HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
This course is provided and delivered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd.
What is a HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing?
Learning outcomes
- Gain the essential skills and knowledge to work as an Enrolled Nurse in a variety of healthcare settings
- Administer and monitor medications and care for older clients, acute care clients and people with mental health conditions
- Develop effective communication skills and learn how to work within legal and ethical parameters in nursing
- Undertake clinical placement in multiple healthcare, industry and community settings
- Learn key factors in patient health and wellbeing
Subjects and units
This course has 20 core units and 5 elective units across 5 trimesters, as outlined below.
Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.
International students on a student visa must not enrol into any more than a third or 33% of online subjects over their course and must study at least one subject that is face to face in each trimester.
International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Apply communication skills in nursing practice | HLTENN002This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply effective communication skills with a person, family or carer and with other healthcare professionals in a variety of health care settings. Communication skills in nursing practice require using information technology as well as interpersonal skills applied therapeutically in nursing care and small group discussions. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Work with diverse people | CHCDIV001This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. This unit applies to all workers.
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Confirm physical health status | HLTAAP002This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
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Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care | HLTENN003This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required, within the scope of practice, to perform preliminary and ongoing physical health assessments of all body systems, gathering data that contributes to a person’s individualised health care plan. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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Provide first aid | HLTAID003This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
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Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | HLTINF001This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.
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Follow safe work practices for direct client care | HLTWHS002This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members. This unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, in both centre-based and home-based service provision.
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Practice nursing within the Australian health care system | HLTENN001This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional within the Australian health care system, providing health care across the lifespan of people in a range of health and community care services or environments.
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Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice | HLTENN008This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to within work legal and ethical parameters in professional nursing practice, including supporting rights and meeting duty of care requirements. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice | HLTENN010This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care using a palliative approach in care environments such as hospitals, home and community care, hospices and long-term care facilities. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Implement and monitor care of the older person | HLTENN013This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform nursing interventions to support the social and emotional wellbeing and nursing care needs of the older person in both acute care settings and residential care environments. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans | HLTENN004This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement nursing care as outlined in a person’s plan of care, evaluate outcomes of care provided, record and report progress, and respond to an emergency situation. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Analyse and respond to client health information | HLTAAP003This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse client health information and then to plan appropriate health services within scope of own role. It requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
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Research and apply evidence to practice | CHCPOL003This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work. This unit applies to health and community service workers who need to research existing information to support and improve their work practice. It does not cover primary research. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment | HLTENN006This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply contemporary wound management principles to the care of various types of wounds. It involves working with the interdisciplinary health care team to contribute to assessment, treatment and ongoing management of a person’s wounds.
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Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems | HLTENN012This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the care of a person with chronic health problems by performing nursing interventions that support the person’s needs and assist them in maintaining an optimal lifestyle. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting | HLTENN015This unit describes the nursing skills and knowledge required to work in a primary health care environment including community-based, educational, occupational and informal settings, and in general practice. Primary health care involves a person-centred and holistic approach to health care. It is made accessible to people by being located as close as possible to where they live, and supporting their full participation in a spirit of self-reliance and self-determination. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | CHCDIV002The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety. This unit applies to people working in a broad range of roles including those involved in direct client service, program planning, development and evaluation contexts.
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Administer and monitor medicines | HLTENN007This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to administer and monitor medications and intravenous (IV) therapy including calculating dosage requirements, interpreting written instructions from an authorised prescriber, assessing the person for medication effectiveness and side effects, and responding to an allergic pharmacological reaction. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice
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Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions | HLTENN009This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the nursing care and management of a person with a mental health condition. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements.
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Reflect on and improve own professional practice | CHCPRP003This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors who take pro-active responsibility for their own professional development. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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Contribute to nursing of a person with complex needs | HLTENN005This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide clinical nursing skills for a person with complex needs and to contribute to complex nursing interventions using critical thinking and problem-solving. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems | HLTENN011This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the care of the person with an acute health problem by performing clinical nursing skills and interventions that support the person’s health care needs and assist them to regain optimal function and lifestyle. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes | HLTENN025This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care to a person with diabetes including assessing needs, planning and implementing complex nursing interventions, evaluating outcomes, and educating the person on his/her condition and available resources. This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Industry partners and work placements
Are you Domestic or International?
