Diploma of Nursing

Diploma

This course prepares you to work in a variety of health settings, including hospitals, aged care, primary health and mental health.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

HLT54121

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Fees

$9,934 total

About this course

This course prepares you to work in a variety of health settings, including hospitals, aged care, primary health and mental health. Upon successful completion of this qualification, you may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to be considered for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification as per the training package requirements for HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. However, for students to enrol into the Diploma of Nursing program they must meet the following CIT entry requirements:

Have completed Year 12 (within the last 10 years at an accredited or tertiary level) with at least a C grade average in English and Maths or successfully completed the LLN test (ACSF level 4).
Be at least 18 years of age
Have a current clear Working with Vulnerable People Card
Have a current clear Australian Federal Police Check - Code 08 - Hospital Employment
Have an up-to-date immunisation/vaccination record - Vaccination Card (PDF 270Kb)
Have basic computer skills
A letter from their General Practitioner stating fitness to undertake nursing duties
A current First Aid Certificate
Evidence of current Influenza and Covid vaccine - all required vaccinations

Study locations

Bruce

Online

Career pathways

Work as an Enrolled Nurse after registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)