Diploma of Nursing at Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)

Description

You will be prepared to work in a range of health settings, including hospitals, aged care, primary health care, and mental health, by taking this course. You may submit an application to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) after earning this qualification to be registered as an enrolled nurse.

Entry Requirements

CIT will presume that you have examined and satisfied all of the entry prerequisites before registering. Before or during the first several weeks of class, CIT personnel will confirm. For frequently asked questions (PDF 369Kb) concerning the Diploma of Nursing HLT54115, please click this link.

English language skills requirements

• Have successfully passed the LLN exam or have completed Year 12 (within the last 10 years at an accredited or tertiary level) with at least a C grade average in English and Math (ACSF level 4).

• Age of majority is 18 years old.

• Possess a valid licence. Card for Working with Vulnerable People

• Possess a valid licence. Hospital Employment: Australian Federal Police Check, Code 08

• Please be aware that a police check with a disclosure may preclude Industry Placement, which could limit your ability to enrol in the course and/or advance in it.

• Own a current immunization/vaccination record, such as a vaccination card (PDF 289Kb)

• Possess rudimentary computer skills

• Use the letter found at this site as your general practitioner's certification of your suitability to perform nursing tasks. A GP letter (PDF 227Kb)

• An up-to-date First Aid Certificate

• The influenza vaccine is now a requirement for all students, according to ACT Health.

Career Opportunities

The completion of a nursing diploma has many advantages. It is a programme with a 1.5 year duration. The nursing diploma is becoming increasingly popular among students. 

Apply for job openings in a variety of industries, from private nursing homes to public or private hospitals, to community health care facilities. You can apply for a variety of professional opportunities after earning your nursing diploma, including:

• Aged Care Nurse

• Palliative Care Nurse

• Mental Health Nurse

English Language Requirements

• IELTS

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition fee

• $9,095