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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Pathology

This qualification covers receiving, collecting, preparing and dispatching pathology specimens and carrying out routine pathology procedures. It also covers medical terminology, customer service, first aid, infection prevention and control, business software and workplace health and safety. Pathology collectors with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection (equivalent); HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Pathology collectors and assistants who work under general supervision in collection centres, laboratories and other health settings.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Pathology collector
  • Specimen collection officer
  • Specialist specimen collector
  • Pathology assistant

Qualification structure

14 units in total. Candidates must complete one of the following specialisations: Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection): 4 units from Group A. 2 units from other electives listed below or any endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course To achieve this specialisation, the candidate must have completed at least 35 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of HLTPAT014 Perform venous blood collections. Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Assistance): 3 units from Group B. 3 units from other electives listed below or any endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

8 units
  1. BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  2. BSBTEC201Use business software applications
  3. CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
  4. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  5. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  6. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  7. HLTPAT011Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
  8. HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

28 units

Group A electives - Pathology Collection specialisation

  1. BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
  2. HLTPAT008Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
  3. HLTPAT009Collect pathology specimens other than blood
  4. HLTPAT014Perform venous blood collections

Group B electives - Pathology Assistance specialisation

  1. MSL933005Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose
  2. MSL973026Prepare working solutions
  3. MSL973027Perform techniques that prevent cross-contamination

Other electives - Communications

  1. CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  2. CHCCCS037Visit client residence
  3. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  4. CHCYTH013Engage respectfully with young people

Other electives - Laboratory

  1. MSL922002Record and present data
  2. MSL933008Perform calibration checks on equipment and assist with its maintenance
  3. MSL933009Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives
  4. MSL973015Prepare culture media
  5. MSL973025Perform basic tests
  6. MSL973028Perform microscopic examination
  7. MSL974034Perform biological procedures
  8. TLIF3091Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

Other electives - Pathology

  1. HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
  2. HLTCAR004Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
  3. HLTCAR005Perform holter monitoring
  4. HLTHPS002Support health professional in the delivery of care
  5. HLTHPS011Measure spirometry
  6. HLTPAT010Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
  7. HLTPAT012Perform capillary blood collections
  8. HLTPAT013 (has a prerequisite)Perform venous blood collection from children 0 to 5 years

Other electives - Work Health and Safety

  1. HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • HLTPAT013 Perform venous blood collection from children 0 to 5 years Mandatory Workplace Requirements — prerequisite: HLTPAT012 Perform capillary blood collections; HLTPAT014 Perform venous blood collections All clinical workplace activities must be supervised by a phlebotomist currently working in a phlebotomist role for at least 18 hours per fortnight for at least 12 months, to ensure patient safety. The candidate must perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 35 hours of direct client contact work in a clinical workplace. All clinical workplace activities must be supervised by a phlebotomist who is currently working in a phlebotomist role for at least 18 hours per fortnight for a minimum of 12 months, to ensure patient safety. All clinical workplace activities must be supervised by a phlebotomist currently working in a phlebotomist role for at least 18 hours per fortnight for at least 12 months, to ensure patient safety. Where a clinical workplace is used, all activities must be supervised by a person currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours per fortnight for at least 12 months, to ensure patient safety.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Foundation Skills Outcomes The foundation skills outcomes in this qualification are outlined below. 5 4 3 ACSF level 2 1 0 Learning Reading Writing Oral Numeracy Communication ACSF core skill Digital literacy outcomes are included in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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