Quality ISO 9001

About the CourseThis qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors, for example in the private pathology sector, in hospitals and Medical clinics. If you would like to work in pathology as a specimen collector (phlebotomist) this course will teach you how to take blood samples, various swabs and electrocardiograms for patients requiring pathology tests. You will learn infection control, first aid, WHS principles, how to prepare samples for testing, as well as communication and customer service skills. The course includes performing live bleeds in class and out in the industry, giving you real life experience.Our teachers are all qualified pathology collectors with current industry experience. We have strong, long-standing relationships with a number of pathology organisations to provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your skills and gain real work experience.

Job OutcomesOccupational titles may include:

• Pathology Assistant (Laboratory Aide)

• Pathology Collector (visiting)

• Pathology Specimen Collector

HLT37215 - Certificate III in

PATHOLOGY COLLECTIONCRICOS Course Code: 103695GRTO ID: 21985

Course Details

The course is provided through Face to Face or Blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 600 hours including theory, self-paced structured e-learning, simulation training, assessments and work-based training / Professional Experience Placement (PEP).

How to Enrol

OnlineYou can enrol online www.ihna.edu.au

EmailSend an email to enquiry@ihna.edu.au

Face to faceApply in person at any IHNA campus.

Toll freeYou can speak to an admissions consultant, if you are unsure about the way forward. Call us today!

1800 22 52 83*Competency-based training is the concept that individuals learn at different rates as well as through different modes and different environments and that the skills and knowledge that a student has acquired previously are able to be formally recognised. Eg: Students who are eligible for RPL may be able to finish the course in 3 months with an Assessment Only delivery mode.

Duration 52 Weeks (International)

52 Weeks* (Domestic)

AQF Level 3

RTO ID: 21985CRICOS Code: 03386G

Entry RequirementsFor Domestic StudentsIHNA has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements. • Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above.• In addition, all applicants are required to have successfully

completed an ACSF test and demonstrate competence working at Level 3 for all indicators to enrol for this qualification (issued within the last 12 months from the time of admission).

• It is also essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

For International StudentsIHNA has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘International Students Admission Policy and Procedure’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements. Offshore International students who wish to apply for this course must meet the following requirements: • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

examination (Academic) with a minimum total band score of 5.5 and minimum score of 5.0 in each of the four components of listening, reading, writing and speaking or meets equivalent English language proficiency require-ments including ELICOS at upper intermediate level;

• Applicants are required to be 18 years old and above.• In addition, all applicants are required to have successfully

completed an ACSF test and demonstrate competence working at Level 3 for all indicators to enrol for this qualification (issued within the last 12 months from the time of admission); and

• It is essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.

Physical RequirementsWhile IHNA will work with you to make “reasonable adjustments” in the campus lab and classroom, there are work place practice conditions that occur in the workplace environment that are beyond IHNA’s control. Physical requirements like Strength, Mobility, Hearing, Vision and Communication are necessary to function in the healthcare facility and/or community setting. Students must be able to perform and complete course objectives and requirements with or without reasonable adjustments. Our courses cater to a range of candidates. The candidates are required to be physically fit to manage tasks.If you have a disability or disorder or on any longer medications that will require reasonable adjustments to fulfill these requirements, then please declare in your course application.

Upon successful completion of all the required units of competency, students will be issued a testamur with record of results.

Mode of DeliveryFace to Face On-Campus DeliveryStudents are required to attend 20 hours of classes per week including simulation based assessment and professional experience placements.

Blended Delivery20 contact hours per week will be delivered through synchronised Online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement.

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured learning. The blended delivery mode is only available to domestic students on selected campuses and subject to eligibility.Students must meet additional requirements for Professional Experience Placements as required such as a clear police check,working with children check & immunisations.*Please call your respective campus location for more details

FeesMelbourne

(CBD)Melbourne

(Heidelberg)Perth (SGT)

Sydney (Argyle)

InternationalFull Fee $8,000.00

International Secondary

$3,500.00

Domestic

Concession $0.00 $0.00 $376.80**

Non Concession $0.00 $0.00 $1271.70**

Full Fee $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00

Pay Full Fee & Avail Discount

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** Tuition Fees do not include any additional resources such as books, uniforms, equipment, printing, duplicate student id card etc. “The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees”

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding

Version: 2.5Dated: Aug 2021

Institute of Health and Nursing AustraliaE n h a n c i n g L i v e s t h r o u g h T r a i n i n g

Legal entity: Health Careers International Pty Ltd | RTO ID: 21985 | CRICOS Provider Code: 03386G | ACN: 106 800 944 | ABN: 59 106 800 944

SYDNEYLevel 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, AustraliaPhone: +61 2 8228 6400

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MELBOURNE (CBD)Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street,Melbourne, VIC 3000, AustraliaPhone: +61 3 9455 4444

PERTHLevel 2, 12 St.Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000, AustraliaPhone: +61 8 6212 8200

Disclaimer: All details on this flyer are accurate on date of publication. Government Funding is available for selected courses in selected campuses and subject to conditions, please contact us for more details. IHNA reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fees. Please refer to IHNA policies & procedures for more information on IHNA website.