Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Program Overview

The Certificate III in Pathology Collection equips students with the skills to work as pathology assistants, collectors, or specimen collectors. Through a blend of online theory and on-campus simulation training, students learn to work with diverse people, communicate effectively, and perform various pathology collection procedures. The program includes elective units in first aid, healthy body systems, and electrocardiography, providing a comprehensive foundation for a career in pathology.

Program Outline

Outline:

Core Units

• CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
• CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
• BSBCUS201 - Deliver a service to customers
• BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
• HLTPAT002 - Perform venous blood collections
• HLTPAT001 - Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
• HLTPAT004 - Collect pathology specimens other than blood

Elective Units

• HLTAAP001 - Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTAID011 - Provide first aid
• CHCCCS027 - Visit client residence
• HLTPAT006 - Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
• HLTCAR001 - Perform electrocardiography (ECG)

Assessment:

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Theory Assessments (TA)
• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

Teaching:

• Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment
• 20 contact hours will be delivered through synchronised online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement.
• Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured self-learning.

Careers:

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

• Pathology Assistant (Laboratory Aide)
• Pathology Collector (Visiting)
• Pathology Specimen Collector

Career pathway

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