Medical Technician

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Courses in medical technician

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HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Blended, On Campus
3 - 8 months
$0 - $8,942
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

On Campus
7 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $6,501
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

Blended, On Campus
4 months
$7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

On Campus
4 months
$4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance

On Campus
3 months
$5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52896WA

Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)

Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$0 - $28,934
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL20122

Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 days
$0 - $3,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTPAT002

Perform Venous Blood Collections

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Anatomy)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Health)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,903
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Undergraduate Certificate in Science

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Diploma in Science

Blended, On Campus
12 - 16 months
$0 - $37,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $36,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

On Campus
4 years
$35,215
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL60122

Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management

Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,500
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline OR
  • Completed Diploma of Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline OR
  • Completed Diploma of Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

Your Guide to Laboratory Technician Training in Australia

7th February 2025

All You Need to Know About Certificate III in Pathology Collection

10th February 2025

What can you do with a Certificate III in Pathology Collection?

4th November 2021