Diploma of Nursing

Accreditation

The Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2) program offered by EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and therefore we are able to accept International Students.

Students undertaking this Diploma level qualification can expect to spend 20 contact hours per week. This time is made up of structured lectures, tutorials, structured clinical work placement and other formal study requirements as required. Students can expect to spend an additional average of 10 – 15 hours personal study and research.

15 months, including clinical skills days and clinical work experience

April or September

Satisfactory completion of year 12 or completion of Certificate III studies in an area related to nursing. English proficiency demonstrated by IELTS 5.5. Ability to meet the physical demands of nursing work, in particular, the requirements of manual handling.

Course Content

Subjects typically include:

communication in the nursing environment

occupational health and safety

working in a culturally diverse environment

preliminary health assessment

fundamental nursing procedures

client based observations and information

health terminology

legal and ethical practice

complex nursing procedures

infection control

administering and monitoring medications

wound management

disability

palliative care for the terminally ill

nursing care for chronic health problems

nursing care for acute health problems

mental health

aged care

medical nursing

surgical nursing

Completion of the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2) will provide the equivalent of 12 months of credit in the Bachelor of Nursing course at the University of South Australia or the equivalent of 12 months of credit in the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration) at Flinders University.

RPL is an approach that takes into account what individuals have learned from other courses, life experiences, work experiences and training provided at work. It measures this experience against the outcomes of the course students wish to complete. Students will need to produce evidence to support their case. A successful RPL application may lead to a reduction in the length of the course. RPL attracts a fee of 30% of the standard  course/tuition fee.

This sets out the guidelines for the ethical conduct of registered providers of courses to International Students. EQUALS International is a registered provider of courses for International Students and is committed to meeting educational standards outlined in the National Code of Practice issued by the Australian Government.

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