HLT43407 - Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
This qualification covers the application of nursing skills and knowledge required to be eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in line with some state/territory nursing and midwifery regulatory authorities. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
19 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
15 core units (or 14 if Group B medication unit group selected)
4 elective units (or 5 if Group B medication unit group selected)
Electives may be selected from:
Group A elective - for medication administration at the Certificate IV level
Group B medication unit group - for medication administration at Diploma level
Other relevant electives listed below
Up to 2 units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
There are two options (Groups A and B below) for selecting medication electives for the HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing).
Group A elective - for medication administration at Certificate IV level
The following Certificate IV level elective is available as one of four electives in line with the Packaging Rules:
HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
*Note:If the Group B medication unit group is selected in HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing):
HLTEN402B Communicate effectively in a nursing role is not required as a core unit because its content is incorporated in the unit group (in HLTEN502B Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice)
An additional elective must be selected in line with the Packaging Rules
Other relevant electives
Other electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following sample selection of electives is identified as being relevant to enrolled nursing work at this level.
CHCAC412A Provide services to older people with complex needs
CHCICS301A Provide support to meet personal care needs
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues