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Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

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Are you interested in a career in health but don't know where to start?. The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support your further learning.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 semester full-time
Course Code
52895WA
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Are you interested in a career in health but don't know where to start?.

The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support your further learning.

This course will help you meet the requirements for entry into a number of higher-level health related courses, such as Diploma of Nursing at TAFE or nursing or health degrees at university. It is a great stepping stone between a Certificate III health qualification, and these courses.

To complete this course you'll participate in a combination of 3 days of face to face training plus online training as scheduled.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

Midland

Online

What you will learn

  • Gain a broader knowledge of sciences relating to health
  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • Provide information on human anatomy and physiology
  • Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings
  • Use mathematics in a nursing and health context

Career pathways

  • To explore job profiles

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to meet the entry requirements for higher level study.
You will gain knowledge about the human body , health, disease, foundation maths , computer skills as well as study skills to support learning in qualifications such as

  • Health Service Assistance,
  • Allied Health Assistance,
  • Ageing, Disability,
  • Sterilisation,
  • Pharmacy,
  • Pathology and
  • Diploma qualifications such as Enrolled Nursing and Anaesthetic Technology

Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.