Certificate-III in Pathology Collection
Course Structure
The HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection requires completion of the following 14 Units (including 9 core and 5 electives).
Core units
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Elective units
CHCCCS027 Visit client residence
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTHPS001 Take clinical measurements
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
BSBMED401 Manage patient record keeping system
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Some prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution. Must have the ability to undertake a work placement at a pathology laboratory. Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 5.5 with no band less that 5.0 or equivalent, such as: IBT 46 PTE Academic 42 CAE 162 OET B General English Upper Intermediate MOI Certificate Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution. |
Career Opportunities
This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:
Specimen collection officer
Pathology Collector
Internship or Work Placements
This qualification requires that the learner complete a total of at least 35 hours of work placement under the supervision of a person currently working in a phlebotomist role for at least 18 hours per fortnight.