Registration Bridging Program for Overseas Qualified Registered Nurses

Course Outcome
This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to practice safely and competently in a variety of health care settings.On successful completion of this course, graduates will be eligible to apply to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for registration as Registered Nurse.

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.
 
Course Accreditation
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
 
What further study options will I have?
This course may also provide pathways into the Master of Nursing, and other higher qualifications in nursing and/or health care.
 
How will I be selected for this course?
Assessment of application
Successful in a selection telephone interview

Where will I study?
Melbourne and/or Perth Campus
 
How will I be assessed?
Seminar presentation
Written assessment
Practical assessment
Project work
Examination or testing
Clinical placement assessment
 
Course Modules
Module 1: Professional Issues in Clinical Practice
Module 2: Comprehensive Health Assessment
Module 3: Evidenced Based Nursing Care
Module 4: Clinical Placement

• Duration
• 10 – 12 weeks full time (Comprising of 4 weeks theory and 6 - 8 weeks clinical experience).
• Criteria

• All candidates are required to:
  1. Provide a letter from AHPRA confirming eligibility to undertake the Initial Registration Course
  2. Evidence of a current police check
  3. English requirements as set by AHPRA, i.e. IELTS 7.0 in each module. If AHPRA has given exemption for IELTS, a minimum overall score of 6.5 is required.
  4. Appropriate reference checks
  5. Minimum 2 years’ work experience as a Registered Nurse.

• How to Apply

• Online: Direct online application
   
  Email: Download and complete the application form and send it by e-mail with all attachments to enquiry@ihna.edu.au
   
  Post: Download and complete the application form. You can send your completed application and required documentation to our Perth or Melbourne office.

   

                      If you have any other questions, please contact us