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This qualification equips students with practical skills in drawing blood, administering first aid, participating in workplace health and safety, implementing infection control and more.

The course is designed to provide hands-on industry experience and focuses on promoting technical skill and effective communication techniques, preparing students for work in a variety of medical environments, including pathology collection centres, GP clinics, specialist rooms, hospitals, and other public and private health settings. 

Release status: Current | Delivered by: Labtech Training Victoria Pty Ltd (RTO 22545)

IS A CAREER IN PATHOLOGY COLLECTION FOR YOU?

Pathology collectors (also known as phlebotomists) are health care professionals who work as part of larger medical teams in collection centres, hospitals, doctors’ offices, and diagnostic laboratories. The care and attention taken by phlebotomists during sample collection is a critical part of patient care. With an ageing population and the accessibility of new diagnostic methods, doctors and hospitals need pathology collectors and phlebotomists to obtain samples and arrange testing of blood and tissue products.

✔ I’m interested in health care
✔ I want to learn how to take blood
✔ I want to practice alongside a phlebotomist in a clinical workplace
✔ I want to earn a nationally recognised qualification

A good phlebotomist can make all the difference in a patient’s health care journey.

Face-to-face classes are held at our training centre. We're a six-minute walk from the Montague Street tram stop.

Suite 1.01, Level 1, 85 Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205.

The total course duration is 16 weeks plus 35 hours of clinical work placement. The course structure is:

• Induction & training commencement day

  • 6 hours

  • Face-to-face at our training centre

  • Held on Wednesdays

• Blended delivery: eLearning + follow up class

  • 6 weeks

  • Attend class on the Wednesday following induction

  • Complete activities from home or anywhere with internet access, at times that suit your schedule, with support and guidance from our team

• Blended delivery: classes

  • 2 days a week over 10 weeks (20 training days)

  • Face-to-face at our training centre

  • Class times are 8:30am-3:30pm on either Mondays and Tuesdays or Thursdays and Fridays (depending on intake). Classes are occasionally held on different days of the week due to public holidays and office closure days, therefore the face-to-face component may be longer than 10 weeks

• Unpaid clinical work placement

  • At least 35 hours, typically completed over 1-2 weeks

  • Scheduled on your behalf with one of our partner pathology providers

Course fees depend on individual eligibility for government support. Credit transfers may reduce the course fee payable. If you are unsure whether you qualify for a government supported training place, please contact our team on 1300 588 588. Our refund policy can be viewed here.

Please visit our policies and student documents page to view our refund, fees and charges, consumer protection, complaints and appeals, and student support policies, and to access the student handbook, which includes more information on learners' rights and LTT's obligations.

Work placement

Students are required to organise and cover the costs of their own travel arrangements to attend placement, and we are unable to accommodate requests for specific providers or locations.

Students are encouraged to make every effort to be available and attend the placement booked for them. If a student is unable to attend an allocated work placement, a rescheduling fee of $350 will be charged per alternative placement required. Placement shifts that are missed (in whole or part) without a medical certificate will incur a rescheduling fee of $150 per alternative shift required to make up the necessary hours. Additional placements and shifts are scheduled at the discretion of the placement provider and may be subject to delays.

Deferral

A $150 deferral fee is applicable in the event a student wishes to defer to a later intake.

Students are assessed on their performance in practical and written assessments; online learning modules; and a minimum of 20 live blood collections conducted in simulated and actual clinical work environments (work insurance cover is provided and paid for by LTT for the duration of work placement).

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer processes are available. Please contact our team on 1300 588 588 to discuss these options further if you believe you may be eligible for RPL or credit transfer (for equivalent units of competency completed previously). A copy of the original transcript must be provided if applying for a credit transfer.

Should you withdraw before completing the course and / or your clinical work placement hours, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for any units of competency achieved.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection, which will carry the Nationally Recognised Training logo.

Please note: Students must provide evidence of being fully vaccinated (three doses) against COVID-19 (or a valid medical exemption form) to be permitted to complete work placement with most clinical providers in Australia, including LTT’s health industry partners. Work placement is a mandatory component of the HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection and as such, the qualification cannot be awarded to any student who has not completed the required hours. A statement of attainment (for any units of competency successfully completed) will be issued in place of the full qualification to students unable to complete work placement.

Additionally, all students must comply with any relevant state government regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations that are applicable during their training. Please visit healthdirect.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information-by-state-and-territory for the latest information.

No prior qualifications are required to study this qualification, however basic to intermediate computer literacy is advantageous. As part of the application and enrolment process, candidates must:

• Complete a pre-training review (including a language, literacy and numeracy assessment).

• Supply a current Working With Children (WWC) Check (volunteer or employee) application or ID number.

