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Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

National ID: 52895WA | State ID: BGS66

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

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Geraldton

Duration: One semester

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton One semester No No selection criteria

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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

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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
Last updated on April 22, 2025