Central Regional TAFE
18 months
Become a qualified enrolled nurse in 18 months with this accredited diploma combining classroom learning and 400 hours of clinical placement. Ideal for healthcare-focused individuals seeking to provide direct patient care under registered nurse supervision.
Applicants must be at least 17 years and 6 months old at course commencement. School leavers require completion of WACE General or ATAR with minimum C grades. Non-school leavers need equivalent qualifications or Certificate III. All applicants must pass Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing achieving ACSF exit level 3 in reading and numeracy. English language requirements include either six years of primary and secondary education in English-speaking countries or completion of recognized English language tests (IELTS 7.0, OET B, PTE 65, TOEFL 94). Pre-enrolment interviews are mandatory for all campuses.
The course comprises 25 units of competence: 20 core units and 5 elective units. Core subjects include nursing practice within the Australian healthcare system, communication skills in nursing, clinical assessment, nursing care implementation and monitoring, wound management, medicine and intravenous therapy administration, legal and ethical parameters, mental health nursing, acute and chronic condition care, aged care nursing, primary health care nursing, end-of-life and palliative care, infection prevention and control, and safe work practices. Elective options include first aid, diabetes care nursing, personal work priorities, evidence-based practice research, and stress management. Clinical placements span acute care, aged care, mental health, and palliative care settings.
Central Regional TAFE is a leading vocational education provider across regional Western Australia with extensive healthcare training facilities and industry partnerships. The institution holds RTO accreditation (52789) and delivers ANMAC-accredited nursing programs recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. With multiple campuses in Geraldton, Northam, and Kalgoorlie, CR TAFE provides accessible, quality nursing education with strong connections to regional healthcare facilities for clinical placements.
Graduates qualify for registration as enrolled nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and can work in diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health units, primary health care clinics, and palliative care services. Career pathways include positions as enrolled nurses in acute care, community health, mental health services, aged care, disability support, and specialized nursing roles. Many graduates progress to further study such as Bachelor of Nursing degrees for registered nurse qualification.
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