HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing

• Applicants must be currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and can supply evidence of current AHPRA registration
• Applicants must supply evidence of their Enrolled Nurse qualification, including details of Units of Competency achieved
• All students enrolling in this course are expected to have basic computer skills including the ability to use a computer or laptop, internet, email and a word processor.
• Although HERC provide access to computers/laptops during our opening hours (Monday-Friday 9am-4pm), it is recommended that students have access to a laptop or computer they can use outside of these hours to work on their self-directed study.
• Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone.
• Given the online nature of the course, applicants are required to provide a current photo ID for verification purposes

The course duration varies depending on the chosen stream and the students current academic/work experience.

The fee for the HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing – Acute Care Stream is $7900.00.

If you are a ANMF member, the fee to undertake the course is reduced to $6999.00. Not a member? Join now!

There is a $400 non-refundable enrolment fee due on commencement of the course.

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Please note: This cost does not include placement organised by HERC. If you are not currently working and believe you will require a placement, please contact us at info@herc.tas.edu.au to discuss your options.

This qualification will be delivered using a combination of online-based delivery and other student participation and engagement methods. Students will be assisted by a HERC Nurse Educator who will provide them with ongoing support throughout their course, online and in person (when required).

Sections of the course will need to be demonstrated in the HERC simulation lab (182 Macquarie Street, Hobart). This will be organised with each student once they have completed the knowledge requirements of the course.

Clinical Placement is a mandatory part of this course.

Placement is undertaken after all theory and simulated practical assessments of the training have been completed.

Placement can be undertaken in your current workplace under RN supervision where clinically appropriate, or alternatively, HERC can organise a clinical placement for you in a suitable facility.  Please note: If a clinical placement needs to be organised by HERC, an additional fee may apply.

10 units must be completed in total to achieve an Advanced Diploma of Nursing. This is comprised of 3 core units and 7 elective units chosen by HERC based on the requested stream and specialisation.

At this stage, HERC are currently offering the Acute Care stream for the Advanced Diploma, which is made up of the below units:

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is an assessment of skills and knowledge you’ve acquired through previous training, work or life experience which are relevant to your course. RPL allows your provider to assess your existing competency against the requirements of the course. You can be granted part or all of a unit of competency by RPL. You can apply for RPL after enrolling.

You need to supply evidence to prove your skills and knowledge. You can use a variety of evidence to apply for RPL such as:

• records of completed training
• assessment items
• assessment records
• declarations from your employer

If you believe you are eligible for RPL for one or more units of the Advanced Diploma, please use the section on the enrolment form to indicate your interest in applying for RPL. Once submitted, our Student Support Team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.