Duration
26 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors and assistants who receive, collect, dispatch specimens and perform routine pathology procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision.
They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.
To achieve the
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with current Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Career Outcomes
Specimen collection officer
Specimen collection officers perform routine extractions of blood and other pathology specimens. They may also prepare and process pathology samples for testing in a laboratory.
Pathology Collector
Pathology Collectors perform routine extractions of blood and other pathology specimens. They may also prepare and process pathology samples for testing in a laboratory.
Specialist Specimen Collectors (Pathology)
Specialist Specimen Collectors (Pathology) collect blood and other pathology specimens for specialised testing. They need an advanced level of knowledge and may work with clients with complex needs.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Pathology is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Health Careers International Pty Ltd in 019909 - Laboratory Technology.
- CRICOS course code: 120052A
- Provider: Health Careers International Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 019909 - Laboratory Technology
- National qualification code: HLT37525
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Locations: MELBOURNE, PARRAMATTA, Perth, VIC, NSW, WA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.