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Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations
Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations
Accredited course
National Code:
52401WA
52401WA
State Code:
7170
7170
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/08/2011
Field of Education
0603 - Nursing
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
293
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide an entrance qualification to the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing.
To enhance the educational and training prospects for those wanting to train as either an Enrolled or Registered Nurse.
Schedule
1. Core units
Students must complete all six-core units below to be eligible for the Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50037 | 50037 | Apply basic microbiological and infection control concepts | 20 | Module |
| 50036 | 50036 | Apply concepts from chemistry and physics to health | 63 | Module |
| 50034 | 50034 | Develop and apply knowledge of human biology | 80 | Module |
| 50033 | 50033 | Develop and demonstrate advanced communication skills | 60 | Module |
| 50038 | 50038 | Identify and document sociological processes that influence health | 34 | Module |
| 50035 | 50035 | Perform calculations in health mathematics | 36 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7151 | 51936 | Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3744 | 52722WA | Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of Durack Institute of Technology.
2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52401WA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Terry Croft, 175 Fitzgerald Street GERALDTON WA 6530, Locked Bag 103 GERALDTON WA 6531. T:
08 99562737 F:08 99217705 E: terry.croft@durack.edu.au.
4. Details were entered on to STARS on 9/8/2011.
2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 52401WA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Terry Croft, 175 Fitzgerald Street GERALDTON WA 6530, Locked Bag 103 GERALDTON WA 6531. T:
08 99562737 F:08 99217705 E: terry.croft@durack.edu.au.
4. Details were entered on to STARS on 9/8/2011.
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