Triage is a specialised role in the emergency department conducted by registered nurses who usually have a minimum of two years emergency nursing experience. This online micro-credential introduces the essential elements of triage management to assess clients entering an emergency department. Please note that once you have completed this course, you are not certified as a Triage Nurse.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structure

Micro-Credential

Duration:1 hour online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. State the aims and purpose of triage systems
2. Identify the essential elements of triaging a client entering an emergency department
3. List the categories of the Australasian Triage Scale.

Assessment

Onlne Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.