Postgraduate Nursing Institute. Nursing Career Advancement Program. Promoted By

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1 Nursing Career Advancement Program Promoted By Y o u r L e a r n i n g P a r t n e r

2 Nursing Career Advancement Program NCAP is a skills and career advancement program for nurses developed by Institute of Health and Management (IHM) Australia. NCAP includes inter-personal and practical skills development, and is your first step on a pathway towards becoming a specialist registered nurse. NCAP is available at HCI Learning Hubs, a learning centre for nurses that includes connected class rooms, simulation labs and an interactive learning hub. Course Details Qualification Nursing Career Advancement Program Course Code NCAP Delivery mode Face to Face / Blended Course duration Face to face: 6 months Blended: 6 months to 1 Year AQF Level Not Applicable Accreditation Not Applicable Possible Job Outcomes Registered Nurse in overseas countries Registered Nurse in multi super specialty hospitals Nurses with experience looking for overseas placement/ up-skilling Target group: Experienced Registered Nurses looking for overseas job opportunities; New Registered Nurses with minimal or no work experience; and Registered Nurses looking for up-skilling during break (gaps in nursing practice). Course delivery summary: Full time / Blended study options Monthly enrolment 18 week program (360 hours) 3 days / week classes for face to face stream Online modules Simulation training on nursing skills Regular webinars from Australia E-Library Optional clinical placement arrangement Job placement assistance Certificate issued by IHM Australia Page 2

3 Course Modules Module 2 Nursing Skills Enhancement Module 1 Communication and soft Skills Module 4 Clinical Placement or Nursing Knowledge 1 GCNNK1 Module 3 Specialty Nursing Programs Page 3

4 What do you need to know about this course? What is the aim of this course? The Nursing Career Advancement Program utilises the latest resources and curriculum from Australia to assist students to advance their nursing career and open new opportunities in the future. Students will learn and participate in tutorials or join a group discussion about the program or a particular area of study with other students from around the world. Nurses will improve their communication and soft skills and enhance their nursing skills and understanding of evidence based nursing care. Students then choose a specialty nursing unit and complete either a clinical placement and assessment, or they may commence the first module of the Graduate Certificate in nursing. Module 1: Communication and soft skills English for Nurses Communication & Documentation in Nursing Collaborative Nursing Practice Multidisciplinary team Use effective communication skills in complex situations Deliver complex information effectively Identify and address actual and potential constraints to communication Evaluate effectiveness of communication in complicated situations Use information technology Lead small group discussions Give and receive feedback for performance improvement Use the principles and processes of open disclosure effectively Soft skills training Page 4 Module 2: Nursing Skills Enhancement 1. Comprehensive Health Assessment 60 hours Occupational Health & Safety Pharmacology in Nursing (medication calculation, administration of medications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics) Complex Nursing Care 2. Evidence Based Nursing Care 60 hours Contemporary nursing practice Introducing evidence into nursing practice Concepts and challenges in patient care Mental health Nursing care of the older adult Leadership & Management in nursing Module 3: Specialty Nursing Programs (Students could choose one specialty area from the provided list) Aged Care Nursing Child Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing Critical Care Nursing Emergency and Trauma Nursing Paediatric Nursing Renal Nursing Perioperative Nursing Orthopaedic Nursing Module 4: Clinical Placement Work placement in specialty area; and Assessment at the workplace. Or Nursing Knowledge 1 GCNNK1

5 This unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore and evaluate the concept of advanced nursing practice and the role of the nurse in this area. In addition the components for a model of advanced nursing practice and specialised practices will be discussed. Selected models of advanced nursing practice including Benner s model of expert practice will be examined with reference to students clinical experience or work practice. *This unit will give Recognition of prior learning for Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing How will I benefit from this course? You will be granted access to IHM e-resources & e-materials, and a range of professional development programs. You can attend workshops delivered by experienced speakers from the healthcare industry. You will receive ongoing support to enable you to make the most of blended learning. You can attend regular support sessions by local academics trained by HCI. There will be career advisors and industry partners on-hand to discuss career matters and industry issues, as per your requirements. You can upgrade your professional skills and knowledge in order to improve job prospects locally and internationally. There will be plenty of pathway options to study in Australia or participate in student exchange programs. You may join IHNA s Bridging Program to gain nursing registration in Australia, subject to your meeting the standards set by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), including English language requirements at the time of registration. You will get placement assistance for Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and South Eastern countries. What is the course duration and how is it delivered? Face to Face: Classes run for 3 days a week. Blended delivery: 2 Weeks intensive workshop followed by online theory and concluding with 2 weeks workshop. Duration: 6 months (full-time) / 6 months to 1 year (blended). How I know the course enrolment details? Call us to enquire about the next enrolment date. How is the course assessed? Assessment strategies are implemented for collecting evidence and making judgements about whether competency has been achieved by the learner. The assessments confirm whether an individual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in the relevant endorsed unit of competency. Module 1- Examination Module 2 - Written assignment, medication calculation test and simulation assessment Module 3 - Written assignment and simulation assessment Module 4- Work placement. What learning materials are included with this course? The learning materials you will be given include: An interactive elearning platform Interactive multimedia learning activities Discussion forums and chat rooms Video and multimedia content Links to key online resources Access to thousands of peer reviewed journal articles Access to books and ebooks through the online library Page 5

6 Facilities Access to high speed Internet and online systems High quality nursing simulation lab World class learning facilities including digital learning equipments What are the admission criteria for this course? To study online the student must have access to a computer with internet and all students must have basic computer skills. Currently registered as Registered nurses in the country of practice (must provide a current registration certificate as evidence of eligibility for registration with a nurses registration authority in country in which they originally registered). What are the fees and costs? For the latest fee schedule, go to or call What will I get on successful completion of this course? Students who successfully complete all of the required modules for this course will be issued a certificate from IHM Australia. Course Commencement dates For the latest course commencement dates, go to What are the other courses that I may be interested in? Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing Further Information The students can enrol any time of the year. The commencement of all courses is subject to enrolment quotas. Disclaimer All information contained in this publication including the availability of courses and fees is correct as of December For the latest course information, please refer to the relevant course section in IHM website. However, the Institute reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check with IHM for any amendment prior to enrolment. Page 6

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8 How to enrol? There are three ways which applicants can submit their initial application: Online You can enrol online to Send in an to and we will revert at once. Post You can send your completed application and required documentation to Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd., Level 1, Turnham Avenue, Rosanna, Victoria 3084, Australia Toll free If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us on Page 8