Choose your student type for fees, scholarships and entry requirements
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Domestic
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International
Fees
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Domestic fees
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
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VET Student Loans (VSL)
You can apply for VET Student Loan (VSL) if you are eligible. VET Student Loan (VSL) is a Commonwealth Government loan scheme that assists students to pay a part of their VET tuition fee.
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Subsidised training (South Australia)
Eligible South Australian students’ course fees are partly covered by the Government under the South Australian subsidised training scheme. Students eligible for subsidised training in SA: $10,500.
Please note:
- VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements
- VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continue to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
Scholarships
We offer a variety of Health scholarships to help you become a key player in the industry.
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Scholarship types
Admissions criteria and pathways
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification, you may be able to credit this against your study with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. The HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Nursing, offered by Torrens University Australia. To find out more, visit Bachelor of Nursing.How to apply
Read through the admissions criteria and ensure you meet the entry requirements.
Apply
Submit your application online or contact us for assistance.
Offer
We’ll contact you shortly after to confirm your details and help you through the rest of the process.
Fees
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International fees
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based/blended options.
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How to pay
Course fees can be paid in three instalments, each to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.
Scholarships
We offer a range of financial scholarships, designed to support you on your study journey.
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Scholarship types
Admissions criteria and pathways
AND Undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing from an Australian Government approved provider and demonstrate competency at exit level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both reading and numeracy.
Contact the International Admissions team for more information.
Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against your degree with us, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning. Learn more about study pathways.How to Apply
Read through the admissions criteria and ensure you meet the entry requirements.
You can apply via an International Education Agent, or submit an EOI and documentations to the Enrolment Support team.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I apply for a course?
Domestic students
Check the entry requirements for the course you’re interested in and submit an online application.
If you have any difficulty, please contact a Course and Careers Advisor, who can talk you through the process.
International students
You can apply to Think Education through one of our Education Agents. Our agents are located throughout the world and will make sure the enrolment process runs smoothly. You can also apply online.
View the full list of Education Agents
For anything else, please contact our International recruitment team at study@torrens.edu.au.
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What are the payment options? What are FEE-HELP and VET Student Loan (VSL)? Am I eligible?
Payment options available include:
- Upfront payment via Flywire, credit card, BPAY or overseas bank account transfer.
- You can also apply for a payment plan if you are a domestic student.
Financial assistance
- If you’re a domestic student and looking to study our Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy), you may be eligible for FEE-HELP.
- If you’re a domestic student and looking to study our, Diploma of Nursing you may be eligible for VET Student Loan.
- Your eligibility for FEE-HELP and VET Student Loan depends on criteria such as your citizenship status, and whether you’re looking to study a undergraduate, postgraduate of vocational education program.
- Check your eligibility on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
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Where can I study?
If you are looking to study our Diploma of Nursing, you can study in Sydney at our Surry Hills campus; in Melbourne at our Flinders Street campus; in Brisbane at our Gotha Street campus; and in Adelaide at our Wakefield Street campus.
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What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?
Recognition of Prior Learning is an assessment process that recognises experience, previous study and qualifications, and other forms of informal and non-formal learning, to determine if you meet course requirements.
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, eligible for credit towards your course and a reduction in tuition costs.
Please speak to one of our Course and Careers Advisor to advise them on the experience or previous study you have.
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What scholarships do you offer and how do I apply?
As well as Health scholarships, we offer a wide range of scholarships for domestic and international students, including Industry and Indigenous scholarships.
Domestic students
When you speak to one of our Course and Careers Advisors, let them know you wish to be considered for a scholarship in your application form. They will show you how to apply for a scholarship.
International students
Please contact your education agent for further information, email us or call 1300 575 803. Visit our Scholarships page for more details on applying.
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What is blended study?Blended study is a mix of in-person and online learning.
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What do part-time and full-time study entail?A standard full-time study load is made up of three subjects (approximately 30 hours a week). Accelerated is four subjects (approximately 40 hours). Part-time study is made up of two subjects (approximately 20 hours per week).