HLTENN040 Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy (unit)

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Study mode	Online only
Duration	Determined self-directed learning. Expected length of time is 12 weeks

Course Overview

The Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) require evidence that Enrolled Nurses have successfully completed medication administration education, to ensure the safe administration of medications.

The online HLTENN040 is taught out of the Advanced Diploma of Nursing. Students should consult the NMBA Fact Sheet: Enrolled Nursing and Medication Administration to determine whether the Advanced Diploma of Nursing’s HLTENN040 unit of competency meets their study goals.

Additional Information

This unit is delivered by ANMEC in an online delivery mode. There is an expectation that participants will be practicing within a clinical setting. Collection of workplace evidence of medication administration will be required.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be:

Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and can supply evidence of current and unlimited AHPRA registration;
Currently employed and practicing regularly in a clinical environment where a range of medication administration occurs to achieve the skill requirements for this unit;
Currently under supervision/direct report of an RN Manager who can sign recognition documentation to confirm current clinical practice and participate in workplace observation.

Fees

$1,300 full cost for ANMF members
$2,300 full cost for non ANMF members

*Members fees are available only to those who are a current financial member of ANMF(SA) or an affiliated Union for a minimum of 12 months

Assessments

Assessment includes evidence of safe medication administration, simulated documentation, medical knowledge quizzes, drug calculation exam, clinical case studies, and blood safe e learning modules.