Enrolled Nursing Advanced Practice (Perioperative) Skill Set
This skill set has a focus on perioperative care, including the knowledge and skills required for effective intravenous cannulation. Learning is delivered through self-directed online study combined with workplace practice and observation.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
When Semester 2, 2026
How Online
Build practical skills valued in perioperative and acute care settings
In this course, you’ll develop capability in peripheral intravenous cannulation and key nursing practices in respiratory, cardiovascular and diabetes care, with a strong focus on perioperative nursing. You’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to support patients undergoing surgery, including safe and effective intravenous cannulation.
The skills you gain can improve your employment or promotion prospects if you’re working in, or looking to move into this specialised practice area.
Learning is delivered through self-directed online study combined with workplace practice and observation. Successfully completing the units in this skill set may contribute towards the Advanced Diploma of Nursing or support your pathway to a Bachelor of Nursing to become a registered nurse at university.
- Peripheral IV cannulation
- Respiratory, cardiovascular, and diabetes nursing care
- Perioperative and surgical patient support
- Safe patient monitoring and clinical practice
I have the following attributes:
- Current registration as an enrolled nurse
- A commitment to patient safety and quality care
- Organisation, self-motivation, and the ability to complete self-directed tasks
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,084.40 | $130.00 | $2,214.40 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| HLTENN055 Apply nursing practice in the respiratory care setting | $347.40 | $40.00 |
| HLTENN056 Apply nursing practice in the cardiovascular care setting | $347.40 | $25.00 |
| HLTENN057 Contribute to the nursing care of a person with diabetes | $405.30 | $5.00 |
| HLTENN058 Apply nursing practice in the perioperative setting | $405.30 | $5.00 |
| HLTHPS009 Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation | $579.00 | $55.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local 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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