Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Ready to dive into the world of pathology collection? Our Certificate III in Pathology Collection is your ticket to an exciting and crucial role in the healthcare industry. Think of yourself as a detective in a lab coat – collecting vital clues (aka pathology specimens) that help solve medical mysteries! Here's the cool stuff you'll do:

• Become a Specimen Superhero: Learn how to collect, handle, and transport those all-important blood and pathology samples.
• Talk the Talk: Get savvy at chatting and connecting with people from all walks of life – all in a day's work.
• Skills Galore: Master the art of adapting to different situations, whether you're in a bustling lab or meeting patients.

Before you start your path to becoming a pathology collection pro, here’s what you need:

• Age: Be at least 18 years young when the course begins.
• Education: Finished Australian Year 11 or something similar, or maybe you've already got a Certificate III or higher under your belt.
• English Proficiency: Need to have your English skills on point (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent).
• Work Placement: Be ready to jump into some hands-on learning with a work placement.

Once you've got this cert, you could land cool jobs like:

• Pathology Assistant: The right-hand person in the lab.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant: The one who’s all about blood collection.
• Clinical Assistant: The go-to for all things clinical in a pathology setting.
• Pathology Aid: Helping out in the lab and making a difference.

Your adventure includes 9 core units and 5 electives:

Core Units (The Essentials):

• Communicating in health and community services (because talking is key!)
• Working with diverse people (it’s a big world out there!)
• Staying safe with infection control (keeping those germs at bay)
• The ins and outs of blood collection (vampires, step aside!)
• Collecting non-blood specimens (it's not all about blood!)
• Workplace health and safety (stay safe, everyone!)
• Delivering top-notch customer service (smiles all around!)
• Decoding medical terminology (like learning a new language!)

Electives (The Cool Extras):

• Visiting clients (field trips, anyone?)
• Understanding healthy body systems 
• Take clinical measurements
• Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
• Manage patient record keeping system