Students must:

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of work placement.

• Supply a current police clearance with no disclosures.

  • Please note: This is an industry requirement in Victoria. We are unable to organise placements for (and therefore unable to enrol) any individuals with one or more Disclosable Court Outcomes registered against their name (including ‘without conviction’ offences and offences that may have occurred up to 10 years ago).

• Supply serology results showing immunity for hepatitis B or evidence of commencement of vaccination against hepatitis B (serology results showing immunity may later be required by pathology collection providers).

• Supply a flu vaccination record (less than 12 months old).

• Supply evidence of COVID-19 vaccination.

• Wear a blue polo shirt (supplied by LTT) and black pants or skirt during work placement; closed-in shoes throughout the course and work placement; and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as instructed during practical training.

• Undertake blood collection on peers during the course (students practice on classmates as well as friends and family who volunteer to attend class with the student).

Please note: Students are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of these requirements. To avoid delays in securing your work placement, we ask that students submit these documents as soon as possible following enrolment. There can be significant timelines associated with certain vaccinations, so it is important to visit your doctor and commence any outstanding vaccinations in a timely manner.

To be eligible to commence face-to-face training, students must complete all relevant eLearning tasks and upload any required documentation (including police clearance and vaccination / immunity evidence).

To be eligible for a work placement allocation, students must complete all face-to-face training days and required tasks; settle any outstanding course fees; and demonstrate sufficient skill in venous blood collection (the course delivery and duration allows the average learner to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge, however students may be required to attend additional training hours to practice and demonstrate competence).

International students, please note that we are not registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Please visit the CRICOS website to view education providers that offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas.

Please note: We work closely with industry and design our programs to best equip graduates for employment. We advise students to treat work placement as an extended job interview (as providers may recruit new hires from the pool of students on placement in their facilities). However, there is no job outcome guaranteed after finishing a qualification.

As an education provider, we are unable to guarantee a job or provide job agency services for graduates. Ultimately, as with the majority of vocational and tertiary education, it is up to the individual to secure employment post-study. We refer jobseekers to the range of government and non-government organisations who specialise in offering these services. You can find support options at australia.gov.au/information-and-services/jobs-and-workplace/employment-services-and-jobs.

Device Requirements

Please ensure you are familiar with the device you plan to use, able to save and locate files, and able to use the required software. You are not required to purchase any additional materials, software or devices to study this course – if you do not have access to a suitable device, please see the section below for internet access options.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• The use of a laptop is recommended over a tablet or smart phone

• Screen size of at least 10 inches

• Separate (not on-screen) keyboard

• Battery life of at least 4 hours (please ensure you bring an appropriate charger for your device)

• At least one USB port

• A stable internet connection for at-home study

• Relevant anti-virus security software if appropriate for your device

SOFTWARE

• Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Office or Word 2010 (or later)

• Google Chrome web browser

CAPABILITIES

• 2.4 GHz or 5GHz 802.11n wireless support

• Built-in microphone (or headphones with microphone capability)

OPERATING SYSTEM

• Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1, 10 or later

• Apple Mac OSX 10.10 or later

Online access

STUDENT PORTAL

All students are able to access the Student Portal at ltt.vtportal.com.au/studentportal to upload files, view upcoming training sessions, communicate directly with their trainer, edit personal details, and more.

Your username and temporary password will be emailed to you. Please note: The first time you log in, you will be asked to change your password and then log in again with your new password. Passwords must be at least 8 characters.

Our online guide to the portal is available at ltt.edu.au/instructions-student-portal.

LTT ONLINE LEARNING

If your course includes an eLearning component, activities can be accessed via LTT Online Learning at learning.ltt.com.au using your Student Portal username and the password you set (please ensure you have set your password in the Student Portal before attempting to access LTT Online Learning).

If you have a smartphone, please download the free Moodle app (available on the App Store and Google Play).

INTERNET ACCESS

Free WiFi is available at our training centres and the public libraries below. If you do not have access to an appropriate device to study from home, the following resources are available:

• For students in Brisbane, our computer lab can be booked when not in use by a class. Computers can also be booked at Brisbane City Council library branches.

• For students in Melbourne, our computer lab can be booked when not in use by a class. Computers can also be booked at City of Melbourne library branches.

• For students in Perth, our computer lab can be booked when not in use by a class. Computers can also be booked at all City of Swan library branches, except Gidgegannup drop-point library.

• For students in Sydney, self-serve computers are available to the public at all City of Sydney library branches.

There are 14 total units of competency in this qualification.

9 core units:

• BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers

• BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

• HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection

• HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections

• HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood

• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

5 elective units:

• CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact

• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid

• HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

• HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

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