About Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
RTO code: 21985
We are the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA), a healthcare training provider born out of the desire to create jobs and improve people’s lives. Since 2007 we’ve been dedicated to giving the best learning experience to over 17,500 students for a satisfying career in nursing, health, and community services.
We’re eager to share our deep and relevant expertise of the industry with students like you so that you can gain from our knowledge and apply it directly to your growth. We’re particularly proud of the laboratories and facilities we have in our campuses across Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. They’re equipped with modern technologies to simulate real scenarios.
Our passion for caring stems from healthcare, but it translates to how we approach student welfare, administrative, and educational support. You will also find that IHNA goes the extra mile to ensure that your experience is positive from start to finish. Our support extends to providing research opportunities for you to push the boundaries of the healthcare industry. We have further study available as postgraduate courses through our partner organisations.
Ultimately, we’re healthcare experts and trainers dedicated to career-focused learning and real-life outcomes so that more people can live better lives working in healthcare.
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HLT33115
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Patient Services Assistant
Allied Health Assistant
Hospital Attendant
Nursing Assistant
Ward Assistant
Patient Care Assistant
Operating Theatre Technician
A Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115 is a tailored for students needing the practical skills to assist with nursing work in an acute care environment. Students learn the fundamentals of working within the Australian Health System, transporting and assisting patients in acute care, as well as first aid.
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Health Training Package..
Average duration: 6 months.
HLT37215
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Pathology Collector
Phlebotomist
The Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215) is a hands-on qualification that prepares you for work in a pathology unit or testing centre. Over 6 months you will learn how to collect blood and other pathology samples — then prepare, record and despatch for testing. Choose electives from electrocardiography (ECG), first aid, recognising healthy body systems, drug and abuse testing.
Enquire now for the list of study units and electives, plus your eligibility for government funded training..
Average duration: 6 months.
CHC30121
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Family Day Care Educator
Nanny
Early Childhood Educator
Childcare Assistant
The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is for students seeking roles in a range of early childhood education settings, working within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Students gain a range of knowledge and skills including caring for children, developing relationships with babies and toddlers, keeping children safe as well as supporting children’s play and learning..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC43121
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Aboriginal Disability Worker
Disability Support Worker
Disability Team Leader
Disability Service Officer
Level-up your career in disability support services with the CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to provide person-centred services to people with disabilities and mental health issues. The course covers: on-the-job safety, client rights and independence, facilitating community participation and social inclusion, assisting with movement, transporting individuals, visiting client residences, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, disability support career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you.
Entry Requirements
Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set..
Average duration: 12 months.
HLT54121
Online, On Campus
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Aged Care Nurse
Enrolled Nurse
Rehabilitation Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Aboriginal Health Worker
Midwife
Become an enrolled nurse with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This nationally recognised diploma is part of the enrolled nurse registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The course covers: working as a nurse within the Australian healthcare system, performing clinical assessment of patients, principles of wound management, administering medicines and intravenous therapy, nursing patients with mental health issues, monitoring acute and chronic health conditions, palliative care approaches, infection controls, ethics and legalities of nursing. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, nursing career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are seeking registration with NMBA always check with your course provider before enrolment to ensure the correct electives are selected..
Average duration: 24 months.
CHC53315
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Practitioner
Crisis Support Worker
Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Counsellor
Peer Support Worker
Outreach Worker
Support Worker
Social Worker
Family Support Worker
Mental Health Worker
A Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is perfect for students seeking careers as community services workers supporting people with mental health issues. Students learn about working collaboratively, maintaining personal safety, helping people affected by drugs and alcohol, facilitating recovery, as well as managing grief and trauma.
The Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB40520
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Assistant Manager
Team Administrator
Office Manager
Team Leader
Supervisor
General Manager
Project Coordinator
Get the skills you need to become a successful workplace leader with the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. This nationally recognised qualification covers the essential aspects of team leadership, workplace relationships, and operations management — then you choose electives that support your actual job role (eg, WHS and risk management, personal productivity, financial reporting, workplace diversity). You’ll graduate a more effective communicator with an arsenal of administration, IT, and digital work skills.
Enquire now for the list of study units and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33021
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Home Carer
Disability Support Worker
Community Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer
Residential Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is a comprehensive program aimed at preparing students to provide personalized care and support to elderly individuals. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, students will learn to assist with daily activities, promote independence, and contribute to the well-being and quality of life of older people in various care settings.
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Average duration: 12 months.
BSB50420
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Assistant Manager
Project Coordinator
General Manager
Supervisor
Team Leader
Office Manager
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is for the next generation of business leaders who need highly developed emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate with influence. This nationally recognised diploma has a heavy focus on interpersonal skills and relationship building, while teaching you how to develop administrative systems, operational plans, budgets, policy and compliance documents. Choose electives in areas that support your job role: finance, administration, risk management, big data, industrial relations, customer service.
Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC51015
Online, On Campus
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Mental Health Worker
Family Support Worker
Student Counsellor
Family Counsellor
Youth Counsellor
Marriage Counsellor
Relationship Counsellor
Crisis Support Worker
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Clinician
Crisis Counsellor
Grief Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Social Worker
The Diploma of Counselling is suitable for students seeking careers as counsellors working with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. Students graduate ready to work in supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice. Students will learn about communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and how to draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients..
Average duration: 24 months.
CHC50121
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Service Director
Room Assistant
Childcare Director
Lead Educator
Childcare Assistant
Early Childhood Educator
Childcare Centre Manager
A CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care will suit students desiring careers as early childhood educators responsible for designing and implementing curriculum. They work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Students will learn how to work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children, nurture creativity in children as well as implement strategies for the inclusion of all children..
