Diploma of Nursing – HLT54121
University of Wollongong
CRICOS provider number: 00102E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12062
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About
This course is delivered by UOW College Australia.
A career in nursing can be extremely rewarding and enable you to make a difference in the lives of others. Nurses are involved in various health care activities designed to provide care to people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. You’ll be entering a growing industry essential to supporting individuals, families and communities.
The HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing provides students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to become an Enrolled Nurse. Students will learn how to communicate effectively with patients and other staff, administer and monitor medications, manage the care of wounds and prepare health assessments and care plans.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Areas of study
Nursing for primary, chronic, aged and mental health care, administer medications, wound management, communication skills.
Career opportunities
Enrolled Nurses provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings, in many cases under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
Professional recognition
Fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Upon completion graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse. Visit the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website for further information.
Practical experience
You will have opportunities to apply theory to practice in modern simulated supported learning environments, prior to undertaking workplace experience. During the course you will 400 hours of clinical work placement experiences with healthcare facilities.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Interview plus reading and numeracy assessment: In addition to applying through UAC, you will need to demonstrate academic and course suitability at a panel interview. The purpose of the panel interview is to assist UOW College in determining your suitability to the demands of the course and enrolled nursing in general. You will also need to achieve a minimum result of Exit Level 3 in online numeracy and/or reading tests administered by UOW College. For information on interview/testing requirements and bookings, visit the UOW College website.
Minimum age requirement: You must be a minimum age of 17 years at the time you commence the course.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
The NSW Ministry of Health requires all students to be verified, which involves a National Police Check and compliance with NSW Health vaccination requirements. For further information regarding this requirement, refer to Clinical Placement Information on the NSW Health website.
English language proficiency requirements for nursing courses: Before you can start studying to become an enrolled nurse, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) requires you to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. Check the ANMAC additional English language proficiency requirements for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UOW website and select the undergraduate course that you are interested in, then choose the ‘Admission Profile’ tab in the Admissions, Key dates and Fees section.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UOW website.
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