Certificate III In Pathology Collection

Timetable

• Days per week: 3
• Hours per day: 6
• Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 3

All learning is conducted in person on campus.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
HLTPAT002	Perform venous blood collections.
CHCCCS027	Visit client residence.
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
BSBCUS201	Deliver a service to customers.
HLTCAR001	Perform electrocardiography (ECG).
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems.
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately.
HLTPAT001	Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection.
HLTPAT004	Collect pathology specimens other than blood.
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT006	Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

Assessment methods

• Observation
• Questioning or Test/Quiz
• Project
• Portfolio
• Logbook/ Diary/ Journal

Admission requirements

• Minimum age requirement: Students need to be 18 at time of placement.

Inherent requirements

Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

Physical:
Stand and / or walk for prolonged periods (>30 minutes) of time when working within a Dental assisting roll. Provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, carrying cleaning products of varying weights including buckets, cleaning agents and other pieces of equipment between locations and ability to operate a step ladder safely.

Cognitive/Emotional:
Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal practices.
Work within infection control and general WHS guidelines.

Industry:
Emotional flexibility and stability to cater for varying patient needs and the ability to handle general stressors (meeting
deadlines, managing expectations, task management, etc.)
Basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet
browsing and other general computer functions.
Access to the internet to engage in self-study
Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal practices.
Work within infection control and general WHS guidelines.

Language, literacy and numeracy

You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.

We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Below are the levels required for this course:

• Language and literacy: 2
• Numeracy: 2

Practical placement

You will need to complete 35 hours of practical placement to successfully complete the course.

Work placement is undertaken Monday to Friday, in hospital or collection centres. We will place you at a chosen clinical host.

Documentation or licences required for practical placement

Vaccination certificates are required.

You must also:
• Hold a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer or employee) for the duration of the program.
• Hold a valid National Police Record Check. If you believe there would be a disclosable issue on your National Police Check, a confidential conversation will be required before enrolment to determine suitability for work within the healthcare environment.

Simulated work environment

You will be required to be in the pathology simulation labs every week from the start of the course. When in the labs you are required to wear your Chisholm top, black plants and black shoes. We consider the pathology lab as a real work environment so you will be
required to dress as if you were going to be on placement.
You will need to be able to:

• Stand for long periods
• Use manual handling equipment!
• Wash your hands regularly using either soap and water or hand sanitiser

The following dress code applies on campus and/or on placement:
• Shoes – black, non-slip, covering your whole foot to your ankle.
• Uniform – as provided by Chisholm
• Hair – must be kept above your shoulders (long hair tied up into a bun)
• No eye lash extensions
• Nails – must be kept short, no acrylic nails, no nail polish.
• Piercings – no large loops
• Jewelry – kept to a minimum, hand jewelry limited to a single band (no stones)
• Personal hygiene – showering and wearing of deodorant is expected.

Chisholm is a smoke free campus. Should you choose to smoke off premises during your lunch break, your uniform MUST be covered. If
you are dealing with clients, you will need to ensure your breath is freshened along with removal of any smoke odour.

Course and career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Pathology Collection
Possible job outcome	pathology specimen collector pathology specimen receptionist laboratory assistant

Fees

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Fees
Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
Concession	$648	ConcessionAmount
Government subsidised	$3,240	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
Full fee paying	$9,072	FullfeeAmount
Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
Materials	$90	MaterialFeeAmount
And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

Total fees

*Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
**You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

Help with fees

Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

Skills recognition

Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

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Gain skills to make an impact in healthcare as a pathology collector

Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)