Adept Training
Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Welcome to HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance. Do you find the idea of pathology testing and sampling exciting? Are you looking for a rewarding and demanding career in health? Then this course is designed for you. The qualification is the starting point to launch your career in the exciting world of the Pathology Laboratory.
HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance is an engaging course where you will gain the skills and knowledge to work in a laboratory testing samples. You will learn to develop your communication skills, work effectively as a member of a health care team, understand and maintain infection control and follow WHS standards. You will work with blood and nonblood specimens, receiving, preparing, sorting and separating samples as well as preparing simple solutions within a laboratory environment.
This qualification is delivered face-to-face at Adept Training at 83 Marion Street Harris Park, with some training and assessment conducted in a laboratory. Some practical skills are delivered in a working laboratory and students are required to attend these sessions to practice their technical skills and demonstrate these during workplace assessments.
Students usually complete their studies in 3 months.
Delivery mode
Adept Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 83 Marion Street, Harris Park
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
This course requires you to have a good understanding of written and verbal English and maths (known as language, literacy and numeracy ‘LLN’).
All students who enrol in a course are required to undertake an LLN assessment. While not a prerequisite, we strongly recommend all students be immunised for Hepatitis A and B before enrolling in the course.
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Pathology Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
Pathology Assistant
A Pathology Assistant conducts a range of tests in a medical laboratory. You might prepare samples for testing, perform tests and write reports on...
Laboratory Attendant
A Laboratory Attendant carries out various duties at a medical or research laboratory. You may provide general assistance to other laboratory staff...
Phlebotomist
A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients in a hospital or collection facility. You’ll prepare samples for testing including storing them...
About Adept Training
Adept Training is dedicated to best practice and to developing and growing a strong, sustainable and skilled workforce for Australian healthcare industries. They have been delivering specialised education for the healthcare and community sectors for more than 20 years and take pride in offering courses which are interactive, fun and provide flexible delivery and assessment.
