Course Description

Graduates of the Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) become eligible for registration as a Division 2 Registered Nurse, with medication endorsement. In this course you will gain important clinical experience through placements. Victoria University’s award simulation 'labs' gives you supervised training and hands-on learning experiences that will build your skill base and your confidence.

Those who successfully complete this course may apply to the Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV) for registration as a Division 2 Registered Nurse. It is important that you read the additional information below before applying.

 
Careers

Graduates find work in:

    * hospitals
    * medical facilities
    * aged care facilities
    * community / health care facilities


Course Structure

Core Units of Study

    * Work in the Nursing Profession;
    * Comply With Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Health Work;
    * Contribute to OHS Processes;
    * Work Effectively With Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander People;
    * Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers;
    * Confirm Physical Health Status;
    * Undertake Basic Client Assessment;
    * Implement Basic Nursing Care;
    * Undertake Basic Wound Care;
    * Deliver Nursing Care to Consumers With Mental Health Conditions;
    * Apply Legal and Ethical Parameters to Nursing Practice;
    * Deliver Basic Nursing Care to Older Clients;
    * Deliver Nursing Care to Acute Care Clients;
    * Apply First Aid;

Elective Unit of Study

    * Administer and Monitor Medications in the Work Environment;
    * Analyse Health Information;
    * Apply Effective Communication Skills in Nursing Practice;
    * Implement and Monitor Nursing Care for Clients With Chronic Health Problems;
    * Contribute to the Complex Nursing Care of Clients;

 
English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0).

Melbourne

* The completion of a Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) takes 1 year;

* The cost for Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) is around $5460 per semester;