Associate Degree in Health Support (exit only) (4799)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4799
- AQF Level: 6
Cricos Code: 110167F
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
This is an early exit program only. Applicants apply to Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online and exit with the Associate Degree in Health Support award.
4780 Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online
Study Mode
Two years full-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown Campus | Full-time | Internal | Program Advice |
| Campbelltown Campus | Part-time | Internal | Program Advice |
| Hawkesbury Campus | Full-time | Internal | Program Advice |
| Hawkesbury Campus | Part-time | Internal | Program Advice |
| Liverpool Campus | Full-time | Internal | Program Advice |
| Liverpool Campus | Part-time | Internal | Program Advice |
| Parramatta Victoria Road Campus | Full-time | Internal | Program Advice |
| Parramatta Victoria Road Campus | Part-time | Internal | Program Advice |
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
This is an early exit program only. Applicants apply to Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online and exit with the Associate Degree in Health Support award.
Students must successfully complete 160 credit points of subjects.
This comprises
• 20 credit points of specified subjects and
• 140 credit points of subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 1017 | Primary Health Care in Action | 10 |
| NURS 1025 | Person-centred Care Across the Lifespan | 10 |
| 140 credit points of subjects from the following subjects | 140 | |
| Becoming a Professional Nurse | ||
| Bioscience 1 | ||
| Professional Practice Experience 1 | ||
| Approaches to Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Bioscience 2 | ||
| Professional Practice Experience 2 | ||
| Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing and Midwifery | ||
| Pharmacology in Nursing | ||
| Health Variations 1 - Introduction to Alterations in Health | ||
| Professional Practice Experience 3 | ||
| Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Health Variations 2 - Chronic Conditions and Disability | ||
| Health Variations 3 - Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions | ||
| Professional Practice Experience 4 | ||
| Indigenous Australian Health, Wellness and Culture | ||
| Health Variations 4 - Acute Life Threatening Conditions | ||
| Health Variations 5 - Palliative and End of Life Care | ||
| Professional Practice Experience 5 | ||
| Being a Professional Nurse or Midwife | ||
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |