SSHLT0021

Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy Skill Set

Accredited Skill Set

Advance your current scope of practice to include administering and monitoring IV medication with this specialised short course, designed specifically for Enrolled Nurses.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Gold Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 22 Apr 2025 Duration: 6 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$1,250

Course overview

Are you an Enrolled Nurse with an AHPRA notation restricting medication administration?

Enhance your skills and expand your scope of practice with our tailored program. Supported by expert Registered Nurse Educators, this flexible course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to apply effective risk minimisation strategies and safely prepare, administer, and monitor medications.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

What you will study

The successful achievement of this unit of study requires you to complete the core unit listed below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
HLTENN040

Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

UNIT CODE :
HLTENN040

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to administer and monitor medicine and intravenous (IV) therapy including calculating dosage requirements, reading and applying written instructions from an authorised prescriber, assessing the person for medicine effectiveness and side effects, and responding to an allergic pharmacological reaction.
UNIT NAME
Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy

Ways to study

Choose your study location

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport	On Campus	26 May 2025	up to 6 months	Part time, 6 hours per week with workplace observations and practical simulations	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 26 May 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time, 6 hours per week with workplace observations and practical simulations The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Southport	On Campus	11 Aug 2025	up to 6 months	Part time, 6 hours per week with workplace observations and practical simulations	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Southport On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 11 Aug 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time, 6 hours per week with workplace observations and practical simulations The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Choose your study location

Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (Redcliffe)	22 Apr 2025	6 months	Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Redcliffe) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Loganlea)	22 Apr 2025	6 months	Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Loganlea) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico)	29 Apr 2025	9 weeks	Part Time Online Zoom session each Wednesday and one week practical on campus from 16 June 2025 9am-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Townsville - Pimlico) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part Time Online Zoom session each Wednesday and one week practical on campus from 16 June 2025 9am-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns)	29 Apr 2025	9 weeks	Part Time Online Zoom session each Wednesday and one week practical on campus from 23 June 2025 9am-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Cairns) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part Time Online Zoom session each Wednesday and one week practical on campus from 23 June 2025 9am-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Bowen)	29 Apr 2025	9 weeks	Part Time Online Zoom session each Wednesday and one week practical on campus from 9 June 2025 9am-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Bowen) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 29 Apr 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 9 weeks The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part Time Online Zoom session each Wednesday and one week practical on campus from 9 June 2025 9am-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Redcliffe)	07 Oct 2025	6 months	Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Redcliffe) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 07 Oct 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Loganlea)	07 Oct 2025	6 months	Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus	Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (Loganlea) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 07 Oct 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 5 x 6 hour practical simulation sessions on campus The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,250 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy Skill Set (SSHLT0021)

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Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy Skill Set

COURSE CODE: SSHLT0021

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Participants in this program must:

be registered with notation as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), in partnership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
be a permanent resident

Selection criteria

The following requirements apply:

Provision of certified copy of AHPRA Enrolled Nurse registration
Provision of employer's written support to complete the workplace observation within the facility through an authorisation form signed by your Director of Nursing

** If you are not currently working in industry, you will need to discuss your situation on an individual basis with the Regional Subject Matter Expert to determine whether you are able to effectively complete the requirements of this unit of study. The outcome of this may result in extra costs associated with Clinical Placement.

Resources required

It is highly recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer/laptop with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations. Students will also require a valid email address and access to personal stationery items.

TAFE Queensland has replaced physical textbooks with online Nursing e-resources and applications. A recommended reading list will be provided to students after start of study.

Placement

This course requires workplace observation. Prior to undertaking workplace observation, students are required to progress through theoretical and practical simulation training components. The mandatory practical simulation components are conducted on campus.

Workplace observation will be conducted at your employing facility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Therefore, TAFE Queensland requires written support signed by your Director of Nursing prior to enrolment **.

** If you are not currently working in industry, prior to enrolment you will need to discuss your situation on an individual basis with a Regional Subject Matter Expert to determine whether you are able to effectively complete the requirements of this unit of study under a clinical placement arrangement. The outcome of this discussion may result in extra costs associated with Clinical Placement.

Important information

An Enrolled Nurse who does not have a notation and has not completed intravenous medicines administration education will need to complete all components of the unit within this skill set. Intravenous medications cannot be separated out.

An Enrolled Nurse who has a notation on their AHPRA registration will need to successfully complete this unit before they can apply to AHPRA have the notation removed. They will then be able to administer medications as per their employers' policy and procedures.

Please refer to the NMBA website Fact Sheet: Enrolled nurses and medicines administration

How to apply

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy Skill Set

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Resources required

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