Southern Cross Education Institute

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Southern Cross Education Institute
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 Pathways
After 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 Study
This 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
Assessment
Assessment 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
2015 Local Course Guide
Date of issue: March 2015
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.
Southern Cross Education Institute
HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing
(Enrolled-Division 2 nursing)
Additional Requirements
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National Police Check
Working with Children Check
Immunisation status before commencing professional
practice experience (recommended to have
immunisation records from home country).
Immunisation
Immunisation 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
Available
Melbourne
Adelaide
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How to Apply
Full time - 80 weeks
Intake Dates
January, May, September, November
See current intake dates at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_
New_2/intake_dates.html
Complete an Application to Study: Local form and submit to
SCEI. Form available at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/
enrol_local.html
Unit Code
Unit Name
Type
Nominal Hours
HLTAP401B
Confirm physical health status
Core
90
HLTEN401B
Work in the nursing profession
Core
90
HLTAP501C
HLTEN502B
HLTEN503B
HLTEN504C
HLTEN505C
HLTEN506B
Analyse health information
Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
Contribute to client assessment and developing nursing care plans
Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care
Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients
Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
HLTEN507C Adminster and monitor medications in the work environment
HLTEN508B Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health
HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTEN510B Implement and monitor nursing care for consumers with mental health conditions
HLTEN512B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with acute health problems
HLTEN513B Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems
HLTEN515B Implement and monitor nursing care for older clients
HLTEN516B Apply understanding of the Australian health care system
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTIN301C
Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS300AContribute to WHS processes
HLTEN520B Contribute to the care of monthers and babies
HLTEN511B
Provide nursing care for clients requiring palliative care
HLTEN514B Apply research skills within a contemporary health environment
HLTEN519C Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment
HLTRAH302C Undertake home visits
Core
Core
Core
30
40
50
Core
100
Core
45
Core
90
Core
180
Core
30
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Total Hours (Including 400 hours of Professional Practice Experience)
20
60
70
50
Southern Cross Education Institute
Duration
75
20
18
20
20
20
20
80
50
40
100
20
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*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.
Contact us:
www.scei.edu.au
Melbourne Campus
155-161 Boundary Road,
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
+61 3 9602 4110
Adelaide Campus
Level 2, 14 Grote Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
+61 8 8212 8745
CRICOS provider Number: 02934D
RTO Provider Number:121952
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