The reaccreditation process for the

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• The re-accreditation process for the
• Certificate IV in Health
• (Nursing)
• Registered Nurse Division 2

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Registered Nurse Division 1
• 3 - 4 years at University
• Registered Nurse Division 2
• 12 months at TAFE/VET Private Provider

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• A collaborative project between
• Kangan Batman TAFE
• and
• Goulburn Ovens TAFE
• Funded by
• Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE)

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate
  the complexity of the re-accreditation process
  for a course of study
• Project Manager Jan van Leest Kangan Batman
  TAFE
• Co-writers
• Jennifer Arnold Goulburn Ovens TAFE
• Gaye Witney Kangan Batman TAFE

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• The re-development of a course of study for
  re-accreditation is a significant undertaking
  (ACTRAC)
• The magnitude of the task will vary with the
  changed scope of the course, content currency,
  competency based format, increased complexity and
  the number and goodwill of the stakeholders.

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• National Training Agenda
• Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
• National register of courses
• Competency based format and language
• Flexible assessment and delivery processes

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Any new courses in Australia must be written in
  competency standards by July 2002
• Components of Competencies
• Knowledge knowing
• Skills doing
• Professional attitudes knowing and doing well
• Performance Criteria required level of skills
• Underpinning knowledge knowledge required to
  support the skills

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• A course of study does not happen in isolation
• Stakeholders
• OTTE HSUA Aged Care Vic
• CSHITB HACSU VECCI
• NBV TAFE DHS
• ANF MDC CMM

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Before writing began
• Focus Groups
• RN Div 2s
• Educators
• Unit Managers
• Collect information about their perceptions of
  what should be in the revised course and reflect
  on what the second level nurse should be/is
  doing, for inclusion in the course

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Not authorised to look at medication
  administration.

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Stage One
• Identifying existing competency standards
  suitable for use in nursing course
• Developing the new competencies with a nursing
  focus to fill the gaps
• Mapped with ANCI Competencies
• Stage Two
• Prepare a revised course
• Present to Stakeholder Steering Committee

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Stage Three
• Acceptance of revised final copy by OTTE
• Present to Accreditation Panel
• Stage Four
• OTTE accredited copy of course for NBV
  accreditation

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Part One - Course Accreditation
• Office of Training and Tertiary Education(OTTE)
• Accreditation is the official recognition by the
  vocational education and training authorities
  that
• The content and standard of a course are
  appropriate to the qualification
• The course content, assessment processes and
  modes of delivery fulfil the purpose of the
  course
• The course of study is competency based

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• The accreditation process ensures the quality of
  the course and the standard of the qualification
  is maintained
• Must meet the ANTA principles of accreditation
  for revised courses
• Once accredited by OTTE, course is placed on the
  national register
• Accepted as accredited by the VET sector
• Can be picked up by other states eg ACT/TAS SA
  ?NT
• Accredited for 5 years with the option of
  re-accreditation for another 5 years

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Re-developing a Course of Study
• Part Two - Accreditation Process
• Nurses Board of Victoria
• Core Criteria
• The course leads to an academic award
• Rationale re the need for the revised course
• Takes into account ANCI Competencies, Code of
  Conduct and Code of Ethics

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Include opportunities for integrating learning
  experiences that consolidate the level of
  responsibility and accountability that
  accompanies professional nursing practice
• Encourages the student to develop their potential
  as members of the profession and society
• Evidence of consultation with stakeholders

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Course of study addresses
• Past present and future roles and contexts of the
  second level nurse
• Development of reflection, critical thinking,
  problem solving and decision-making skills
• Opportunities for the integration of theory and
  practice
• The content reflects the role of the nurse
  working in collaboration with the client

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• The course has learning opportunities for the
  student that take account of the physical,
  psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural
  needs of the client
• Promotes collaboration within the
  multi-disciplinary health care team
• Includes relevant aspects of biophysical,
  behaviourial and social sciences

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• NBV Implementation Guide
• Funded by OTTE
• Written with the new RTO in mind
• Each current provider required to re-apply for
  authority to conduct the course

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Competencies in New Course
• COURSE STRUCTURE
• The following units of competency are required to
  gain the Certificate IV in Health (Nursing)
  qualification
• Compulsory 15Optional 1
• Total number of units of competency 16

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Compulsory Competencies
• VBM 585 - Work effectively as a professional
  nurse 90 hours
• HLTCOM4A -Communicate effectively with
  clients/patients
• 30 hours
• CHCORG4A - Follow the organisations Occupational
  Health and Safety policies
• 30 hours

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• BSBCMN205A - Use business technology
• 30 hours
•  
• VBM 587 - Undertake client assessment
• 90 hours
•  
• VBM 588 - Deliver nursing care to clients
• 140 hours

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• VBM 589 - Develop research skills to support
  nursing practice
• 20 hours
•  
• VBM 590 - Apply professional nursing practice to
  client care in residential aged care facilities
• 50 hours
•  
• VBM 591 - Implement infection control and
  undertake simple wound management
• 80 hours

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• VBM 592 - Provide individualised health education
  to clients
• 60 hours
•  
• VBM 593 - Contribute to the health and wellbeing
  of patients and clients (Rehabilitation and
  Community)
• 30 hours
•  
• VBM 594 - Participate in providing palliative
  care
• 50 hours

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• VBM 595 - Participate as a preceptor in a work
  team
• 30 hours
•  
• CHCDIS3 - Provide services to people with
  disabilities
• 50 hours
•  
• VBM 596 - Participate in providing therapeutic
  interventions for clients experiencing
  alterations to mental health and mental disorders
• 50 hours

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Sub total hours 830 hours
• Optional units select one of two units
•   
• HLTIR3A - Work effectively with culturally
  diverse patients, clients, customers and
  co-workers
• 20 hours
• OR
•  
• HLTIR4A - Work effectively in a cross-cultural
  context with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
  Islander people and organisations
• 20 hours

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Total Hours
• 850 Hours
• 50 Classroom
• 10 Laboratory Practice
• 40 Clinical Experience

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Clinical Experience 40 of course
• 340 hours
• Now includes five fields of nursing
• 1. Aged Care
• 2. Acute Care
• 3. Rehabilitation
• 4. Community Care
• 5. Mental Health

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Course offered
• Full-time
• Part-time
• Traineeship
• Recognition of prior learning/current
  competencies applicable

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• The role of the registered nurse division 2 in
  the delivery of the course
• Cert IV in Health (Nursing) or equivalent
• Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
• Appropriate recent experience in the competency
  involved

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Re-Developing a Course of Study

• Must work under the direction of a registered
  nurse division 1
• May be on placement but working with a registered
  nurse division 1