The HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection signifies the role of individuals responsible for gathering pathology specimens. 

Those in this capacity adhere to established routines and protocols while maintaining responsibility for their tasks under general supervision. They utilize a combination of communication, customer service, and technical proficiencies, exercising their judgment and discretion to apply and adapt these skills in diverse scenarios. It’s important to emphasize that to achieve this certification, students must complete a minimum of 35 hours of practical experience, as specified in the Assessment Requirements associated with the competency units within this qualification. While this certification does not require specific licenses, certain units within it might necessitate licensing or compliance with regulatory prerequisites in specific regions. To obtain precise information, one should refer to local regulations. Pathology specimen collectors, also known as Phlebotomists, play a critical role in the pathology laboratory team, operating across a spectrum of healthcare settings, including pathology collection centres, hospitals, medical practices, and occasionally even patient homes or aged care facilities.

Core Units

– HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health & safety
– BSBCU201 Deliver a service to customers
– CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
– BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
– CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
– 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

Elective Units

– HLTAID011 Perform first aid
– MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing
– MSL973016 Perform aseptic techniques
– HLTPAT006 Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
– BSBTEC201 Use business software applications

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