Boost your confidence in just one day! Essential foundation skills for everyday clinical practice

Foundations for Clinical Practice Skill Set

Foundations for Clinical Practice Skill Set Overview

Foundations for Clinical Practice is a dynamic, hands-on course designed to boost your confidence and sharpen essential clinical skills in just one power-packed day.

Whether you’re a new graduate stepping into the fast-paced healthcare environment or an experienced professional seeking to refresh your core competencies, this course equips you with practical knowledge and actionable techniques that can be applied immediately in any clinical setting. Realistic scenarios and guided practice ensure you gain confidence, competence, and readiness to deliver safe, effective patient care.

Units that can be packaged into this skill set include:

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTCAR001 Perform Electrocardiography (ECG)
HLTHPS009 Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
Plus varying CPD opportunities.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, participants must meet the following prerequisites:

Current AHPRA registration
Active employment in a clinical setting to allow for contextualisation of learning and workplace-based assessment
Access to a qualified clinical supervisor or workplace mentor who can oversee practical activities and sign off on competency where required
Basic computer literacy and reliable internet access to complete eLearning modules and online assessments
Working knowledge of infection control, manual handling, and basic life support. These may be refreshed or built upon within the course depending on the units included

Units of competency are tailored to reflect your clinical environment, whether in aged care, acute care, community health, or other healthcare settings. This ensures your learning is nationally recognised, practical, and meaningful within your current scope of practice.

Target Audience

This skill set is designed for healthcare practitioners such as Registered Nurses, Enrolled/Endorsed Nurses, or Paramedics who are looking to:

Enhance their clinical skills and knowledge
Expand their scope of practice within their current role
Work towards specialisation or leadership opportunities
Gain nationally recognised units of competency
Stay current with evolving healthcare standards and best practices

Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced clinician seeking professional development, this course provides the support, structure, and accreditation to help you take the next step with confidence.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have relevant experience or qualifications, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Our team will support you through the RPL process, which includes submitting evidence of your experience and competencies.

Duration

The duration of the course varies depending on your study mode and individual learning pace. Typically, the practical face-to-face component is completed in one day, while the eLearning and assessment components can be completed over 3 to 6 months, depending on the units you choose.

This flexible timeframe allows learners to balance professional development with work and personal commitments while ensuring a solid understanding of the nationally recognised units of competency.

Options may include:

Self-paced online learning
Workplace-based training and assessment
Face-to-face practical assessment

Course Essentials

Register Interest

If you’re interested in enrolling in this course, click ‘Register Interest’ and one of our team members will contact you with further details about upcoming intakes, course delivery options, and how to get started. We’ll guide you through the next steps to help you begin your training journey.

Nationally Accredited

HLTHPS009 Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation

Master the skills to perform peripheral IV cannulation techniques safely, from preparation and insertion to monitoring, troubleshooting, and patient care.