HLT Advanced Diploma of Nursing

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1 HLT Advanced Diploma of Nursing Course Description This nationally accredited qualification reflects the role of enrolled nurses with advanced skills who work in a specialised area of nursing practice. At this level, enrolled nurses integrate and adapt specialised, technical and theoretical knowledge to address a diverse range of clinical situations and challenges in their area of specialisation. They contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practice using research and participation in broader organisational quality practices. ANMEC offers an Acute Care stream Advanced Diploma of Nursing: Entry Requirements Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who are currently working in Australia as an enrolled nurse in an appropriate clinical setting and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse without notation with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Additional entry requirements will apply due to the clinical workplace assessment components. Further information regarding these requirements is listed below in the section Performance Requirements for Entry. Commencement Date: Expressions of interest are being taken now and enrolments are on a rolling intake Full tuition fee: $6,050 - ANMF branch member* $7,850 - Non ANMF member fees Incl. $500 non refundable enrolment commitment * Conditions apply Tuition fees may vary depending on stream selection and existing skills and knowledge held by the applicant. VET Student Loans is available to eligible students to a capped amount of $15,225 Delivery Delivery is via on-line, self-directed learning with ongoing support from your ANMEC educator Length of Course 12 months part time (may be completed earlier depending on student study skills) VET Student Loans Eligible students are entitled for loans up to a capped amount of $15,225 for this course. Students will be required to contribute the gap should the total tuition fee exceed the loan cap. Gap payments will be required to be paid by the 4 nominated census dates Please visit for more information Please note: Course costs are subject to change, please confirm at time of enrolment. This information is current as of March Website: training@anmfsa.org.au

2 HLT64115 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Acute Care) Acute Care Please read Performance Requirements for entry information below on performance requirements to assist with suitability of your clinical workplace environment for undertaking this qualification. 10 units in total made up of: 3 core units 5 compulsory units 2 elective units Units HLTENN020 Conduct clinical assessments HLTENN033 Research and report on nursing trends and practice HLTENN034 Contribute to the improvement of clinical practice HLTENN007 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy HLTENN023 Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting HLTENN024 Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting HLTENN010 Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice HLTENN025 Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment HLTHPS009 Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation, or

3 Performance requirements for entry In understanding your eligibility to enrol into the acute care Advanced Diploma, there are specific performance and practice requirements to be met. Please review your exposure to the clinical workplace performance requirements as listed below to assist understanding of your ability to complete the course. Participants wishing to enrol in the Acute care stream must be able to perform the HLTENN007 Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy by calculating medications with 100% accuracy and use the Rights of Medication to administer medication to at least 3 people in the workplace, and which must include the following routes: oral sub-cutaneous injection calculated medications with 100% accuracy and used the Rights of Medication to administer medication in the workplace or in a simulation environment to at least 2 people, and which must include the following routes: intramuscular injections peripheral IV injection safely prepared equipment for IV therapy and blood and blood products administration, and monitored IV therapy and blood and blood products administration in the workplace to at least 2 people including assessing cannula site. Participants wishing to enrol in the Acute care stream must be able to perform the HLTENN023 Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting, on no fewer than 3 people in a respiratory care setting in the workplace: care of an arterial line positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) care of permanent and temporary mechanical ventilation including suctioning and bagging tracheal suction via an endotracheal tube (ETT) assisted with the insertion or removal of pleural and intercostal drains administered oxygen based on interpretation of oximetry readings or blood gas analysis in consultation with registered nurse Continued

4 Participants wishing to enrol in the Acute care stream must be able to perform the HLTENN024 Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting, on no fewer than 3 people with a cardiovascular condition in the workplace: performed the following nursing care interventions on no fewer than 3 people with a cardiovascular condition in the workplace: administration of (non-invasive) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)/midline management monitoring of electrocardiograph readings for abnormalities under water seal drain management Participants must be able to perform the following nursing care interventions for successful completion of the unit HLTHPS009 Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation Prepared equipment and performed peripheral intravenous cannulation for: 3 different clients according to manufacturer s instructions and organisation procedures monitored 1 in-situ peripheral intravenous cannula, documenting assessment of the patency of the cannula and condition of the site safely removed 1 peripheral intravenous cannula from a client in accordance with organisation procedures

5 Incidental Fees Replacement copies of statements of attainment, certificates and diplomas $25 Requesting and processing of late fees, each event $35 Additional assessments beyond the 3 provided within the course $45 Processing and marking of work in lieu for each session of 3 hours $45 Additional tuition beyond the 2 hours provided, per unit of competency Late assignment fee Photocopying per page black and white $45p/hour $35 $0.10 cents Please Note: this publication was printed on 01/03/2018 and the information is correct at the time of publication. V2 MN 19/3/2018