Nursing

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in nursing

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HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$2,496 - $6,501
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing

On Campus
20 - 24 months
$14,779 - $32,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

Blended, On Campus
6 months
$7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support

Online
12 months
$350 - $0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Blended, On Campus
2 - 4 days
$150 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid

Blended
1 - 2 days
$0 - $295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SISSS00126

Wilderness First Aid

Blended, Distance, On Campus
2 - 5 days
$0 - $1,190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT47515

Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Blended, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
$0 - $14,766
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operating Theatre Technician
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation)

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $8,746
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTSS00068

Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Blended, On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $685
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Health Care Worker
HLTAID010

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT31220

Certificate III in Basic Health Care

Blended
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

On Campus
4 days
$75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider
HLTAID003

Provide First Aid

Blended, On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID015

Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy

Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 4 days
$0 - $190
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider
HLTAID013

Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $890
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

Career Pathways for Graduates After Studying a Diploma of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing

4th October 2024

Why is Nursing a Good Career Choice in Australia?

25th November 2022

What can you do with a Diploma of Nursing?

2nd February 2021