
Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
Are you interested in a career in health but dont know where to start?
The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support your further learning.
This course will help you meet the requirements for entry into a number of higher-level health related courses, such as Diploma of Nursing at TAFE or nursing or health degrees at university. It is a great stepping stone between a Certificate III health qualification, and these courses.
- Gain a broader knowledge of sciences relating to health
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Provide information on human anatomy and physiology
- Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings
- Use mathematics in a nursing and health context
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Further Study Option(s)
- Diploma of Nursing
Further study pathways may include:
- Other Diploma level courses
- Bachelor of Nursing or other health-related degrees at university
Course overview

Geraldton
Duration: One semester
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Geraldton | One semester | No | No selection criteria |

Bentley
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Mandurah
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Murdoch
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Rockingham
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Bentley | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
Mandurah | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
Murdoch | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
Rockingham | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |

Albany
Duration: One semester
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Bunbury
Duration: One semester
Competitive: Yes
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Busselton
Duration: One semester
Competitive: No
Selection criteria: No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Albany | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
Bunbury | One semester | Yes | No selection criteria |
Busselton | One semester | No | No selection criteria |