Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) (HLT43407)
Entry Criteria
• Minimum age 18 years
• Attendance at a Mayfield Education information session
• Cited VETASSESS test completed in last 3 months or;
• Successful Mayfield Education Nursing test (literacy and numeracy)
• Interview
• Police check
• Immunisation status required
Further details available on our website from end January 2010
Training Program
Compulsory Units
• Confirm physical health status (HLTAP401A)
• Analyse health information (HLTAP501A)
• Work in the nursing profession (HLTEN401A)
• Undertake basic client assessment. (HLTEN403A)
• Implement basic nursing care (HLTEN405A)
• Undertake basic wound care (HLTEN406A)
• Deliver nursing care to consumers with mental health conditions (HLTEN410A)
• Deliver basic nursing care to older clients (HLTEN414A)
• Deliver nursing care to acute care clients (HLTEN415A)
• Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice (HLTEN502A)
• Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients (HLTEN505A)
• Administer and monitor medications in the work environment (HLTEN507A)
• Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice (HLTEN509A)
• Implement and monitor nursing care for clients with chronic health problems (HLTEN513A)
• Apply first aid (HLTFA301B)
• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (HLTHIR403B)
• Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (HLTHIR404B)
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301A)
• Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300A)
Course Benefits
At Mayfield Education, you will benefit from obtaining a strong theoretical understanding across the five fields of nursing: aged care, acute care, mental health, rehabilitation and community care nursing. We offer a breadth of clinical experience which fosters the development of your competency as a nurse, and increases your appreciation of the importance of evidence based practice.
Upon successful completion of this training, you will be eligible to apply for registration for Division 2 Certificate IV Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) with the Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV).
Delivery
• On site at Mayfield Education, Hawthorn and Caulfield campuses
• Clinical placement in full week blocks
Dates
Commencing 12 April 2010
12 – 23 April; Every Friday thereafter
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Assignments, written tests and examinations, a reflective journal and a clinical experience competency workbook. You are required to successfully complete all theoretical and clinical components.
Award
Nationally Recognised Certificate
Learning Pathway
Some course credit is offered to RN2 Certificate IV Nursing nurses upon entry to a Division 1 nursing course.
Units of competency leading to Diploma and Advanced Diploma.
Fee
$12,810. Full fee
Instalments may be arranged subject to credit check
Applicants may be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the funding table for eligiblity criteria or contact Mayfield Education Student Services for further information.Additional costs:
Mayfield Literacy and Numeracy test $25
Materials fee $350
Text Books approximately $750
Uniform $90
Nursing Calculations CD $30.45
Study loans are available through ‘Nurses First’, www.nurses1st.com.au
Closing Date
Intake 1: 19 March 2010
Intake 2: 18 June 2010
Location
Caulfield campus
