Certificate III in Pathology

National Course Code: HLT32607

Vocational Opportunities

This course provides successful candidates with the qualification required to be employed as a Pathology collector within the Health Industry.

Course Structure

The program is composed of 14th units: 6 compulsory and 8 elective units.

The elective units offered by MHS Training Pty Ltd are listed.

These electives have been selected by MHS Training Pty Ltd to provide maximum employment opportunities.

This course involves practical as well as theoretical components.

The practical component, at the end of the programme is conducted within the Pathology Collection industry.

The total numbers of hourse including one week clinical placement is 348 hours.

Course Content

Units listed must be completed for the award of the certificate.

BSBMED201A		Use basic medical terminology
BSBFLM303B		Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTOHS300A		Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301A		Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTFA301B		Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A		Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTPAT304B		Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTPAT305B		Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection environment
HLTPAT306B		Perform blood collection
HLTPAT308B		Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimens
HLTPAT407B		Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
HLTRAH302A		Undertake home visits
HLTPAT301B		Receive and prepare pathology specimens
BSBCMN208A		Deliver a service to customers

Assessment

Assessment may include a variety of approaches: practical sessions, written & oral tests, assignments and practical placement.

Eligibility

The ability to read, comprehend discuss and analyse printed information in English and to write statements is a necessary course and work requirement.

This course includes blood collection and students are required to be immunised against Hepatitis B.

Innoculations should begin prior to commencement of study.

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4th June 2010

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