Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate and vocational career
pathways
St John of God Hospital
Murdoch in partnership with Challenger Institute of Technology
coordinates training programs delivered on site that offer the
opportunity for individuals to gain a nationally recognised
qualifications.
The Certificate III in Health Service
Assistance
This 20 week course comprising of 13 units of
competence. Following a full week of orientation the students
attend 2 days per week which comprises of one day in the
‘classroom’ covering the theoretical component and the second day
practical placement in the wards.
The students are under the supervision of a
preceptor (ward PCA) whilst on their practical component. They
rotate on 3 occasions providing an opportunity to see how other
departments operate.
Challenger Institute provides support to
participants when undertaking practical placements. This
qualification is suitable as a pathway into Enrolled Nursing at a
technical Institute.
Diploma of Nursing Program (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)
St John of God Hospital Murdoch along with
Challenger Institute developed a Diploma of Nursing Program
(Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing).
On completion of the 12 month program students
are eligible for registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of
WA as an Enrolled Nurse.
This program is innovative in two ways:
- Restructuring of the program has reduced the
course from 18 months to a 12 month program.
- The program closely resembles the normal
working day of a nurse rather than the working day of a VET
student, which realistically prepares the student for the
workplace. Students attend tutorial sessions within the
hospital and clinical placements occur at St John of God Hospital
Murdoch and other facilities, eg Aged Care facilities.
