Think Education
1.6 years
The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing prepares you to become a registered Enrolled Nurse in Australia through a blend of clinical simulation training, theoretical learning, and 400 hours of real-world clinical placements. This accredited program combines on-campus practical skills development with online theory, ensuring you're job-ready for healthcare roles in hospitals, aged care, and community settings.
You must have completed Year 12 or an equivalent qualification, or hold a Certificate III/IV in a relevant field, or be a mature-age student (21+). Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing is required, demonstrating competency at exit level 3 in reading and numeracy. All students must meet the English language standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with international students requiring IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in writing), OET 350, TOEFL iBT 91, or PTE Academic 63. You'll also need a current Working with Children Check, National Police Record Check, up-to-date immunisation records, and basic computer skills.
The course comprises 25 units delivered across 5 trimesters, including 20 core nursing subjects and 5 electives. Core subjects cover essential nursing competencies: communication skills in nursing practice, medical terminology, workplace health and safety, physical health assessment, client health information analysis, end-of-life and palliative care, infection prevention and control, legal and ethical nursing practice, care of older persons, nursing care plan implementation, Australian healthcare system practice, clinical assessment, diversity and cultural competency, wound management, stress management, mental health nursing, chronic and acute health conditions, medicine and intravenous therapy administration, diabetes care, evidence-based practice, and primary health care nursing. Assessments include knowledge questions, case studies, role play, demonstrations, observations, simulations, and projects. The program integrates 400 hours of clinical placements in hospitals, GP clinics, and aged care facilities.
Think Education is a member of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN), the peak professional body for the nursing profession, and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA). The program is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), ensuring it meets the required education standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Think Education is also represented on the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (CDNM) and is a member of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwifery (CATSINaM), demonstrating commitment to highest standards and diversity in nursing education. With 95% of nursing graduates employed within 12 months, the provider offers state-of-the-art simulation labs with up-to-date equipment and educators bringing the latest tools and techniques into training.
Upon completion of the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to work as an Enrolled Nurse. Career opportunities span diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, aged care facilities, community health services, GP clinics, and primary health care environments. Enrolled Nurses work in acute care, aged care, chronic care, and mental health settings, with average salaries ranging from $61,460 to $124,488 AUD depending on specialization and experience. The qualification provides a pathway to further nursing education and specialization, with opportunities for career progression in various healthcare sectors.
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