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Certificate III in Pathology Collection

HLT37215 – Certificate III in Pathology Collection

  • AQF Level

    3

  • Duration

    6 Months

  • Delivery

    Blended

Certificate III in Pathology Collection is designed to focus on 3 concepts which is strictly required to collect specimens from anywhere a collector needs to collect them, and they are:

  • Factual
  • Technical
  • Procedural knowledge

After successfully completing the course, you will acquire the following skills:

  • Competency
  • Confidence
  • Critical thinking ability
  • Nationally accredited course certificate in Certificate III in Pathology Collection Online

Course Details

  • Qualification name: HLT37215 – Certificate III in Pathology Collection
  • Course duration: 6 months
  • Professional Experience Placement (PEP): 35 Hours
  • Delivery Method: Blended

Blended

Online theory with simulation workshop and work placement

This course is provided through the online, blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 670 hours, including self-paced structured e-learning as per the session plan, on-campus simulation training, assessment, and 35 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).

Students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured self-learning. Weekly support sessions are available for this course if you require any assistance.

With the Certificate III in Pathology Collection in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

  • Pathology Specimen Collector

14 units are required for award of this qualification including:

  • 9 core units
  • 5 elective units

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

HLTINF006

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

BSBCUS201

Deliver a service to customers

HLTPAT001

Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection

HLTPAT002

Perform venous blood collections

HLTPAT004

Collect pathology specimens other than blood

HLTAID011

Provide first aid

HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

HLTPAT006

Receive, prepare, and dispatch pathology specimens

CHCDIS011

Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach

HLTCAR001

Perform electrocardiography (ECG)

CHCCCS027

Visit client residence

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

  • 18+ yearsof age and above at the time of commencement of the course

  • Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent.

  • In addition to meeting the academic requirements applicants must demonstrate their competence in literacy and numeracy levels in an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) at exit Level 3 and participate in a pre-training review when enrolling into the course.

Additional Requirements

Digital Literacy

  • Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use
  • Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment. Recommended Laptop requirements: Core i3 Processor, 4 GB of RAM, Operating system; Windows 7 or later version, Screen; 10” or higher, Microsoft Office or Open Office Program, Adobe Reader and Antivirus Program.
Professional Experience Placement Requirements
  • A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
  • Immunisation is required prior to undertaking ‘Professional Experience Placement’(PEP) in healthcare facilities.
  • Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
  • Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check.

Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are:

  • Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR
  • Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces
  • Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages
  • Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment
  • Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors

Pathways from this Qualification

Graduates may progress to higher level courses within and across the health care industry. Here we have listed down the potential pathways:

  • Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.
  • Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
  • Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology)

Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students

*Save $1,000

Was $3,499 Now $2,499*

IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.

step 1

Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now”.

step 2

LLN: You are required to complete an online LLN test.

step 3

PTR: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria, you will be contacted by an admission consultant, followed by a pre-training review

step 4

Fees: Login credentials, user guide, conditional offer letter and invoice will be sent to your email, and pay your tuition fees.

step 5

Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

step 6

Orientation: We will send you the details of the online orientation.

step 7

Access: Once the orientation is completed, explore the learning resources and start learning on your learning platform.

* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students must submit a portfolio of past evidence, which may include third-party assessments, and partaking in an interview procedure. They can further have their prior learning and work experiences acknowledged in this certification. A practical demonstration of the portfolio presented by the students may also be used to evaluate student’s competencies and expertise, which will give the educators a clear idea. In addition to this mutual recognition and credit transfer allow students to have their previous formal training recognized.

Credit Transfer

Credit Transfer is only available for Australian qualifications when a student has completed the units considered necessary for a qualification at another Registered Training Organization.

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Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs – check below:

1. Top in demand Locations in Australia for Pathology Collectors?

The demand for Pathology Collectors is high everywhere around the globe – specifically if we see the Australian regions, it is mostly in

  • Victoria
  • Queensland
  • New South Wales

2. Is Pathology Collector a high paying job in Australia?

Yes definitely.

3. How much is the pathologist’s salary in Australia?

The Average pathology collector in Australia earns around $53,820 per year.

4. How long does it take to become a pathology collector?

It depends upon individual’s caliber and capability. But yes, you can complete the entire course in a short span if are well versed with the course plan and exceptional competence. However, at IHNA online we have a course schedule of 670 training hours.

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