IV Administration for Enrolled Nurses

Course Code
HLTEN519A
Course Type
Skills Development Course
Course Level
Skills Deepening
Department
Health and Community Services
Course Location
Warragul
Course Duration
10 weeks (1 day per week) and clinical placement
Course Cost
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Study Modes
On Campus
Times
One day/week 9am-4pm, and clinical placement (38 hours)
Enquiries
Cathrine Righton
Phone: (03) 5622 8529
Fax:  1300 094 661
Email: cathriner@gippstafe.edu.au
Post:  PO Box 3279, GMC Morwell 3841

Course Overview

Successful completion of this unit will allow EN to administer medications by all 5 routes.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

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.

Employment Prospects

  • Enrolled Nurse 

Entry Requirements

Applicants for this course MUST be currently registered as an Enrolled Nurse with the NMBA.

Pre-Requisites

Must have completed units to be Medication Administration qualified (no notation on registration with NMBA)
Must have completed HLTEN505A- Contribute to the Complex Care of Clients
Must be working in the Acute Sector

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

  • Case Studies
  • Online learning packages
  • Written examination
  • Simulated lab assessment
  • Clinical placement 

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Times

HLTEN519A
Administer and Monitor Intravenous Therapy