Timetable


The Diploma of Nursing Program is currently only available on a fulltime basis. Whilst timetabled classes may only occupy a few days of the week, the remaining time is allocated to completion of assignments and projects. You can download a copy of the timetable from the link below (to save Right Click on the link below, select "Save Target as" and choose an appropriate place to save the file).


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Course Structure


Students are required to complete 21 core units and five elective units.


Core Units


Code Title
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTEN401B Work in the nursing profession
HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
HLTEN503B Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans
HLTEN504B Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTEN516B Apply understanding of the Australian health care system
HLTOHS300B Contribute to occupational health and safety processes
HLTFA301C Apply first aid (* Pre-requisite for entry into the program)
HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients
HLTAP501B Analyse health information
HLTEN505B Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients
HLTEN513B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute health problems
HLTEN512B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems
HLTEN507B Administer and monitor medications in the work environment
HLTEN506B Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTEN510B Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions
HLTEN508B Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health

Elective units of competence (five to be completed in total)


Code Title
HLTEN519B Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues

Two electives can be chosen by students from the following areas:


Code Title
HLTEN511B Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care
HLTEN520B Contribute to the care of mothers and babies
HLTEN601B Practise in the orthopaedic nursing environment
HLTEN614B Practise in the paediatric nursing environment
HLTEN607B Practise in the critical care area
HLTEN611B Apply principles in diabetic nursing care
HLTEN612B Practise in the perioperative environment

Due to the popularity of some electives and availability of clinical placement opportunities
(see clinical placement), it is possible that some students may not receive their first choice of electives. Days of commitment may change each semester. Electives are subject to review and may be subject to change.




Semester Clinical Placement (in hospital ward)
Semester One




• One day per week for five weeks
• Two week period of five days per week

Placement may include day, evening and weekend shifts.
Semester Two




 • Two days per week for five weeks
• One week period of five days per week

Placement may include day, evening and weekend shift

Semester Three




 • Two days per week for five weeks
• Two week period of five days per week

Placement may include day, evening and weekend shift


You can download a description of the core subjects from the link below (to save Right Click on the link below, select "Save Target as" and choose an appropriate place to save the file). You can also open the file in a new window by clicking on the link here or the icon below.