Online Course Brochure
For enrolment in 2010

Special admission requirements

While there are no HSC/VCE subjects specified as prerequisites for admission, intending applicants are advised to include physics and biology. Chemistry is also recommended.

Non-recent school leavers will be assessed via a written application on a combination of work or industry experience, evidence of academic ability (studies undertaken) and, where applicable, demonstrated skills or proficiency as required for the course for which admission is being sought.

Applicants who believe they do not have an appropriate high school background are recommended to undertake the CSU STUDY LINK Chemistry course (fee paying). Further details may be obtained by contacting info.csu on 1800 334 733.

Non-recent school leavers have the option of sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) administered by UAC. Refer to the UAC Guide for dates and locations for sitting the STAT test.

Additional selection criteria

Applicants must complete an additional information form which is available by clicking here. Failure to do so could prejudice your entry to the course. Completed forms should be sent to the University by early December 2008 to the address on the additional information form.

Additional requirements

Students will be required to purchase a number of items of clinical equipment and a clinical uniform. Students are also responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses to and from their clinical placements. This can be expensive in the fourth year as currently two 8-week external placements are a requirement of the course.

Senior First Aid Certificate
All students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate, obtained at their own cost, from an accredited body (Workcover approved) before undertaking clinical placements. This is to be attained before you undertake your first clinical practicum in your first year of study.

Criminal record clearance
The Department of Health in NSW and some other states currently require all staff at health facilities to undergo criminal record checks. The checks are intended to identify people who might, because of convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, put clients' personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.

By definition, the term staff' includes students on clinical placements. All students must therefore have a Criminal Record Clearance prior to placement in any capacity in the NSW Health system and in some Victorian organisations. Prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance will make it difficult to complete this course satisfactorily because it may not be possible to arrange suitable clinical placements.

In addition, all students are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration indicating if they are a prohibited person under the Child Protection Act 1998.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Coordinator.

Immunisation
NSW Health have introduced an immunisation policy, Occupational Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseases, for all staff at health facilities to undergo mandatory vaccination.
By definition, the term staff' includes students on clinical placements. All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases prior to placement within the NSW Health System. Results of these vaccinations are kept on a personal record (available from the School through which the student is studying). This card must be presented upon request by NSW Health staff whilst the student is on placement.

 

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