin University. The nursing program features service-taught units where students join Curtin University students in the same classroom, taught by university staff, ensuring high-quality education aligned with university standards. The program is accredited (CRICOS Code 087942A) and provides a direct pathway to Curtin University's Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing), combining contemporary blended learning with practical clinical experience.
Graduates can pursue diverse nursing careers including Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Aged Care Nurse, Healthcare Specialist, Community Nurse, and Defence Nurse positions. The diploma pathway leads to Curtin University's Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing), opening opportunities for advanced practice roles, specialisation in various nursing fields, leadership positions, and further postgraduate study. Nursing professionals are in high demand across Australia's healthcare system.
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