Certificate III in Pathology Collection Course Code HLT37215

Overview

Career opportunities, include:

• pathology collector

Pathways to further study:

• Talk to us about further study pathways.

Studying the Certificate III in Pathology Collection at Holmesglen

You will be trained in areas including phlebotomy (blood collection), infection control, ECG, first aid, customer service, work organisation and medical terminology.

The course is delivered at Holmesglen's specialised pathology and biotechnology education facility, where emphasis is placed on practical training. You will practise your newly acquired skills in our fully operational clinical skills laboratory, giving you opportunities to refine your skills so you feel confident entering the workforce.

For information on healthcare workers and students living with blood-borne viruses and performing exposure-prone procedures at risk of exposure to blood-borne viruses, please refer to the Australian national guidelines (PDF 895KB).

Course structure

Timetable

February Intake:
Group A: Monday 9am-4pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-5pm
Group B: Monday 9am-4pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm

July Intake:
Group C: Monday 9am-4pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-5pm
Group D: Monday 9am-4pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm

Units

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Entry requirements

Applicants must provide documented evidence of serology results for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV prior to commencing the course.

Applicants will be required to pass a national police record check prior to placements, and meet immunisation requirements. The physical ability to stand for long periods, as well as having fine motor control, are recommended.

Applicants should have the ability to:
interact and work in small teams
comprehend technical reading material (instrumentation manuals, standard operating procedures and material safety data sheets, etc.)
solve problems, such as identifying when data is outside expected results and identifying possible causes.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Exit Level 2 working at Levels of 3 in Numeracy and Literacy are required. Students with Exit Levels below 3 may be accepted, provided adequate support is established from course commencement to ensure they have the best chance of completion.

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Outcomes

Qualification and recognition

On completion, you will receive the HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection.

How to apply

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Recruitment

Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.

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Fees

^**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession .