Overseas Qualified Nurses Australian Nursing Induction Program

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1 Overseas Qualified Nurses Australian Nursing Induction Program Course Outcome This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and understanding to practice as a nurse safely and competently in a variety of health care settings. Employment Opportunities This course may provide you with Registered Nurse employment opportunities in a range of health settings such as: acute care, chronic care, aged care, rehabilitation, and mental health. Registration and Immigration Source: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, as at 3 rd October, Internationally qualified applicants must meet the Registration Standards of their health profession which includes the English Language Skills Registration Standard. Additional requirements also apply to the following professions: Chiropractor Medical Practitioner Optometrist Osteopath Physiotherapist Podiatrist Outline of English Language Skills Standard Internationally qualified applicants who did not complete their secondary education in English must demonstrate that they have the necessary English language skills for registration purposes. This requires: a minimum score of 7 in each component of the IELTS academic module, OET or specified alternatives, with the exception of Pharmacy, which requires a minimum score of 7.5 test results to be obtained within two years prior to registration application. Kontea Pty Ltd Trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, ACN Page 1

2 Exemptions National Boards (with the exception of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia) may grant an exemption from the requirements where the applicant provides evidence that they: completed secondary education that was taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America and hold tertiary qualifications in the relevant professional discipline that was taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America. Registration standards for Nursing and Midwifery are available at Those considering applying to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration as Registered Nurse should familiarise themselves with the Framework for the assessment of internationally qualified nurses and midwives for registration available online at AP&chksum=rbtIhlZj1%2fRDYU7puzOixw%3d%3d. Further Study This course may also provide pathways into other higher qualifications in nursing and/or health care. Participant Requirements All candidates are to provide: 1. Evidence of a pass in IELTS with an over-all minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each module or OET nursing version level of B or above in a single sitting. Note: Participants are able to undertake English Language testing at AISI where proficiency of English certification is not available. 2. Appropriate reference checks. 3. Evidence of current nursing practice in the past 1-3 years. 4. Certified copies of Nursing Qualifications. Course Program Unit 1: Working in the nursing profession This unit develops the skills and knowledge required to practise as a nursing professional with clients across the lifespan in a range of health care environments, such as acute care, community care, mental health, aged care, medical / surgical. Unit 2: Communication skills in nursing practice This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for effective communication in complex communication situations and its application to nursing practice; the function and purpose of small groups; meeting procedures; and the dynamics of group work and evaluation as a tool for continuous improvement. Unit 3: Client assessment and developing nursing care plans The skills and knowledge required of an Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse in contributing to the development of individualised health care plans by collection of data captured during a client's preliminary and ongoing health assessments are developed through this unit. Assessment is based on a lifespan approach. Kontea Pty Ltd Trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, ACN Page 2

3 Unit 4: Planning of nursing care This unit builds up the knowledge and skills required to implement nursing care plans for individual clients and evaluate the care provided in a range of health environments. Unit 5: Reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in health This unit develops the skills and knowledge required of the Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse to demonstrate nursing practice in a contemporary health environment using critical thinking and analysis and reflective practice. Unit 6: Management in a health care business The skills and knowledge required to manage the business requirements of a practice within the health care environment are covered in this unit. Unit 7 (Optional): Clinical Practice - Practice in the contemporary aged care environment This unit develops the skills and knowledge required to implement principles of aged care nursing, enabling the Enrolled/Division 2 nurse to provide holistic nursing care to aged clients at an advanced level. Duration 10 weeks full time study at 20 hours per week. Where participants engage in clinical placement, additional hours will be scheduled on a weekly basis. Course Fees Application Fee AUD $200 (Non-refundable) Tuition Fee AUD $8,500 (includes all materials required) Clinical Placement (Optional) AUD $3,500 Course Assessment Seminar presentation Written assessment Practical assessment Project work Examination or testing Clinical placement assessment where included in course program Application Process You can apply by completing the attached form and returning it to Australian Industrial Systems Institute. Course Intakes This course commences on the first Monday of each month. Kontea Pty Ltd Trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, ACN Page 3

4 Application for Enrolment Overseas Qualified Nurses Australian Nursing Induction Program Title Family Name Given Name Other Name(s) Gender Date of Birth Mailing Address Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other... Male Female / / Home Address ( As above if same as Mailing Address) Telephone Number Fax Number Mobile Number Intake Nomination Residency English Language Proficiency Year Month Do you have Australian Permanent Residency (PR) status? Yes If Yes, please provide evidence of this status with your application form. No If no, what is the type of visa you currently hold [please provide evidence] Citizenship: Country of Application: Is English your first language? Yes No Was English your language of instruction at secondary and tertiary level? Yes No International applicants must provide documented evidence of completing one of the following English proficiency tests. Tick the one you are providing. IELTS Academic: achieving an overall minimum score of 7.0 with minimum individual score of 7.0 in writing, speaking, reading and listening; OR OET: Nursing version level B or above in a single sitting. Date of Test: Institution: Overall Score Achieved: Listening Score: Writing Score: Reading Score: Speaking Score: Kontea Pty Ltd Trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, ACN Page 4

5 Disability OR To be tested by AISI at time of course commencement. Note: where English Language levels are not sufficient, participants may be required to undertake studies in English language prior to commencement of studies in the Overseas Qualified Nurses Australian Nursing Induction Program. Do you have a disability? Yes No If Yes, please state: Nursing Qualifications Are you qualified as: Registered Nurse Midwife Mental Health Nurse Enrolled Nurse Graduate Nurse List below all your Nursing Qualifications. Attach certified copies of your Nursing Graduation Certificate, Diploma or Degree as well as the transcript or academic record showing your grades for the nursing diploma or degree. Experience date is considered from the date of Nursing Registration. Qualification Type of Certificate/Award & Institution Country of Qualification and Language of instruction Duration of Course From To Attach additional sheets as required. List below your experience as a qualified nurse. Please supply statements from employers and a reference. Employer Position Held Area of Experience Duration From To Attach additional sheets as required. Registration Please supply a certified copy of your initial registration Country: Registering Authority: Registration Number: Date of Registration: Have you ever been registered in Australia? Kontea Pty Ltd Trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, ACN Page 5

6 Yes No Other relevant programs, training, studies or experience Are you currently registered? Yes (give details below) No Country: Registering Authority: Registration Number: Date of Registration: TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS: If documents are in a language other than English, you must have them translated by an official translator before sending them to us. Once the documents have been translated, both the translation and the documents in the original language, should be sent with this application form. CERTIFIED COPIES: If applying by mail, each copy of an original document must bear a statement certifying that it is a true copy of the original by a Lawyer, Justice of the Peace, Peace Commissioner, Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public, Judge, Magistrate, a member of the Australian Immigration Department, Australian Embassy or Consulate. The person who signs the document must have the legal authority to do so and the statement should also include the appropriate official stamp or seal. It should also include the date of the statement and the name, signature, business contact address and business phone number of the person making the statement. Declaration REFUNDS If an application for a visa is rejected for an offshore student applying for enrolment from offshore, then all course fees will be refunded in full provided that documentary evidence is supplied within fourteen (14) days of visa rejection. The Application fee will not be refunded. Conditions under which Australian Industrial Systems Institute will refund course fees: If the offered course does not start on the scheduled starting date or an alternative agreed starting day. If the course ceases to be provided after the course starts but before the course is completed In the unlikely event that AISI is unable to deliver your course in full, you will be offered a refund of all the course money you have paid to date. The refund will be paid to you within 2 weeks of the day on which the course ceased being provided. Refunds paid if a student does not commence or withdraws from the course: If a student withdraws from a course at anytime after the commencement date of the course No Refund will be made, except - We will refund the total course fees we received from the student paid prior to either the course commencement date or the student withdrawal date less: In the case of a student withdrawal: 20% of the course fees if we receive more than 27 days notice of withdrawal 40% of the course fees if we receive less than 28 days notice of withdrawal If a student withdraws from a course at anytime after the commencement date of the course : No Refund will be made. I declare that: Kontea Pty Ltd Trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, ACN Page 6

7 to the best of my knowledge, the information provided by me is true and complete. I acknowledge that AISI may vary or reverse any decision regarding admission or enrolment made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information provided by me. I authorise AISI to make enquiries about the details associated with this application. I understand the above conditions and am prepared to accept them in full. I understand that I, or my sponsor, will be responsible for the full cost of the program for which I am seeking admission, as well as travel and living costs. I understand that, as part of the program, I may need to travel to health facilities for clinical placement and all cost associated with travelling and accommodation shall be borne by me. Signature Date / / Kontea Pty Ltd Trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, ACN Page 7