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Certificate III in Pathology Collection (VIC ONLY) HLT37215 

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong, Melbourne (Werribee)
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Start Date
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Course overview

Would you like to enter the healthcare industry, working as a pathology specimen collector (phlebotomist)? This course equips you with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to successfully gain a position in this role.

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Job outcomes

  • Pathology specimen collector (Phlebotomist)
  • Laboratory assistant
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What you'll learn

Learn the techniques to take blood samples and other specimens such as swabs and electrocardiograms for patients requiring pathology tests, as requested by a healthcare professional. You will also learn how to work within the healthcare industry and apply communication and customer service skills to a diverse customer base.

The course also covers the skills required to:

  • Control the spread of infection.
  • Administer first aid.
  • Apply WHS principles.
  • Prepare samples for testing.
  • Apply quality principles to your work.

Study method

  • In-class
  • Blended
  • Online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong
    • Melbourne
      • Werribee

Duration study load

  • Duration – 6 months
  • Study Load – You can expect approximately 10-12 hours of class attendance each week over 2-3 days/evenings. You are also expected to complete at least six hours of self-directed learning and research each week.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must be aged 18 or over
  • Applicants are expected to have language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills to at least Year 10 level.

Successful applicants will be required to have their full Hep B vaccination prior to commencing the course

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Work placement

This course includes one week of work placement at the end of the course, which is arranged by The Gordon. You will require a Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to starting your placement.

Recognition of prior learning

Each qualification is made up of units of study. To gain RPL, you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to meet the competencies of the unit.

Subjects

Core Units
HLTPAT004
Collect pathology specimens other than blood
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
BSBCUS201
Deliver a service to customers
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Payment options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession – $370.00
  • Standard  – $1851.00
  • Full Fee – $6170.00
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Our training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. | Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.