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Division 2 Nurses (HLTEN507A, HLTAP501A) |
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This course equips participants with the skills and
knowledge required to administer
medications within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse (Division 2) in
Australia.
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Entry Criteria
- All participants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 2)
- Successful VETASSESS Nursing test (literacy and numeracy)
- Nurses initially registered prior to2003 need to complete a Mayfield
structured anatomy and physiology self learning package, and undertake an anatomy and physiology exam
Training Program
- Administer and Monitor Medications in the Work Environment (HLTEN507A)
- Analyse Health Information (HLTAP501A)
Content
- Extended scope of practice for Division 2 Nurses incorporating enteral, topical, sub-cutaneous, intra-muscular and IV regulation
- Principles of drug metabolism and action
- Indications and contraindications for drug usage
- Client assessment and evaluation of drug reactions
- Managing adverse reactions
- Methods of drug administration
- Safe handling and storage of drugs
- Legal and ethical issues related to medication administration
- Role of medications in health and illness
- Client education
- Client assessment
Training Benefits
On completion participants should be able to:
- Explain the role of medication in health and illness
- Explain the role of the Division 2 Nurse in the administration of medication
- Outline the legal and medical issues related to medication administration
- Explain principles of pharmaceuticals and drug actions
- Explain principles of pharmacokinetics
- Identify potential risk factors in different health patterns
- Assess clients prior to and following administration of prescribed medication
- Perform calculations accurately prior to the administration of medication
- Administer prescribed medication to clients
- Undertake client education related to management of prescribed medication
Delivery
- 134 hours of theory (classroom based and self directed learning)
- 76 hours of supervised practical work.
Clinical placements commence after successfully completing the theory exam component of the
course (10 days)
Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 27 March 2009
27 March; 3, 17, 24 April; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May; 5, 12, 19, 26 June; 3, 10 July 2009
Intake 2: Commencing 21 August 2009
21, 28 August; 4, 11, 18 September; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November 2009
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance crieria for each unit of study. Workbook, clinical experience and written examinations.
Award
Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment
Fee
$2,090 per person
Additional costs:
- Literacy and Numeracy test $35
- Uniform $25
- Books approximately $250
- Anatomy and Physiology Self Learning Package $25 (if applicable).
Closing Date
Intake 1: 13 February 2009
Intake 2: 10 July 2009
Location
Caulfield campus
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