ABOUT US APPLICANT INFORMATION COURSES CONSULTANCY/AUDITING PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTS CONTACT US FAQ's HOME Courses/Training Programs Alphabetical Listing  Alphabetical Listing of all Courses/Training Programs Subject Area Listing  Aged Care  Allied Health  General  Hospitality  Infection Control & Sterilisation  Management  Nursing  Technicians Course/Training Program Type Listing  Certificate Courses  Short Courses  Distance Education  Traineeships Home Contact Us Certificate III in Pathology Specimen Collection HLT32607 Pathology specimen collectors may work independently or as part of a team in laboratories, medical centres, hospitals and other health settings collecting blood and other specimens from patients.   Application Form Details Designed for Unqualified pathology staff or people interested in obtaining employment in pathology. Entry Criteria Participants need oral and written communication skills in English and numeracy to a level required to function effectively. Training Program 14 units: 9 compulsory units and 5 preselected electives Compulsory Units Contribute to effective workplace relationships (BSBFLM303C) Communicate and work effectively in health (HLTHIR301A) Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300A) Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301A) Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301A) Apply first aid (HLTFA301B) Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection environment (HLTPAT305B) Perform blood collection (HLTPAT306B) Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection (HLTPAT308B) Selected Electives Collect pathology specimens other than blood (HLTPAT304B) Receive and prepare pathology specimens (HLTPAT301B) Deliver a service to customers (BSBCUS201A) Organise personal work priorities and development (BSBWOR301A) Organise workplace information (BSBCMN305A) Perform ECG (HLTCA401B) Delivery On site attendance at Mayfield education Self directed learning Workplace learning/supervised work placement This course is offered in part-time on Wednesday's. Dates Commencing 3 June 2009 3, 10, 17, 24 June; 15, 22, 29 July; 5, 12, 19, 26 August; 2, 9, 16 September; 7, 14 October 2009 Assessment Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Assessment is a combination of practical sessions, assignments, exams and work placement. There will be one written examination and two practical examinations. Demonstrated competency in all units is required to receive the award. Award Nationally Recognised Certificate CNE Points 25 CNE points Fee $2,390 per person. Closing Date 17 April 2009 Location Caulfield campus   Application Form