Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
1.5 years full-time
Become a registered Enrolled Nurse with this comprehensive diploma combining classroom theory, simulated lab practice, and mandatory clinical placements. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking AHPRA registration and employment in diverse nursing environments.
Applicants must have completed Year 12 within the last 10 years with at least a C grade average in English and Maths, or successfully completed the LLN test (ACSF level 4). You must be at least 18 years old and hold a current clear Working with Vulnerable People Card and Australian Federal Police Check (Code 08 - Hospital Employment). An up-to-date immunisation/vaccination record, basic computer skills, a letter from your General Practitioner stating fitness to undertake nursing duties, and a current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) are required. Evidence of current Influenza and Covid vaccines is mandatory.
The course comprises 25 subjects including 20 core units and 5 electives. Core units cover: Work with Diverse People, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety, Professional Practice Reflection, Physical Health Status Assessment, Client Health Information Analysis, Nursing Practice within Australian Healthcare System, Communication Skills in Nursing, Clinical Assessment and Care Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of Nursing Care, Wound Management, Medicine and Intravenous Therapy Administration, Legal and Ethical Parameters, Mental Health Conditions Care, Acute Health Conditions Care, Chronic Health Conditions Care, Older Person Care, Primary Health Care Practice, End of Life and Palliative Care, Infection Prevention and Control, and Safe Work Practices. Elective options include First Aid, Medical Terminology, Evidence-Based Practice Research, Diabetes Care, and Stress Management.
CIT is an accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0101) delivering nursing education approved by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). The institution provides comprehensive support through simulated laboratory environments, mandatory industry placements organised by CIT at quality healthcare facilities, and dedicated student services. CIT's program meets all Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards and prepares graduates for AHPRA registration as Enrolled Nurses.
Upon successful completion and AHPRA registration, graduates work as Enrolled Nurses in diverse healthcare settings including acute care hospitals, aged care facilities, mental health rehabilitation centres, community nursing services, primary health clinics, GP practices, and palliative care environments. Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of registered nurses, providing direct patient care, assisting with medical procedures, administering medications, wound management, and supporting patients across all life stages. Career progression opportunities include further nursing qualifications, specialisation in specific healthcare areas, and leadership roles within healthcare organisations.
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