Nursing

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Courses in nursing

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HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$99 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

On Campus
1 - 4 days
$49 - $75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

Blended, On Campus
4 months
$0 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing

On Campus
20 months
$14,779 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID014

Provide Advanced First Aid

On Campus
1 day
$195 - $300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy

On Campus
2 hours
$190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site

On Campus
9 hours
$350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID009 & HLTAID010 & HLTAID011

First Aid (Including CPR)

On Campus
5 hours
$99
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider
HLTAID009 & HLTAID010 & HLTAID011 & HLTAID012

First Aid Plus

On Campus
5 hours
$149
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid

Blended
1 - 2 days
$0 - $295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Health Care Worker
SISSS00126

Wilderness First Aid

Blended, Distance, On Campus
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT47515

Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $14,766
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation)

Blended, On Campus
9 - 12 months
$8,746 - $13,377
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID010

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT64121

Advanced Diploma of Nursing

Online
10 months
$6,400
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse AND
  • Hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse AND
  • Hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
  • Hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse
52895WA

Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $389
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 12 months
$1,805 - $10,210
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT64121

Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Acute care)

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

Career Pathways for Graduates After Studying a Diploma of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing

4th October 2024)

Why is Nursing a Good Career Choice in Australia?

25th November 2022)

What can you do with a Diploma of Nursing?

2nd February 2021)