HLTENN040 - Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy
HERC are pleased to offer the HLTENN040 Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy as a stand-alone unit for all Enrolled Nurses who would like to advance their current scope of practice to include administering and monitoring medications and intravenous (IV) therapy in line with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requirements.
In this specialised short course, you will learn how to administer and monitor medicine and intravenous (IV) therapy as an Enrolled Nurse, including calculating dosage requirements, reading and applying written instructions from an authorised prescriber, assessing the person for medicine effectiveness and side effects, and responding to an allergic pharmacological reaction.
We are currently accepting enrolments for the unit. Please fill in the enrolment form at the bottom of the page to begin your application.
- 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 expected completion time for this unit is 12 weeks, though it may vary depending on each student's pace of self-directed learning.
The fee for the HLTENN040 Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy unit is $2800.00.
If you are a ANMF member, the fee to undertake the unit is reduced to $2500.00. Not a member? Join now!
There is a $200 non refundable enrolment fee due on commencement of the unit.
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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 placement, please contact us at info@herc.tas.edu.au to discuss your options.
- A majority of the learning will be completed online using HERCs e-learning platform
- HERC will have a Nurse Educator available to assist students with any enquiries from Monday – Friday, who can be accessed by emailing info@herc.tas.edu.au.
- Sections of the unit 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 unit.
- Quizzes
- Observational practical assessments
- Online Assessments
- Third party observation / Clinical Placement
Clinical Placement is a mandatory part of this unit.
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.
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
RPL will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, however, a direct transition between units HLTEN507A, HLTEN507B and HLTEN507C have been established and, without additional assessment, the costing for this transition is outlined below:
ANMF Members: $1800
Non ANMF Members: $2000
For more information regarding RPL for older medication units and/or other prior learning, please contact the student support team info@herc.tas.edu.au.
For more information regarding our RPL policy, please see our Student Policy Manual.
Enrolments for our HLTENN040 Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy Unit are now open!
To enrol, please fill out the below application form, including providing details regarding your current AHPRA registration and paying the $200 non-refundable enrolment fee, and we will be in contact regarding the next steps shortly.
If you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesistate to contact us at info@herc.tas.edu.au.