Non-tuition fees
Non-tuition fees
Item Description | Approximate Cost $AUD | Compulsory /Optional | Comments |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) | $50 each year | Compulsory | Students must have a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). (Valid for 12 months) |
Provide First Aid Certificate | $97 (may vary) | Compulsory | Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate' prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). (Valid for 3 years) |
DHS Working with Children Check | $64 | Compulsory | Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). https://screening.sa.gov.au/fees-payments (Valid for 5 years) |
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening (previously DHS Disability Services Employment Check) | $64 | Compulsory | All students are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for 'NDIS Screening' prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). (Valid for 5 years) |
National Police Certificate (NPC) | $68 | Compulsory | All students are required to have a National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/fee-schedule#certificates (Valid for 3 years) |
SA drivers licence | View details at www.sa.gov.au to make sure that you are driving legally and safely. | Not compulsory but recommended | Students are advised that a current South Australian driver's license may be required by some field practice agencies and a driver's license is considered an advantage for field practice opportunities. |
Textbooks | up to $150 per book - in total up to $1800 | Optional | While textbooks are strongly recommended they are not compulsory. Some textbooks can be borrowed from the library or purchase a copy through the university or another supplier. |
Travel/accommodation for country or interstate placements | Costs will vary greatly depending on personal situation and placement location | Optional | While placement is compulsory placement locations will vary across your program, only a small number of interstate placements will be available and the majority, and possibly all, of your placements will need to be in South Australia. More detail will be provided in the 2nd year. |
Clinical Shirt or Polo Shirt |
Clinical shirts: $38.50 each (female); $37.40 each (male) Polo shirts: $25.25 each (female); $27.78 each (male) |
Compulsory | Students may choose either the clinical shirt or the polo shirt. Purchase directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement. (from 2nd year onwards) |
Name badges | $20 | Compulsory | Students are required to wear a UniSA name badge during placement. Purchase online through UniSA supplier Badge-a-minit. $20 includes delivery. (from 2nd year onwards) |
Immunisation requirements for placement | Catch up vaccination costs: MMR — measles, mumps - $35.00 per dose Hepatitis B - $80.00 per dose Varicella (chicken pox) - $80.00 per dose Hepatitis B — approximately $20.00 per dose Poliomyelitis (polio) — approximately $39.99 per dose Tetanus/whooping cough/diphtheria — approximately $45.00 per dose Tuberculosis - Student Health Care Workers must complete the online Tuberculosis screening questionnaire (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php) and be given clearance from SA Tuberculosis Service prior to clinical placement in any SA Health facility. |
Compulsory | Prior to the commencement of placement (2nd year) evidence of immunity to specific vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) is required. Immunisations costs will vary subject to individual requirements. The University requires proof of your immunisation status through the completion of the Student Health Care Worker Immunisation Screening Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance, found in the UniSA Immunisation Requirements for Placement package. |
Influenza Vaccination | between $12-25 | Compulsory | Students must have an influenza immunisation every year whilst undertaking field placements. (from 2nd year onwards) |
Item Description | Approximate Cost $AUD | Compulsory /Optional | Comments |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) | $50 each year from 2nd year | Compulsory | Students must have a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 12 months) |
DHS Working with Children Check *Formerly Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) child-related employment check |
Compulsory | Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). https://screening.sa.gov.au/fees-payments (Valid for 5 years) |
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening (previously DHS Disability Services Employment Check) | $64 | Compulsory | All students are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for 'NDIS Screening' prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 5 years) |
National Police Certificate (NPC) | $68 | Compulsory | All students are required to have a National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/fee-schedule#certificates (Valid for 3 years) |
Provide First Aid Certificate | $97 (may vary) | Compulsory | Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate' prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). (Valid for 3 years) |
SA drivers licence | View details at www.sa.gov.au to make sure that you are driving legally and safely. | Not compulsory but recommended | Students are advised that a current South Australian driver's license may be required by some field practice agencies and a driver's license is considered an advantage for field practice opportunities. |
Textbooks | up to $150 per book - in total up to $1800 | Optional | While textbooks are strongly recommended they are not compulsory. Some textbooks can be borrowed from the library or purchase a copy through the university or another supplier. |
Clinical Shirt or Polo Shirt |
Clinical shirts: $38.50 each (female); $37.40 each (male) Polo shirts: $25.25 each (female); $27.78 each (male) |
Compulsory | Students may choose either the clinical shirt or the polo shirt. Purchase directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement (1st year). |
Name badges | $20 | Compulsory | Name badges must be worn during placement and must be clearly visible. Students only need to buy once for the program, prior to first placement (1st year). Students purchase online through UniSA supplier Badge-a-minit which costs $20.00 including delivery. |
Immunisation requirements for placement | Catch up vaccination costs: MMR — measles, mumps - $35.00 per dose Hepatitis B - $80.00 per dose Varicella (chicken pox) - $80.00 per dose Hepatitis B — approximately $20.00 per dose Poliomyelitis (polio) — approximately $39.99 per dose Tetanus/whooping cough/diphtheria — approximately $45.00 per dose Tuberculosis - Student Health Care Workers must complete the online Tuberculosis screening questionnaire (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php) and be given clearance from SA Tuberculosis Service prior to clinical placement in any SA Health facility. |
Not compulsory but recommended | Prior to the commencement of placement (1st year) evidence of immunity to specific vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) is required. Immunisations costs will vary subject to individual requirements. The University requires proof of your immunisation status through the completion of the Student Health Care Worker Immunisation Screening Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance, found in the UniSA Immunisation Requirements for Placement package. |
Influenza Vaccination | between $12-25 | Compulsory | Students must have an influenza immunisation every year whilst undertaking field placements (1st year). A limited free service is provided by the University each year. |