Certificate III in Pathology Assistance

Program Overview

This program provides foundational knowledge and skills for individuals seeking careers in healthcare or community services. Core units cover essential topics such as communication, working with diverse populations, medical terminology, infection control, and workplace safety. Elective units offer specialization in areas like laboratory maintenance, sample preparation, and quality assurance. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Laboratory Assistant and Specimen Reception Staff.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Core units:
• Communicate and work in health or community services
• Work with diverse people
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• Participate in workplace health and safety
• Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
• Deliver a service to customers
• Use business technology
• Elective units:
• Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
• Receive and prepare samples for testing
• Record and Present Data
• Perform aseptic techniques

Careers:

• Laboratory Assistant
• Specimen Reception Staff