Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0. English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

• Successfully completed a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
• Successful completion of AHIC's English Placement Test; or
• Upper-Intermediate level of English completed in Australia

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification

Admission criteria for this program also includes the student’s agreement and ability to undertake the following:

• Attend and participate in scheduled training and assessment.
• Have physical and sensory abilities to participate in workplace tasks and expectations and handle industry standard equipment.
• Comply with the RTO code of conduct requirements, directions on work, and health and safety matters.
• Comply with standardised student induction protocols for clinical placement including mandatory pre-screening checks for working in health services in NSW.
• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.