Diploma of Nursing

This popular course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to register as an enrolled nurse or create a pathway to university.

Our experienced team of trainers will teach you about anatomy and physiology, communication skills, medical terminology, infection control, legal and ethical issues associated with nursing, nursing patients with complex needs, administering medications, and nursing patients with mental health needs. Our partnerships with Barwon Health, St John of God Hospital, and other healthcare providers also provide excellent work placement and employment opportunities.

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Upon completing your studies, you will be eligible to register as an enrolled nurse with the NMBA.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent

Police and Working with Children check prior to placement

Computer skills

Up to date immunisation/vaccination record

Year 11 General Maths

English:

1. Declare English is their primary language – accepted countries Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America.

2. IELTS (academic module). We only accept test results:

from one test sitting, or

a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if:

you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and

you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and

no score in any component of the test is below 6.5

3. OET: C

4. TOEFL iBT. We will only accept test results:

from one test sitting, or

a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if:

a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and

no score in any of the sections is below:

20 for listening

19 for reading

24 for writing, and

20 for speaking