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The HLT37525 – Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) develops practical skills for collecting, handling, preparing and dispatching pathology specimens while working under general supervision.
You’ll learn how to perform venous blood collection, collect other pathology specimens, follow infection prevention and safety procedures, identify clinical risks, communicate with patients and prepare specimens for testing.
The course combines theory, simulation-based practical learning and 35 hours of Professional Experience Placement (PEP), giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in a pathology collection workplace.
$4,800
Pay Upfront:
$3,800*
| Currently no funding available,please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA’s Government funding Fees & Charges click here
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
| Smart and Skilled funding is
available for eligible students in
NSW*.
Important
notice — Smart and Skilled funding
update
Our Smart and Skilled funding allocation is currently reserved for continuing students only. New student enrolments under this funding stream are not available at this time. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
We would like to inform you about a recent surge in cyber scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s essential to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online communications and transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know that IHNA’s bank account details are not shared through email. Instead, the information is accessible through the secure Student Hub under Student Invoice & Payment. This method ensures that only authorised users with secure login credentials can access and view the information.
Additionally, making payments through the IHNA website provides another secure option for transactions, ensuring that personal and financial details are handled in a safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related to payments or account details, students should reach out to IHNA directly through official contact channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au) to ensure the highest level of security and privacy.
There are no formal training package prerequisites for this course. However, applicants must complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) and meet IHNA admission requirements, including:
*Mature-age applicants aged 22 years and above may also be considered without the minimum education requirement, subject to individual review.
The Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining live online theory classes, on-campus simulation-based training and assessments, self-directed learning through IHNA’s Learning Management System (LMS), and Professional Experience Placement (PEP).
The course is delivered over 26 weeks, including 23 weeks of training and assessment, a 2-week break and 35 hours of Professional Experience Placement.
This course is not fully online. Students are required to attend campus for practical simulation training and assessments.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) will deliver minimum 3 days of on-campus classes on a weekly basis. Students must participate in 24 hours of scheduled course contact hours weekly. During these classes, students attend theory, on-campus simulation-based assessments and learning, which are a requirement of the Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development.
(For Jobs and Skills WA Training program requirement only)
These attendance requirements apply only to students enrolled under the Jobs & Skills WA Training Program.
The HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) is made up of 14 units of competency, including 8 core units and 6 elective units. The course is delivered over 26 weeks, including 23 weeks of training and assessment, a 2-week break, and 1 week of Professional Experience Placement (35 hours).
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTPAT011 | Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers |
| HLTPAT009 | Collect pathology specimens other than blood |
| HLTPAT008 | Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection |
| HLTPAT014 | Perform venous blood collection |
| HLTCAR004 | Perform electrocardiography (ECG) |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
This course includes a 35-hour Professional Experience Placement (PEP) completed as a single block in a pathology collection setting, which may include private or public outpatient pathology collection centres, hospitals and/or GP clinics. The placement is organised by IHNA and is designed to help students apply their knowledge and practical skills in a real workplace environment after completing the required theory and simulation-based assessments. Before starting placement, students must meet placement readiness requirements and submit required documentation, including police clearance, Working with Children Check and immunisation evidence where applicable.
There are no direct packaged pathways into this qualification. After completing the course, students may choose to continue their studies in related areas such as:
These study options can support further career development in the healthcare sector. Please note: IHNA may not offer all of the qualifications listed above.
Graduates can pursue entry-level roles including:
These positions are available in hospitals, public health services, private pathology collection centers, laboratories, medical centers, GP clinics, community health centers, and specialist collection facilities.
Already have relevant study, skills or experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised toward your Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is subject to assessment and the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing or healthcare skills and experience, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against the requirements of the relevant units. RPL is not automatic and eligibility will depend on your individual experience and evidence.
Ask us about RPL → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
If you have previously completed equivalent units of competency at IHNA or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Credit Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous study so IHNA can confirm whether the completed units are equivalent to units in the Diploma of Nursing.
Check your Credit Transfer eligibility → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
It is an AQF Level 3 qualification designed for people who want to develop the skills to collect, receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens and perform routine pathology procedures under general supervision.
The course runs for 26 weeks, including a 2-week break.
The qualification consists of 14 units of competency, including 8 core units and 6 elective units.
Yes. Students must complete a 35-hour Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in an approved pathology collection setting.
IHNA organises the placement and supports students through readiness checks and required documentation before placement begins.
For domestic students, the course is delivered in blended mode. For international students, the course is delivered face-to-face. Both include simulation-based learning, self-study and placement.
Assessment includes knowledge-based tasks, theory assessments, simulation-based assessments and workplace-based placement assessment where required.
