What does this course involve?
Endorsed by the Nursing Board of Victoria, this course will provide current Division 2 Registered Nurses with the skills to administer medication within their scope.
You will learn to apply pharmacology principles to safe nursing practices. You will also learn how to administer enternal, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in the health industry.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Box Hill Accredited but contains Nationally Recognised units
What further study options will I have?
After completing this course, you may wish to further your study in specialist nursing courses such as the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Nursing.
Can I apply?
- You must have basic computer skills
- You must successfully complete the Certificate IV in Health (Nursing)
- You must be currently registered with the Nursing Board of Victoria but not a medication administration qualification
- If you registered as a Division 2 nurse before 1995, you must undertake the RN Div 2 Anatomy and Physiology Update for Medications course or present your results on application
- You must demonstrate skills in literacy and numeracy by completing a VETASSESS literacy and numeracy test at a cost of around $45. To find out how to book a test, visit the Vetassess website
How do I apply?
- Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Assessment of Application
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- Download and complete the application form to express your interest in this course and to join the waiting list for study in 2009.
Length of course
Part time - 6 months (includes 76 hours of work placement)
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Self Funded $AUD contact the Institute for further information
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Workplace assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.