Health Education and Research Centre

HLTENN040

Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

HERC are pleased to offer the HLTENN040 Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy as a stand-alone unit for all Enrolled Nurses who would like to advance their current scope of practice to include administering and monitoring medications and intravenous (IV) therapy in line with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requirements.

In this specialised short course, you will learn how to administer and monitor medicine and intravenous (IV) therapy as an Enrolled Nurse, including calculating dosage requirements, reading and applying written instructions from an authorised prescriber, assessing the person for medicine effectiveness and side effects, and responding to an allergic pharmacological reaction.

Delivery mode

Health Education and Research Centre offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 182 Macquarie Street, Hobart

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $2,800 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$2,800
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$2,800
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Health Education and Research Centre to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Weeks
Estimated fee* $0 - $2,800 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy will prepare you for the following role.

Enrolled Nurse

An Enrolled Nurse provides care to patients in a range of settings such as hospitals, healthcare facilities and residential care environments. You ...

Avg yearly income $71,656
Entry barriers Low

About Health Education and Research Centre

HERC was established in 2013 as an initiative of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch) in order to provide accessible, high quality training for health professions.

HERC offers foundation skills training for early school leavers and initial vocational training for those beginning a career. We also provide continuing professional development for practicing nurses. HERC has it all. HERC’s full range of courses span nursing, midwifery, aged care and community services. Our nationally recognised courses are delivered by registered nurses and other professionals with an extensive range of relevant knowledge and industry experience.

As HERC is a Skills Tasmania Endorsed Registered Training Organisation (RTO), some places in selected courses are funded by the Tasmanian Government. Contact one of our Education Professionals to find our about the availability and eligibility criteria for funded places.