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HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection

HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection

National ID HLT37215 State ID AWJ9

Make a difference to people's lives

You'll learn to safely take venous blood and other samples, about how the body works, how to prevent the spread of infection as well as medical terms which you will be able use in any further health related studies you may choose to undertake.

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Decorative image - pathologist collecting a sample from a patient

This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.

^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.

CampusesJoondalup (McLarty Avenue). Mount Lawley. Midland.

When Semester 2, 2023. Semester 2, 2024. Semester 1, 2024.

Study Mode On campus.

Make a difference to people's lives

Have you ever had a blood test? Did you know the person trained to do this is called a phlebotomist?
Did you find the experience interesting? Did you check out all the equipment and special containers in the room on your visit? Do you enjoy talking to people and helping them feel at ease during what can be a stressful time? 

If you answered yes to these questions, this Certificate III in Pathology Collection course could start you on a rewarding career path.

As a phlebotomist (pathology collector) you'll interact with a wide variety of people while performing specimen collection, a vital part on their way to a better health status.

You'll provide this assistance by

  • providing excellent customer service and communication
  • taking venous blood samples with different types of needles
  • collecting specimens such as swabs, urine and stool samples
  • interacting with patients, couriers, lab staff and doctors
  • working within collection centres, hospitals or doing home visits

The knowledge and practical skills you gain will equip you to work as a pathology collector/phlebotomist in a variety of settings.

You will gain transferable skills which you will be able use in other health related studies you may choose to undertake, such as laboratory techniques, nursing, pharmacy or anaesthetic technology & practice.

  • Safely take venous blood and other samples from patients
  • Recognise healthy body systems
  • How to prevent the spread of infection
  • Understand and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • Work legally and ethically

Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider if you are:

  • Over 18 years of age
  • Able to set aside between 5-6 hours per week for study, attend classes a minimum of three days a week and complete a one week work placement
  • Are prepared to work in hospital wards, outpatient clinics, off-site collection rooms and home collection services
  • Able to stand on your feet for long periods of time
  • Able to travel to multiple collection centres for work placement; and
  • If you have the following attributes:
    • Punctual
    • Passionate in providing care
    • Customer service skills
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Initiative, enthusiasm and positive attitude
    • Strong sense of professional boundaries and integrity
    • Cultural awareness
    • Able to work without direct supervision
    • Able to communicate well and build relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
    • Able to work co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team
    • Good administration and organisational skills
    • Computer literacy and accurate recording of details
    • Able to problem solve and seek assistance when necessary

Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Midland
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,490.06
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $335.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $677.24
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $335.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Students studying this course at Joondalup (McLarty campus) will be required to do 1 day per week of lab work at NMT's Mt Lawley campus

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,490.06
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $335.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $677.24
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $335.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Mount Lawley
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,490.06
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $335.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $677.24
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $335.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,490.06
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $335.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $677.24
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $335.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Mount Lawley
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,490.06
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $335.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $677.24
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $335.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $1,480.06
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $325.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $667.24
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $325.00 )

Half price fees

The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above.  Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.

Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types.  They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students.  Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T  1300 300 822

  

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core  
National ID Unit title
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective  
National ID Unit title
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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