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Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
National ID: 52831WA | State ID: BCY91
This qualification is part of the Lower fees, local skills program where you'll pay only half of the standard course fees.
Are you interested in a career in health but don’t know where to start?
The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support your further learning.
As well as being a great starting point, the course is also great stepping stone between Certificate III qualifications such as Health Service Assistance, Allied Health Assistance and towards Diploma qualifications like Enrolled Nursing.
This course can be studied part time through our McLarty campus.
Gain these skills
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Provide information on human anatomy and physiology
- Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings
- Use mathematics in a nursing and health context
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
- Caring, understanding, non-judgmental and empathetic
- Attention to detail and diligent
- Quick problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
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The course, it made me realize that I wanted to broaden my horizons ... and now I'm doing my Bachelor of Nursing at university. Naomi Nash
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate II or Certificate III |
Job opportunities
Not occupationally specific. This course will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support learning in qualifications such as Health Service Assistance, Allied Health Assistance and Diploma qualifications like Enrolled Nursing.
Further study
Further study pathways may include:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Other health-related degrees at university
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types eg part-time or online visit our Apply and Enrol page.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
To commence an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study, head to our Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more details.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 1, 2020
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) - On CampusDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
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Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Midland |
| How |
On campus |
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Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Mount Lawley |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Mount Lawley |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2020
Mount Lawley - On CampusDetails
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration | 1 semester/s |
| When | Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where | Mount Lawley |
| How |
On campus |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.
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Page last updated March 27, 2020