Edith Cowan University

Course entry

Entry requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

Course admission requirements

English requirement
International students (other than those students schooled in a recognised country as
defined by APHRA at http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-
Standards/English-language-skills.aspx) are required to provide any English language
test approved by AHPRA with a score equivalent to an Academic IELTS overall
minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.5). Internationally schooled
applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's experience-based entry
scheme.
General admission requirements
University admission requirements apply.
For domestic students, requirements include English competency.
For international students, your secondary school resultsand English competency are
included.
Course details

Course details

An overview of core units and electives you can study in this course.

Course structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points

NCS1101 Health and Healthcare Systems 15

NCS1102 Professional Conduct and Communication 15

SCN1111 Health Science 1 15

NPP1101 Health Assessment Skills and Practice 15

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points

NCS1201 Foundations of Nursing 15

NCS1202 Evidence Based Practice in Health Care 15

NSC1103 Clinical Sciences Introduction 15

NPP1201 Supportive Nursing Care Skills and Practice 15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points

NCS2101 Adult Health 15

NCS2102 Mental Health and Illness 15

NSC2103 Clinical Sciences 1 15

NPP2101 Professional Nursing Practice 1 15

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points

NCS2201 Older Adult Health 15

NCS2202 Culture and Health 15

NSC2203 Clinical Sciences 2 15

NPP2201 Professional Nursing Practice 2 15

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points

NCS3101 Child and Adolescent Health 15

NCS3102 Primary Health Care 15

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points

NSC3103 Clinical Sciences 3 15

NPP3101 Professional Nursing Practice 3 15

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points

NCS3201 Professional Capacity Building 15

NCS3202 Professional Portfolio 15

NCS3203 Law and Ethics in Health 15

NPP3201 Professional Nursing Practice 4 15

Other important course notes.

Practicum requirement
Students are required to complete a number of clinical practice units as part of the
course. These are delivered in association with a range of clinical partners as full-time
clinical placements.

Attendance requirements
Students will undertake clinical practicum during the hours laid down by their host
clinical agency. These full-time clinical blocks may occur at times outside the identified
semester weeks.

Additionally, pre-identified clinical practicum periods may change with minimal notice to
students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.

Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are
required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course and
carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management
protocols include, but are not restricted to:

International students on temporary visas are required to provide a Certificate of

International Police Clearance
Certificate of National Police Clearance
Department of Health (WA) Criminal Screening
Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) initial certification required plus annual
renewal of certification, courses available via ECU provider
Current Manual Handling Certification initial certification required plus annual renewal of
certification, courses available via ECU provider
Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more info at
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12891
MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western
Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment;
Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au

Due to the practical nature of the nursing and midwifery professions, there are inherent
performance requirements applicable to this course that may impact upon the success
of some potential students. Applicants and students with a disability or other issue likely
to impact on their ability to perform in practice are encouraged to contact the Director,
Undergraduate Studies to discuss the support and inherent requirements of this course.