Yes. Eligible students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) in line with IHNA policies and procedures.
Possible career outcomes include Pathology Specimen Collector, Phlebotomist, Pathology Aide and Pathology Specimen Receptionist.
IHNA provides support services including LLN support, additional tutorials, IT support, wellbeing services and reasonable adjustment where needed.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
$4,800
Pay Upfront:
$3,800*
| Currently no funding available,please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA’s Government funding Fees & Charges click here
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
| Smart and Skilled
funding is
available for eligible students in
NSW*.
Important notice — Smart
and Skilled funding
update
Our Smart and Skilled funding allocation is currently reserved for continuing students only. New student enrolments under this funding stream are not available at this time. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
We would like to inform you about a recent surge in cyber scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s essential to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online communications and transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know that IHNA’s bank account details are not shared through email. Instead, the information is accessible through the secure Student Hub under Student Invoice & Payment. This method ensures that only authorised users with secure login credentials can access and view the information.
Additionally, making payments through the IHNA website provides another secure option for transactions, ensuring that personal and financial details are handled in a safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related to payments or account details, students should reach out to IHNA directly through official contact channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au) to ensure the highest level of security and privacy.
There are no formal training package prerequisites for this course. However, applicants must complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) and meet IHNA admission requirements, including:
*Mature-age applicants aged 22 years and above may also be considered without the minimum education requirement, subject to individual review.
The Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining live online theory classes, on-campus simulation-based training and assessments, self-directed learning through IHNA’s Learning Management System (LMS), and Professional Experience Placement (PEP).
The course is delivered over 26 weeks, including 23 weeks of training and assessment, a 2-week break and 35 hours of Professional Experience Placement.
This course is not fully online. Students are required to attend campus for practical simulation training and assessments.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) will deliver minimum 3 days of on-campus classes on a weekly basis. Students must participate in 24 hours of scheduled course contact hours weekly. During these classes, students attend theory, on-campus simulation-based assessments and learning, which are a requirement of the Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development.
(For Jobs and Skills WA Training program requirement only)
These attendance requirements apply only to students enrolled under the Jobs & Skills WA Training Program.
The HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) is made up of 14 units of competency, including 8 core units and 6 elective units. The course is delivered over 26 weeks, including 23 weeks of training and assessment, a 2-week break, and 1 week of Professional Experience Placement (35 hours).
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTPAT011 | Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers |
| HLTPAT009 | Collect pathology specimens other than blood |
| HLTPAT008 | Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection |
| HLTPAT014 | Perform venous blood collection |
| HLTCAR004 | Perform electrocardiography (ECG) |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
This course includes a 35-hour Professional Experience Placement (PEP) completed as a single block in a pathology collection setting, which may include private or public outpatient pathology collection centres, hospitals and/or GP clinics. The placement is organised by IHNA and is designed to help students apply their knowledge and practical skills in a real workplace environment after completing the required theory and simulation-based assessments. Before starting placement, students must meet placement readiness requirements and submit required documentation, including police clearance, Working with Children Check and immunisation evidence where applicable.
| Melbourne Campus |
| Perth Campus |
| Sydney Campus |
| Brisbane Campus |
There are no direct packaged pathways into this qualification. After completing the course, students may choose to continue their studies in related areas such as:
These study options can support further career development in the healthcare sector. Please note: IHNA may not offer all of the qualifications listed above.
Graduates can pursue entry-level roles including:
These positions are available in hospitals, public health services, private pathology collection centers, laboratories, medical centers, GP clinics, community health centers, and specialist collection facilities.
Already have relevant study, skills or experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised toward your Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is subject to assessment and the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing or healthcare skills and experience, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against the requirements of the relevant units. RPL is not automatic and eligibility will depend on your individual experience and evidence.
Ask us about RPL → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
If you have previously completed equivalent units of competency at IHNA or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Credit Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous study so IHNA can confirm whether the completed units are equivalent to units in the Diploma of Nursing.
Check your Credit Transfer eligibility → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
I came to Australia with the sole focus of providing better opportunities for me and my family. On the way, I discovered a purposeful career. I’ve tried my hand in many industries, but it’s nursing that stuck with me the most. A career in nursing aligned with my core values of caring for others and service. It fulfilled my intellectual appetite for working in the medical field.
After years of exploring various industries, Paula Baglieri discovered her true calling: a rewarding and profoundly impactful career. Her passion for healthcare and dedication to helping others ignited her interest in nursing, driving her to find the right educational pathway. That’s when she saw the Diploma of Nursing at IHNA, a program designed to provide hands-on training, invaluable industry exposure, and a solid foundation for a prosperous future in healthcare.
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