The University of South Australia’s Australian Registered Nurse Training Program (ARNTP) is a non-award professional certificate for registered nurses who already hold a diploma or degree in nursing. Since its inception in 2003, more than 340 overseas educated registered nurses have successfully completed the ARNTP and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board South Australia (nmbSA).
The shortage of registered nurses in South Australia and interstate has provided many opportunities for our graduates to gain employment.
Program Aim
This program prepares overseas qualified registered nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to meet the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) competency standards to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of South Australia (nmbSA) and practice as a registered nurse in the Australian healthcare system.
Professional Recognition
Students who successfully complete the ARNTP will be eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the nmbSA. Overseas qualified nurses who are non-native speakers of English will also need to meet the ANMC English language proficiency standards prior to registration. Please note that as a statutory authority, the nmbSA* reserves the right to change conditions of registration and the information provided by the University about registration is current as at 20th May 2010.
Length and structure
The ARNTP is offered at the University of South Australia (UniSA) over 18 weeks of full-time study. The program comprises of three courses (18 units):
- RN: Professional Issues in Australia,
- RN: Nursing Practice,
- RN: Professional Practice.
300 hours (6hrs/day x 5 days/week x 10 weeks) of lectures, tutorials, workshops, skills laboratory simulation and self-directed study. 320 hours (8hrs/day x 5 days/week x 8 weeks) of clinical practicum.
Provider: University of South Australia (UniSA)
Country: Australia
Study Options / Duration: Full-time 18 Weeks
Campuses: Adelaide, Australia
International Fees: AU$12,600
** Notice: This course is discontinued. Please contact us for more options **
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