Average duration: 18 months.
HLT35021
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Dental Assistant
Dental Nurse
Treatment Coordinator
The HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist during all health care procedures. During the course students gain skills in maintaining high standards of infection control, working in health and community services, first aid and assisting in dental radiography.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CHC43015
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Aged Care Team Leader
Residential Care Officer
Lifestyle Coordinator
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Diversional Therapy Assistant
The Certificate IV In Ageing Support (CHC43015) is for students looking for employment in aged care or other community service roles that support the elderly. Students complete a total of 18 units and gain practical, on-the-job skills including: providing support to people with dementia, empowering older persons, maintaining relationships with carers and family, and using a palliative approach to care.To graduate and receive the qualification, each student must complete at least 120 hours of relevant work.
The Certificate IV In Ageing Support (CHC43015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
Average duration: 18 months.
HLT57715
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Ward Clerk
Patient Liaison Officer
Practice Manager
The Diploma of Practice Management is suitable for students seeking careers managing the operation of small to medium-sized health practices or dental clinics. Students gain a range of skills in health systems such as infection control, understanding medical terminology and health accounts billing. However students also learn a broad range of business skills in customer service, risk management, budgeting, finance and HRM..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33021
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Home Care Assistance Worker
Residential Care Worker
Personal Carer
Aged Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker
Community Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Home Carer
Care Coordinator
Become a qualified personal carer with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to enter one of Australia’s most rapidly growing work sectors and you can specialise in either aged care or disability support. The course covers: supporting independence and wellbeing, recognising healthy body systems, communication protocols in health and community services, implementing infection controls, workplace safety for direct client care, recognising risk of falls, visiting client residences, assisting with client medications, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, personal care career outcomes, and course openings in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC52015
Online, On Campus
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Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Housing Officer
Case Manager
A Diploma of Community Services (Case Management Specialisation) (CHC52015) is perfect for students requiring specialist skills in the community service sector. Students begin by completing 8 core units which focus on advanced communication, reflection and ongoing professional development. Students graduate with the practical skills to implement and evaluate at least 1 community sector service program.
Students also complete a further 8 elective units to create the Case Management specialisation. They learn about all aspects of case management like coordinating complex cases and working within a child protection framework.
A Diploma of Community Services (Case Management Specialisation) (CHC52015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
HLT43015
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Diversional Therapy Assistant
Allied Health Assistant
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Nutrition Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy Aide
Allied Health Professional
A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 is for students wanting a career delivering therapeutic support to allied health professionals. This certificate gives students hands-on skills to recognise healthy body systems, confirm physical health status, and support people with chronic diseases and dementia.
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Health Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
HLT47315
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Clinic Administrator
Medical Administrator
Medical Secretary
Practice Manager
Dental Receptionist
Senior Clinical Coder
Patient Liaison Officer
Dental Office Manager
Ward Clerk
Medical Receptionist
Admissions Clerk
A Certificate IV in Health Administration is suitable for individuals who work in a senior operational role or lead a team in health administration. Students will learn how to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology. Students will also gain leaderships skills in managing teams, human resources and recruitment..
Average duration: 12 months.
HLTSS00083
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Health Care Worker
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Update your knowledge of infection controls with the nationally recognised HLTSS00083 Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set. This course is recommended for anyone who needs a solid understanding of personal hygiene and the way to reduce the transmission of viruses, bacteria, and body fluids. Skills include: identifying and recording infection hazards, practicing proper hand hygiene, using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning, waste management, and much more. Enquire now for graduation competencies and course enrolment dates in your area..
HLT37015
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Sterilisation Technician
Work in health and community services implementing infection controls with the Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (HLT37015). This is a nationally recognised qualification delivered online over 12 months. The course covers: cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices, using chemicals, sterilising loads, and managing sterilised stock. Enquire now for the full list of study units and the steps to enrolment..
Average duration: 12 months.
HLTAID010
Online, On Campus
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First Aider
The nationally recognised course HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support is for workplace first aiders and medics. It articulates into a number of qualifications for paramedics, nurses and emergency first responders and is completed during a one-day intensive. You will learn how to respond to an emergency situation, manage casualties at an incident scene, perform CPR, and administer life-saving O2. The course also requires you to complete theory and assessments online.
Enquire now for the course delivery structure, intake dates, and enrolment requirements..
HLTSS00066
Online, On Campus
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Cooks Assistant
Fast Food Assistant
Food Production Worker
Food Process Worker
Waiter
This nationally recognised training is designed to help businesses and individuals build their COVID-SAFE operating plans.
Students will learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations that include food handling in their operations.
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Average duration: Half day.
HLTSS00067
Online, On Campus
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Freight Handler
Warehouse Assistant
This nationally recognised training is designed to help businesses and individuals build their COVID-SAFE operating plans.
Students will learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations operating in the transport and logistics industry..
Average duration: Half day.
HLTSS00065
Online, On Campus
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Retail Assistant
This nationally recognised training is designed to help businesses and individuals build their COVID-SAFE operating plans.
Students will learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks in organisations operating in the retail industry..
Average duration: Half day.
HLTAID009
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First Aider
A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation.
The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..
HLT33115
Online, On Campus
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Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Assistant
Get the skills you need to assist acute care nurses with the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the health care system in Australia as well as the safety, environmental, and infection control procedures you’ll need to follow. During your studies you’ll learn how to correctly use medical terminology, recognise healthy body systems, provide personal services to patients, and communicate with medical personnel. The course also covers patient movement and transfer, completing documents, maintaining records, and using basic equipment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
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