HLT54121
TAFE Queensland in QLD offers Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121), a nationally recognised AQF Level 5 qualification. The program runs for 1 year 8 months 12 days. Government subsidised places may be available.
TAFE Queensland
Tier 2TAFE · QLD
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This course may be eligible for a VET Student Loan — a Commonwealth income-contingent loan that lets you defer some or all of your course fees, similar to HECS-HELP. VSL applies to eligible Diploma-level and above courses only. Loan caps and eligibility depend on your citizenship/residency status and the specific course. Confirm your eligibility and loan cap directly with the provider before enrolling.
TAFE Queensland offers Diploma of Nursing. It runs for 1 year 8 months 12 days in QLD.
The price on this page is what TAFE Queensland has published for Diploma of Nursing. It may be a local fee, an overseas fee, or a funded amount. Books, exams, and a funded place can cost more, so ask what you would pay.
TAFE Queensland has not listed entry rules for Diploma of Nursing. Ask them about past study, English, and any interview before you apply.
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The study plan includes Work with diverse people, Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, Reflect on and improve own professional practice, Confirm physical health status, Analyse and respond to client health information, and Practise nursing within the Australian health care system. Open a unit to see what it covers.
Occupation this qualification leads to
21 core units · 23 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Work with diverse people
COREPromote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
COREReflect on and improve own professional practice
COREConfirm physical health status
COREAnalyse and respond to client health information
COREPractise nursing within the Australian health care system
COREApply communication skills in nursing practice
COREPerform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
COREImplement, monitor and evaluate nursing care
COREApply principles of wound management
COREAdminister and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy
COREApply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
COREImplement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions
COREImplement and monitor care for a person with acute health conditions
COREImplement and monitor care for a person with chronic health conditions
COREImplement and monitor care of the older person
COREApply nursing practice in the primary health care setting
COREProvide end of life care and a palliative approach in nursing practice
COREComply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
COREApply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
COREFollow safe work practices for direct client care
CORELead team effectiveness
ELECTIVEDevelop personal work priorities
ELECTIVEVisit client residence
ELECTIVEVisit client residence
ELECTIVECommunicate and work in health or community services
ELECTIVERespond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
ELECTIVEResearch and apply evidence to practice
ELECTIVESupport the provision of basic nutrition advice and education
ELECTIVESupport the provision of basic nutritional advice and education
ELECTIVEProvide First Aid
ELECTIVEProvide Advanced First Aid
ELECTIVEContribute to maternal and infant health care
ELECTIVEContribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes
ELECTIVEApply nursing practice in the paediatric care setting
ELECTIVEImplement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
ELECTIVEImplement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
ELECTIVERecognise and respond to oral health issues
ELECTIVEInform and support patients and groups about oral health
ELECTIVEApply and use basic oral health products
ELECTIVEMaintain work health and safety
ELECTIVEManage personal stressors in the work environment
ELECTIVEPlan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
ELECTIVEFacilitate workplace-based learning
ELECTIVE