Certificate-III in Pathology Collection
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.
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 | |
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| Minimum Age to Apply | The candidate must complete 18yrs of age or older at the time of course commencement |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Australian Year 11 or an equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or Higher Qualification with an Australian Institution.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | The candidates needs to secure the English level of IELTLS 5.5, with no band less than 5.0 |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | To be eligible for this course students must have an minimum overall score of: 46 |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | To be eligible for this course students must have an minimum overall score of: 42 |
| CAE Score (Minimum) | To be eligible for this course students must have an minimum overall score of: 162 |
| OET Score | To be eligible for this course students must have an minimum overall score of: B |
Career Opportunities
On completion of this course the candidate is opened to opportunities to seek employment such as: –
- Specimen Collection Officer
- Pathology Collector
Internship or Work Placement
This qualification requires that, the learner completes 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.