Adept Training
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career in health? Not bothered by the sight of blood? Do you find the pathology industry exciting? Then this course is designed for you. This qualification is the starting point to kick start your career in the exciting world of pathology.
You will learn to respond appropriately to clients in a healthcare environment and develop your communication skills. Beginning on our prosthetic training arms, we will guide, support and supervise you as you learn about infection prevention, WHS and progress to taking blood and non-blood samples, performing ECG’s, Holter Monitors and providing excellent patient care.
Students will need access to a computer with internet connection to complete their qualification. The units are delivered face-to-face with plenty of clinical practice available in our licensed collection clinic so you can practice venepuncture skills.
Students usually complete their studies in 5 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.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 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, verbal and spoken English and maths (known as language, literacy and numeracy ‘LLN’). All students who enrol in a course are required to undertake Adept Training’s LLN assessment. While not a prerequisite, we strongly recommend all students be immunised for Hepatitis A and B before enrolling in the course. Please note all students are required to provide the following on enrolment:
- Completed enrolment form
- USI Number
- Photo ID
- Proof of Residency (Birth Certificate, Passport, Green Medicare Card or Citizenship Certificate)
- Language, literacy and numeracy assessment
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Pathology Collection will prepare you for the following roles.
Pathology Collector
A Pathology Collector takes specimens from patients so they can be tested at a laboratory. You might collect bodily fluids such as blood, saliva or...
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 a National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 90991), registered under the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the national regulator for Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Adept Training is dedicated to best practice and to developing and growing a strong, sustainable and skilled workforce for Australian healthcare industries. We 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.
Our vision is to provide exceptional quality education with the ultimate educational experience that leads to a fulfilling and satisfying career.
We offer the best quality education in a positive, supportive and welcoming environment. We are dedicated to your success and are proud of the education we provide.
