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​Government funded program 

​* VIC (Skills First Program): This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding to eligible applicants.

Course Outline - HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Duration and Delivery:

This qualification is delivered over a period of 635 hours. Students enrolled in this course will have up to 08 months to complete the course requirements.

Format:

To ensure the effectiveness of the training outcome, this Certificate III in Pathology Collection Course will be delivered using a mixture of classroom presentation, on-line learning and student participation methods. This will include class room lecture using Audio visual aids and PowerPoint presentations to further build student knowledge and skills. Students will have the opportunity to participate in class room discussions, role plays, scenarios and to work in a simulated skills lab environment to perfect their skills and knowledge prior to gaining clinical practical placements experience. 

Location:

Level 1/169 Plenty Road, Preston, VIC 3072. Practical placement locations as negotiated by ALACC with individual Providers.   

Purpose:

This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors where known routines and procedures are followed. Responsibility is taken for their own work under general supervision. The work combines communication, customer service and technical skills, using judgment and discretion to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.

 

A minimum of 35 hours of Placement work is required of students prior to gaining qualification.

Who May Attend

This qualification is beneficial for any person who may

·         Be actively seeking employment in the health sector as a pathology specimen collector.

·         Have no formal qualifications.

·         Wish to review or upgrade knowledge and practical experience to work in the health industry sector.

·         Be seeking a new career pathway.

Recognition:

Students may be able to increase the length of their studies if they wish to. Recognition of past experience and/ or qualifications gained elsewhere is also acknowledged.  Applications can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer.  These will be assessed according to the college’s policy & procedures to determine if/how much advanced standing will be granted. This qualification holds National Recognition.

Pre-Requisites:

The minimum age for eligible applicants is 18 years. Applicants must have successfully completed the equivalent of Year 11 according to the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Proficiency in English is required to meet Industry standards.

Although LLN test is not an entry requirement, students may be asked to undertake the same so that appropriate academic support can be ensured throughout the course of study.

Pathway:

Successful completion of this qualification will enable the students to progress towards gaining employment in the health sec

•   Specimen Collection Officer             

•   Pathology Collector

•   Pathology Assistant             

•   Specimen Reception Assistant

 

Qualification Structure for Local Students

Certificate III in Pathology requires successful completion of 14 units. These include: 9 Core Units and 5 Elective Units as specified in the HLT07 Health Training Package.  

 Core Units

Unit

Unit Name

Nominal Hours

CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

30

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

40

HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

25

HLTPAT001

Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection

35

HLTPAT002

Perform venous blood collections

100

HLTPAT004

Collect pathology specimens other than blood

45

HLTWHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

20

BSBCUS201

Deliver a service to customers

40

BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

60

Elective Units

Unit

Unit Name

Nominal Hours

HLTAAP001

Recognise healthy body systems

70

HLTAID003**

Provide first aid

18

HLTCAR001

Perform electrocardiography (ECG)

90

CHCCCS027

Visit client residence

50

HLTPAT006

Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

15

BSBWOR203

Work effectively with others

15

** Whilst First Aid HLTAID003 is listed as an elective, this will be carried out as a separate, required Unit at ALACC Health College. Therefore, an additional elective has been added.

If you require any further information our Course Manager will be happy to assist.

Course Fees

 

Description

Fees (AUD)

Uniform

Material Fee

Registration Fee

Total (AUD)

Full Fee

$1,910

$35

N/A

$50

$1,995

Government Funding Subsidised Fee(Non-Concession) 

$450 ($0.69 per scheduled hour)

$35

N/A

$50

$535

Government Funding Subsidised Fee(Concession) 

$90 ($0.14 per scheduled hour)

$35

N/A

$50

$175

International Fee

N/A

 

Government Funding Eligibility Criteria

 

To assess your eligibility for government funding please speak to one of our friendly staff or use below link:

 

Click Here to check your eligibility

 

*Eligible students must: -

1. Present a Green Medicare card                                                                                                                     

2. Be a Permanent resident in Australia

3. Not have a qualification higher or equal to qualification being applied                                                  

For further information please contact our friendly staff.

Email: reception@alacchealth.edu.au

Phone: (03) 9480 4445 / 03 9484 5081

 

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