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Office of the Provost

School

La Trobe Rural Health School

Course coordinator

Lyn Miller

Location(s)

Shepparton (GOTAFE)

Course instance contact

Lyn Miller

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Healthcare (Nursing Foundation), students must complete 360 credit points as follows: 360 core credit-points

Course structure
360 credit points

Level one105 credit points
Level two135 credit points
Level three120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of normal and variations to health status across the lifespan
2.
Plan and implement evidenced based care strategies when providing person centred care
3.
Exhibit therapeutic and culturally competent communications in everyday and complex situations of nursing practice through the application of theoretical knowledge and acquired skills
4.
Investigate and synthesise current and future issues in health, adapting skills, knowledge and practice to new situations
5.
Perform person-centred care interventions to the needs of individual clients and their family that are sensitive to the client development level, the cultural context and the health care setting
6.
Provide quality care for clients through the application of a critical thinking framework, use of problem-solving skills and consistent use of emerging research to inform the approach to practice
7.
Demonstrate capacity to actively participate in productive, inter- professional team capabilities while implementing contemporary care
8.
Utilise a reflective practice framework to identify learning needs and objectives that frame responsible, ethical and accountable nursing practice, compliance with Australian Law, professional regulations and scope of practice

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Partner provider

Goulburn Ovens TAFE (GOTAFE)

External pathways

External pathways into this course