About Health Education and Research Centre
RTO code: 40736
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.
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You may be interested in the following courses with an alternative provider.
HLT54121
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Enrolled Nurse
Aged Care Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Rehabilitation Nurse
Aboriginal Health Worker
Nursing Assistant
Community Health Nurse
Become an enrolled nurse with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This nationally recognised diploma is part of the enrolled nurse registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The course covers: working as a nurse within the Australian healthcare system, performing clinical assessment of patients, principles of wound management, administering medicines and intravenous therapy, nursing patients with mental health issues, monitoring acute and chronic health conditions, palliative care approaches, infection controls, ethics and legalities of nursing. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, nursing career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are seeking registration with NMBA always check with your course provider before enrolment to ensure the correct electives are selected..
Average duration: 24 months.
HLT64121
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Acute Care Nurse
Are you an enrolled nurse looking to specialise in acute care? The HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Acute care) is a nationally recognised diploma, recognised by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). During your studies you will be learning how to provide advanced clinical assessment and nursing patients with acute health conditions including diabetes, orthopaedics, and respiratory illnesses. The course also has scope to gain skills in: rehabilitation care, cardiovascular care, paediatric nursing, and palliative care. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, nursing career outcomes, and the latest course enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
HLTENN040
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Enrolled Nurse
The HLTENN040 Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy is a nationally recognised short course for enrolled nurses who need the skills to correctly deliver medications and IV fluids. Competencies include: understanding drugs and poison classifications, identifying pharmacology and substance incompatibilities, preparing patients for medication and infusion of IV fluids, calculating correct dosage and IV infusion rates, preparing blood for transfusions, keeping medicines safe during dosage, documenting and monitoring patient responses. Enquire now for the next available training dates and the full list of medicine administration and IV competencies..
Average duration: 12 weeks.
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