HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Learning to safely take venous blood samples, perform specimen collection and prevent the spread of infection are some of the many skills you will gain on completion of this course.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Bunbury
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode Full-Time
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $426.20 )
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $426.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTPAT005 | Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing |
| HLTPAT006 | Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $426.20 )
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $426.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTPAT005 | Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing |
| HLTPAT006 | Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,155.06 + Resource fee $426.20 )
(Tuition fee* $342.24 + Resource fee $426.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTPAT005 | Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing |
| HLTPAT006 | Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |