CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH SCIENCE- PATHWAY TO DIPLOMA IN NURSING (ENROLLED)- TAFE South Australia

Duration:

• Or 1.5 years (Full time only)

Entry Qualifications:

• 5 passes in G.C.E Ordinary Levels (Local / London)

If you enjoy working with people & care about good health you may be interested in pursuing a career in Nursing. Nurse can be involved in caring for the sick, rehabilitation, promoting health, preventing diseases, teaching & a host of other activities. Thus nursing not only requires medical knowledge, skill & competence but empathy, patience & a caring nature.

You can now start your internationally recognised TAFE South Australian Diploma of Nursing, right here in Sri Lanka, with our Certificate in Health Sciences (Pathway to Nursing).

Graduates are able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning with TAFE South Australia. An individual assessment of Skills and Knowledge will be undertaken when you enroll in the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/ Division 2 Nursing) with TAFE South Australia.

Students undertake the Certificate in Health Sciences can continue their studies in 3 different pathways; Nursing, Reflexology and Massage Therapy. The content for this program uses TAFE South Australia prepared course materials, which have been quality assured. This program is 12 months duration.

Students enroll in the IIHS Certificate in Health Sciences, once completed; TAFE South Australia will assess students individually, for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the Diploma programs. If successful, this will mean that you receive credit towards the TAFE SA qualification. TAFE South Australia’s practice of Recognition of Prior Learning is consistent with the Course credit definition and conditions of the Educational Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice 2007.* If course credits or exemptions are granted through RPL this may reduce the duration of the course. More information on RPL can be found on the TAFE South Australian websitehttp://www.tafesa.edu.au/international/apply-international-student/int-policies-responsibilities/int-rpl

(* Course credit: exemption from enrolment in a particular part of the course as a result of previous study, experience or recognition of competency currently held. Includes academic credit and recognition of prior learning)

At the completion of this program, students can gain employment in Sri Lanka as Nurse Assistants, or continue their studies in the Diploma of General Nursing or Diploma in Health Care (personal care assistant).