Hi. I am new here. I don't know exactly where to go. I am a registered nurse here in the Philippines and I am interested in studying in Australia for a bridging course that will help me become a registered nurse there. I need some help on looking for a good school that offers a bridging course.
My aunt told me that a friend of her friend just went to AU to take up a test and in 6 months she's there for a bridging program. and I have this friend who has a friend who became a registered nurse in AU in 6 months time too. This agency is offering me to study for a certificate III aged care with occupational English test for 46 weeks in Einstein College but it costs too much. So now, I am trying to look for a school wherein I can apply by myself and hopefully get in. I am hoping I could leave for AU this June 2011. I am a bit lost on what to do. Can you help me, please? Any suggestions? ? Please help me. Thank you very much.
(Sydney area would be better since my parents are more familiar and in favor of that place... though other cities/areas will be great too)
1. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
(AHPRA) Student must provide an original certified true copy of the AHPRA Letter indicating which course they have permission to complete. This letter must be Valid. (A valid letter is 12 months from the date of issue)
2. Proof of English language Proficiency
• (IELTS) Academic module Test report a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (two sitting is applicable within 6 months from the first exam)
• (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (two sitting is applicable within 6 months from the first exam)
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)-sitting two (if applicable)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test
(TOEFL iBT) with a minimum total score of 94 and the minimum scores of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking. –two sitting if applicable.
3. Supporting documents
Please attach an up to date resume and a letter explaining the reason why you wish to enrol into the course.
4. IMMUNIZATION: Students need to provide evidence of Immunisation for Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetorifice, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Annual Influenza vaccination, mantoux, and clear X-ray for Tuberculosis.
Additional Documents Required when accepted in the Program
1. Applicants must provide certified copies of all relevant information of nursing registration, and other nursing courses.
2. POLICE CLEARANCE: Students must provide a certified copy of a Police Clearance certificate from country of origin. National Police Check in Australia
3. On shore applicants must have a current working with children check (Victoria) or interstate equivalent.
4. OVERSEAS HEALTH INSURANCE: Student must provide evidence of having Overseas Health Insurance prior to staring course.
5. Certified Passport Copy and Two (2) passport-size certified photos taken within the last six (6) months
How long does it take for you to get an offer from ACFE? I submitted my application since 27th Feb, Til now no reply at all. Please share with me your experience. Many thanks!
Hi! Well I applied thru agency here in the philippines and ACFE is one of their partners so i received the offer of interview less than a week from the time i submitted my application. I paid 250AUD for application fee then after I think a week, I received the letter of offer. Have you already received your offer? I'll be on june 4, 2018 intake but still waiting for the visa approval. Hope everything goes well. I also did quantiferon tb-gold testing here and resulted negative..
Positive PPD results are expected if coming from countries with high incidence of TB, plus given the fact that our profession puts us in an environment where exposure is normal. However, if your chest x-ray is given a clear reading, there should be no problem.
If that doesn't settle your mind or you're required to undergo prophylaxis, there is still enough time for prophylaxis treatment which usually last for 3 months. If you're from the Philippines, you can visit your nearest city or municipal health clinic/center and inquire about the Philhealth TB-DOTS Program.
Thank you so much for the info cucci, BSN, RN. I did serum quantiferon and resulted negative. Now I'm waiting for my visa approval. Hope everything will be okay..
1. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
(AHPRA) Student must provide an original certified true copy of the AHPRA Letter indicating which course they have permission to complete. This letter must be Valid. (A valid letter is 12 months from the date of issue)
2. Proof of English language Proficiency
• (IELTS) Academic module Test report a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (two sitting is applicable within 6 months from the first exam)
• (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (two sitting is applicable within 6 months from the first exam)
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)-sitting two (if applicable)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test
(TOEFL iBT) with a minimum total score of 94 and the minimum scores of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking. –two sitting if applicable.
3. Supporting documents
Please attach an up to date resume and a letter explaining the reason why you wish to enrol into the course.
4. IMMUNIZATION: Students need to provide evidence of Immunisation for Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetorifice, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Annual Influenza vaccination, mantoux, and clear X-ray for Tuberculosis.
Additional Documents Required when accepted in the Program
1. Applicants must provide certified copies of all relevant information of nursing registration, and other nursing courses.
2. POLICE CLEARANCE: Students must provide a certified copy of a Police Clearance certificate from country of origin. National Police Check in Australia
3. On shore applicants must have a current working with children check (Victoria) or interstate equivalent.
4. OVERSEAS HEALTH INSURANCE: Student must provide evidence of having Overseas Health Insurance prior to staring course.
5. Certified Passport Copy and Two (2) passport-size certified photos taken within the last six (6) months
With regards to immunization, i have a medical certificate that had taken hepa b booster and a serology result but it was on 2014. Can i use it as a proof? Or do i need to undergo a laboratory examination again? Thank you
With regards to immunization, i have a medical certificate that had taken hepa b booster and a serology result but it was on 2014. Can i use it as a proof? Or do i need to undergo a laboratory examination again? Thank you
That should be fine. I don't know how strict the State of Victoria is but as I was going over my vaccination records, I just realized that my anti-HBs serology was less than 10 mIU/mL even after 2 HepB vax rounds and 2 boosters but it was not questioned.
A new anti-HBs and anti-HBc serologies would be advisable to check again if you have been exposed and see if your immunity is ok, but this is more for your peace of mind.
Hi! Well I applied thru agency here in the philippines and ACFE is one of their partners so i received the offer of interview less than a week from the time i submitted my application. I paid 250AUD for application fee then after I think a week, I received the letter of offer. Have you already received your offer? I'll be on june 4, 2018 intake but still waiting for the visa approval. Hope everything goes well. I also did quantiferon tb-gold testing here and resulted negative..
Hi! Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I did not receive any offer from ACFE, so I will be going to ETEA in June instead. All the best to you!
That should be fine. I don't know how strict the State of Victoria is but as I was going over my vaccination records, I just realized that my anti-HBs serology was less than 10 mIU/mL even after 2 HepB vax rounds and 2 boosters but it was not questioned.
A new anti-HBs and anti-HBc serologies would be advisable to check again if you have been exposed and see if your immunity is ok, but this is more for your peace of mind.
Ok maam.. maybe i will repeat my serology to be sure... í ½í¸Š one more question maam, can i submit first an application form or do i need to attached all the needed documents? Sorry I dont have any idea because i will just do it by myself... thank you..í ½í¸Š
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Yup, took my BP at ACN last year. I submitted PPD + CXR.