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HLT37215
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Become a Pathology Collector, Medical Laboratory Assistant
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collector. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work.
Work placement arrangements available
A MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE!
Subject to availability.
Qualification
Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215)
Start Date Available intakes
25th April 2025 (Intake 1) No funding spots available for this course
Program Length
6 – 9 months
Campus
2-10 Camberwell Road
Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia
Study Mode
Face to face learning and some online learning. Work placement.
Contact
HLT37215
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Course Overview
This qualification will lead you to become a pathology collector in a public or private healthcare sector. You will learn technical skills, communication skills, customer services and routine procedures as a pathology collector.
HLT37215
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Course Details
Entry Criteria
Students entering the course must meet the required entry criteria, educational standards and administrative requirements as per Mayfield Education’s Student Entry and Administration Policy and Procedure.
Applicant must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Watch the course information session online
- Complete a pre course assessment including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LNN) robot on site at Mayfield Education and a pre training interview.
- People studying this program will need an access to a personal computer device and basic computer skills, including the ability to:
– Create, save and edit Microsoft office documents (including Word, Excel)
– Access and search the Internet.
– Download and save documents from a variety of websites.
– Record, save and upload a video using a smart device such as mobile, laptop, iPad.
– Upload files and images onto the Learning Management System
– Access Dropbox links.
- Have COVID 19 vaccination history.
- Be able to provide checks 8 weeks into the course:
– A current and clear National Police Check
– A current and clear Working with Children Check
– Healthcare category A immunisation record including flu vaccination these are listed on the Department website
Training Program
The course consists of 14 Units (9 Core and 5 Preselected electives).
Core Units:
- 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.
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately.
- HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections.
- HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood.
- BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers.
Electives:
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems.
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid.
- HLTCAR001 Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
- HLTCAR002 Perform Holter monitoring.
- HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens.
Delivery
This is delivered onsite at Mayfield Education Campus 2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East. It takes approximately twelve months to complete the course.
Study load 15-20hrs per week.
The delivery mode is comprised of blended learning (face to face, online learning, self-directed learning) and mandatory 35 hours of work placement.
Classes run 1 day a fortnight from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Location of Delivery
Mayfield Education
2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Australia
Intake Dates
Intake 1: 25th April 2025
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. At Mayfield we have engaging ways of learning and assessment which includes journal writing, case studies, group presentation, assignments, role play, online learning, self-paced learning packages, short answer, and multi-choice questions.
Award
This course is a nationally recognised qualification. Upon completion Mayfield will award you HLT37215 CERTIFICATE III IN PATHOLOGY COLLECTION.
If the full course is not completed, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for any units where competency has been attained.
Pathways
Students who complete this course place themselves in a good position to find employment in this field or if already working as technicians to be considered for a more responsible role.
After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into other related course areas such as Diploma of Nursing or other technician programs, which have many common foundation units. In addition to this, graduates of this certificate may seek to complete the Certificate IV in Leadership & Management.
Fees Statement
Student Course Fee Payable
For Full Fee-Paying Students: Total student contribution $6,922
A payment plan is available
For a detailed summary of the Tuition Fee and for the monthly Direct Debit Instalment Payment Plan, contact Mayfield for the Statement of Fees either on email or by phone.
Email: studentservices@mayfield.edu.au
Phone: (03) 9882-7644
Note: Skills First Funding is not applicable to this program.
- Initial Course Deposit via electronic Transfer: $250
- Direct debit options available
Disclaimer
- The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
- Fees are indicative, may subject to change of government policy and this may occur during the course.
- Fee instalment plan is available.
- * Government funding eligibility criteria applied.
- ** Eligible concession card holders.
- Please read refund, cancellation fees information in the student handbook prior application for your enrolment / making payment.
Step 1 – View Course Information
Step 2 – Apply Now
To successfully complete the application process, please ensure you have the below requirements:
- You must have a student unique number identifier. If you do not have one, please create one here. This will only take a few minutes.
- You must complete a credit transfer form. Please upload this at the Application documents section and include details of qualification.
- You must complete the LLN Test.
- You must upload copies of your driver’s license (front and back)/ Passport/ Medicare details to verify your identification.
If you have any questions during the enrolment process, please get in contact with us.
| Course Name and Start Date | Applications Open | Applications Close | |
| Certificate III Pathology Collection/ Intake 1 / Commencement Date 21st Feb 2025 | 13/11/2024 | 25/04/2025 |