Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations
- Course Code
- 52401WA
- Course Type
- Accredited Course
- Course Level
- Skills Building
- Course Location
- Gippsland Education Precinct (GEP)
- Course Duration
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Part Time: 6 months
- Course Cost
- For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
- Study Modes
- Part Time (Day)
- Starting Date
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Part Time:
- July 2012
- Enquiries
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Phone: (03) 5622 8500
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: cathriner@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841
Course Overview
Expressions of interest accepted throughout the year.
Download application form here.
Gain a solid foundation for your nursing career by enrolling in this course at GippsTAFE.
You'll learn about human biology, chemistry and physics as they apply to nursing, as well as the research, note taking and communication skills required to successfully undertake advanced study.
Successful completion of this course prepares you for application for entry to undergraduate nursing at Monash University Gippsland.
What you will learn
In this course you will learn how to:
- Develop and demonstrate advanced communication skills
- Develop and apply knowledge of human biology
- Perform calculations in health mathematics
- Apply concepts from chemistry and physics to health
- Apply basic microbiological and infection control concepts
- Identify and document sociological processes that influence health.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Entry Requirements
- Written application
- VETASSESS numeracy and literacy assessment
- Interview
All applicants are to book an Enrolled Nursing VETASSESS test online at www.vetassess.com.au
Full details are available from the VETASSESS website. Sessions will be conducted at GippsTAFE (Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE) GEP Churchill in February 2012.
Please note that bookings for VETASSESS close 1 week prior to each session date.
How To Apply
Direct to InstituteAssessment
Assessment is competency based and includes tests, written papers, case studies, classroom activities, group activities and verbal presentations.
Can prospective students enrol in individual units?
Yes.Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| 50033 |
Develop and demonstrate advanced communication skills |
| 50034 |
Develop and apply knowledge of human biology |
| 50035 |
Perform calculations in health mathematics |
| 50036 |
Apply concepts from chemist and physics to health |
| 50037 |
Apply basic microbiological and infection control concepts |
| 50038 |
Identify and document sociological processes that influence health |