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Diploma of Nursing

National ID: HLT54121 | State ID: BGW5

As an enrolled nurse you can make a difference in a range of health care settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations or residential care. You will train in our simulated hospital ward with state-of-the-art medical equipment.  This Diploma will teach you how to be an Enrolled nurse by providing skills and knowledge in human biology, chemistry, medical terminology, medicines and how to deal with a range of people from different backgrounds. You'll gain skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

Entry to the Diploma of Nursing is very competitive. It is recommended that you discuss your application with a career development adviser.  If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or if you have any questions please contact us.

Gain these skills

  • assist in the provision of preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing
  • understand anatomy and physiology
  • understand and implement infection control
  • provide nursing care for the client
  • understand legal and ethical parameters
  • promote positive health
  • understand health issues of Indigenous Australians
  • contribute to the nutritional and mental health care of the clients

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Enrolled Nurse

Graduates must meet the Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice and the NMBA English Language skills registration standard in order to register with AHPRA, prior to applying for employment in an Australian health service.

Further Study Option(s)

This course has a study pathway to Murdoch University as of October 2020.

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Geraldton 18 months Yes Academic achievement and work history
Kalgoorlie 18 months Yes Academic achievement and work history
Northam 18 months Yes Academic achievement and work history
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Northam

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) Three semesters No No selection criteria
Mount Lawley Three semesters No No selection criteria
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Mount Lawley

  • Three semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Pundulmurra Three semesters No No selection criteria
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Pundulmurra

  • Three semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch Three semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history
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Murdoch

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Albany Three semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history
Bunbury Three semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Page last updated October 25, 2024