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MELBOURNE COURSE

Health Services

Why Choose This Course

The Health Services and Nursing qualifications outlined in this brochure have been designed to ensure that students develop the required theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provide high levels of Nursing care within a health care setting.

Each of the qualifications provide students with opportunities for practical learning, both in a simulated and real work environment.

Graduates will possess the required competence to meet workplace demands in a health care setting.

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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)

CRICOS Course Code: 093438M

Duration: 3 terms (30 college weeks)

Cost: A$2,500 /term

SubjectUnit Code and Title
The Human BodyHLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Safety in Health Care HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Basic CareCHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
Working with OthersBSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS010 Maintain high standard of service
Acute CareHLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
Vocational / Employment Outcome: Nursing assistant in acute or sub-acute health care facility

Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)

CRICOS Course Code: 093439K

Duration: 6 terms (60 college weeks)

Cost: A$5,000 /term

SubjectUnit Code and Title
Nursing SafetyHLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Anatomy and PhysiologyHLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
Nursing in AustraliaHLTENN001 Practice nursing within the Australian health care system
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Nursing Care 1HLTENN004 Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans
HLTENN015 Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
Nursing Care 2HLTENN003 Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
HLTENN013 Implement and monitor care of the older person
Legal and CommunicationHLTENN002 Apply communication skills in nursing practice
HLTENN008 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Chronic Health Management HLTENN006 Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
HLTENN012 Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems
Health and WellbeingHLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Medications HLTENN007 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
Health Analysis HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
Teamwork BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness
Mental Health HLTENN009 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
Complex Nursing Care HLTENN005 Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs
Acute Nursing CareHLTENN011 Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems
Diabetes HLTENN025 Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes
Vocational / Employment Outcome: Register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an enrolled nurse and work in any health care setting as an Enrolled Nurse.