2015 Local Course GuideDate of issue: March 2015

HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)

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This qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in line with some state/territory nursing and midwifery regulatory authorities.

Enrolled nurses, under the direction and supervision of registered nurses, assist with the provision of acute, preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing care in hospitals, aged-care facilities, the community and other healthcare settings.

Further Study PathwaysAfter completing HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing), students are eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse/Division 2 with AHPRA.

After achieving HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing), students may undertake further study with higher qualifications within the Health Training Package e.g. Advanced Diploma level or may articulate to higher education into a Degree level program.

Employment opportunities Graduates of this program will have employment opportunities as an Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse in a range of health care settings such as acute hospital care, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, community care, palliative care.

Mode of StudyThis course is delivered using a combination of delivery modes including: Lectures Tutorials Self-directed learning Practical hands on skills development in SCEI simulated

nursing skills laboratory Professional practice experience

AssessmentAssessment is both formative and summative and may include a combination of: Questioning Scenarios Role play/simulation Case studies Projects Skills assessment Observation in the workplace

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)A student may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. RPL or CT will not be granted for any clinical or work placement undertaken previously as part of an accredited course of study. It is a requirement that all students complete the minimum 400 hours of PPE of this program. For further information see the RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au

Entry requirements To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level. This can be demonstrated via the following: Aged 18 years or above with a VCE Year 12 Certificate,

Senior VCAL Certificate or other post secondary school certificate at Certificate III level or higher;

Completion of Year 12 VCE, Senior VCAL or equivalent; Mature aged prospective student (> 21 years of age) who

do not meet the above criteria; Completion of a relevant Certificate III or IV qualification

e.g. Aged Care, Health Services Assistance; Undertake VETASSESS Language, Literacy and

Numeracy test with a pass in all 3 components; Attend an interview with the Nursing Course Coordinator

and Nursing Trainer, if successfully completed VETASSESS test.

Additional Requirements National Police Check Working with Children Check Immunisation status before commencing professional

practice experience (recommended to have immunisation records from home country).

ImmunisationImmunisation is the responsibility of the students. It is recommended that an informed, individual choice is made about this matter. Students should refer to a General Practitioner of their choice for discussion and advice.

Students will come into contact with a large variety of clients while attending professional experience. Some clients may have a communicable disease. Nurses are categorised as a Category A Health Care Worker. These workers are defined as being at risk of exposure to contaminated blood and body fluids (DoH, 2010).

For the protection of students and of potential clients, evidence of immunisation status is required from a General Practitioner prior to commencement of Professional Practice Experience.

For further information on recommended immunisation for Category A Health Care Workers, please refer to the Department of Health website at: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation.

Campus AvailableMelbourne

Adelaide

CRICOS provider Number: 02934DRTO Provider Number:121952

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Contact us:www.scei.edu.au

Melbourne Campus155-161 Boundary Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051+61 3 9602 4110

Adelaide CampusLevel 2, 14 Grote StreetAdelaide, SA 5000+61 8 8212 8745

*Elective units have been selected by SCEI in consultation with industry experts and are a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list.

Unit Code Unit Name Type Nominal Hours

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status Core 90HLTAP501C Analyse health information Core 30HLTEN401B Work in the nursing profession Core 90HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice Core 40HLTEN503B Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans Core 50HLTEN504C Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care Core 100HLTEN505C Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients Core 90HLTEN506B Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment Core 45HLTEN507C Adminster and monitor medications in the work environment Core 180HLTEN508B Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health Core 20HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice Core 30HLTEN510B Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions Core 60HLTEN512B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute health problems Core 70HLTEN513B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems Core 50HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients Core 75HLTEN516B Apply understanding of the Australian health care system Core 20HLTAID003 Provide first aid Core 18HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Core 20HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Core 20HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures Core 20HLTWHS300AContribute to WHS processes Core 20HLTEN520B Contribute to the care of monthers and babies Elective 80

HLTEN511B Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care Elective 50HLTEN514B Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment Elective 40

HLTEN519C Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment Elective 100HLTRAH302C Undertake home visits Elective 20

Total Hours (Including 400 hours of Professional Practice Experience) 1428

DurationFull time - 80 weeks

Intake DatesJanuary, May, September, NovemberSee current intake dates at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/intake_dates.html

How to ApplyComplete an Application to Study: Local form and submit to SCEI. Form available at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/enrol_local.html