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)
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Academic Programs:
School of Management and Education:
Diploma of Practice Management, Diploma of Leadership and Management, Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, Certificate IV in Health Administration, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.School of Allied Health and Human Services:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Certificate IV in Disability Support, Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Mental Health, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, Certificate III in Pathology Collection, Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, Certificate III in Dental Assisting.School of Nursing:
Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practices.Other:
18 years of 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 educational 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.
- Mature age students (22+) will also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the student to meet course requirements. Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements:
Digital Literacy Students 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 (PEP) Requirements Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any medication that will need reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. Before students are allowed to contact with minors, students need to obtain a WWCC 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
