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Preparation for Nursing

52895WA – Certificate IV in Preparation for Health & Nursing Studies

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Passionate about caring for others when they need it most? 
 
Our nursing preparation course – the 52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health & Nursing Studies – prepares you for university success through comprehensive online learning. This nursing foundation course is ideal for those planning university studies in nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, or allied health sciences.
 
Build the foundation for a caring career. This nursing prerequisites course teaches you to investigate human anatomy and physiology, explore health promotion principles, and understand the fundamentals of patient care and safety. You’ll develop critical thinking skills for healthcare decision-making and master academic communication – all while studying flexibly online.
 
Our university-style learning approach helps you prepare for nursing degrees with the health science foundation universities expect, with expert support just a click away. From understanding body systems and health assessment to exploring therapeutic communication and evidence-based practice, you’ll develop the knowledge base that opens doors to essential healthcare careers where you can make a real difference every day.
 
Key Focus Areas:
  • Human anatomy and physiology for healthcare
  • Health promotion and disease prevention principles
  • Patient care fundamentals and safety practices
  • Healthcare communication and professional ethics
  • Evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning
  • Academic research and professional writing skills

Study Options

Time Allocated: This enrolment gives you 12 months from commencement.

Option 1: Self-Paced Learning
  • “Complete Freedom, Complete Control”
  • Study entirely at your own pace and schedule
  • Access all materials immediately
  • No scheduled check-ins or deadlines
  • Perfect for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility
  • Ideal for shift workers, parents, or busy professionals
  • Price: $2200
 
Option 2: Guided Learning Journey
  • “Structured Support Every Step of the Way”
  • Personalised study schedule created together
  • Regular check-ins with your learning mentor
  • Milestone deadlines to keep you on track
  • Priority access to support team
  • Perfect for learners who thrive with accountability and guidance
  • Includes career pathway planning sessions
  • Price: $2500

Study Program

52895WA – Certificate IV in Preparation for Health & Nursing Studies
 
This programme will take you on a learning journey through four key areas:
 
1. Academic Communications & Professional Skills 
Master the essential skills every healthcare professional needs. You’ll develop academic writing, research techniques, and professional business document creation. These foundational skills ensure you’re ready to communicate effectively in healthcare settings and tackle university programmes with confidence.
 
Units Covered:
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • PREASU403 Apply academic skills
 
2. Anatomy & Physiology 
Build your scientific foundation in how the human body works. You’ll master medical terminology, explore human anatomy and physiology systems, and understand the physics and chemistry principles that underpin healthcare practice. Essential knowledge for anyone entering nursing, midwifery, or allied health fields.
 
Units Covered:
  • BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology
  • PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context
 
3. Medications & Healthcare Mathematics 
Develop the mathematical skills critical for safe medication administration and healthcare calculations. You’ll learn to apply mathematics in nursing and health contexts, ensuring you can perform accurate dosage calculations and understand medication principles.
 
Units Covered:
  • PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context
 
4. Disease & Infection Control 
Understand the microscopic world that impacts patient health and safety. You’ll explore the fundamental principles of microbiology in healthcare settings, giving you essential knowledge for infection prevention and control practices.
 
Units Covered:
  • PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings

Recommended Pathways

 
Perfect preparation for university pathways in:
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Midwifery
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences
  • Bachelor of Allied Health
  • Bachelor of Health Promotion
  • Bachelor of Public Health
  • Bachelor of Mental Health

After the Cert IV Completion, we recommend applying for university. A completed Cert IV will provide you with the equivalent of a 70ATAR in WA, which will satisfy the entry requirements to many university courses. Other states allocate different ATAR equivalents – please check with your favourite university to check. 

Here are some suggestions:

  • Bachelor of Nursing*
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine*
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science

*Due to being ‘competitive entry, completion of any Cert IV does not guarantee entry into Nursing or Paramedicine degrees or any course that requires more than a 70ATAR entry point. 

 

Ask us anything

No formal qualifications required, however if you do have other qualifications – these could help! Our tertiary prep courses are designed for everyone – whether you finished Year 12, left school early, or have been out of school for years. All you need is the motivation to take your next step toward your future.

Most students complete their Certificate IV in 12 months, but this depends on your chosen learning option. With self-paced learning, you can go faster or slower as needed. With guided learning, we’ll create a realistic timeline that works with your life commitments.

Absolutely! Our courses are designed for real life. Study online whenever it suits you – early mornings, lunch breaks, evenings, or weekends. Many of our students are working parents, shift workers, or carers who successfully balance study with their responsibilities.

You’re never alone in your learning journey. Our support includes EQ Education for learning challenges, flexible learning accommodations, student wellbeing support, and career pathway guidance. Plus, our guided learning option includes regular check-ins with your personal mentor.
While we can’t guarantee university admission (that’s up to each university), our Certificate IV provides you with an equivalent ATAR and the academic skills universities expect. Most of our graduates successfully transition to their chosen university programs. 
 
For example: 
WA = 70 ATAR equivalent
QLD = 74 ATAR equivalent
Check with your favourite university for their entry points.
Self-paced gives you complete freedom to study when and how you want. Guided learning includes personalised scheduling, regular mentor check-ins, milestone deadlines, and priority support access. Both options cover the same content – it’s about what support level works best for you.

We offer competitive pricing with flexible payment options to make education accessible. All costs are available on the website. But you are welcome to contact us to discuss payment plans that work with your budget. We believe financial barriers shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your goals. Our only request is that we must have the whole course paid off at least 30 days before you finish the qualification and that payments are consistent (eg, weekly or monthly)

This is exactly why tertiary prep exists! Many of our students haven’t studied for 10, 20, or even 30 years. Our courses start with building fundamental study skills and academic confidence. You’ll be surprised how quickly it comes back – and our support team is there every step of the way.

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