52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
A great starting point for a career in health
This course will give you sound knowledge about the human body and health, and study skills to support further learning. It is also a great stepping stone between Certificate III health qualifications and Diplomas like Enrolled Nursing.

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | Mount Lawley | Midland
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus | Online
Are you interested in a career in health but don’t know where to start?
The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies will give you a sound knowledge about the human body and health, as well as the study skills to support your further learning.
This course will help you meet the requirements for entry into a number of higher-level health related courses, such as Diploma of Nursing at TAFE or nursing or health degrees at university. It is a great stepping stone between a Certificate III health qualification, and these courses.
To complete this course you'll participate in a combination of 3 days of face to face training plus online training as scheduled.
- Gain a broader knowledge of sciences relating to health
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Provide information on human anatomy and physiology
- Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings
- Use mathematics in a nursing and health context
I have the following attributes:
- Caring, understanding, non-judgmental and empathetic
- Attention to detail and diligent
- Quick problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Good communication skills
- Ability to cope well under pressure
- Strong organisational skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $50.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $0.00 | $5.00 |
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREASU403 Apply academic skills | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context | $0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $50.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $0.00 | $5.00 |
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREASU403 Apply academic skills | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context | $0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $0.00 | $0.00 |
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREASU403 Apply academic skills | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $50.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $0.00 | $5.00 |
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREASU403 Apply academic skills | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context | $0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $50.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $0.00 | $5.00 |
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREASU403 Apply academic skills | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context | $0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $0.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $0.00 | $0.00 |
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREASU403 Apply academic skills | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings | $0.00 | $0.00 |
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $50.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
---|---|---|
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $0.00 | $5.00 |
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREAPU401 Provide information on human anatomy and physiology | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREASU403 Apply academic skills | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHA404 Use mathematics in a nursing and health context | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PREMHS402 Provide information on the fundamental principles of microbiology used in health settings | $0.00 | $10.00 |
PREPHC405 Use fundamentals of physics and chemistry in a health context | $0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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