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Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

  • ID:SCEI610015
  • Level:Certificate III
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (AUD)

* work placement fee

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

To ensure this course is an appropriate learning opportunity, individuals would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at the Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of study
  • Applicants must also be aged 18 or above

English Requirements

  • Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For more information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website (http://www.border.gov.au)

Other Requirements

  • Police Check
  • Working with children Check
  • Immunisation Record
  • Record of vaccinations

Course Information

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.

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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 

Collect pathology specimens other than blood

HLTPAT004 

Perform venous blood collections

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

BSBCUS201

Deliver a service to customers

BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Elective Units

HLTPAT003 

Perform capillary collection

HLTAID003 

Provide First Aid

HLTCAR001 

Perform electrocardiology (ECG)

HLTPAT006

Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

HLTAAP001 

Recognise healthy body systems

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

After achieving HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection, students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following course:

  • HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The following employment opportunities are available to students who complete this qualification:

  • Pathology collector

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance: 530 AUD/year

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