HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Make a difference to people's lives
You'll learn to safely take venous blood and other samples, about how the body works, how to prevent the spread of infection as well as medical terms which you will be able use in any further health related studies you may choose to undertake.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | Mount Lawley | Midland
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Make a difference to people's lives
Have you ever had a blood test? Did you know the person trained to do this is called a phlebotomist?
Did you find the experience interesting? Did you check out all the equipment and special containers in the room on your visit? Do you enjoy talking to people and helping them feel at ease during what can be a stressful time?
If you answered yes to these questions, this Certificate III in Pathology Collection course could start you on a rewarding career path.
As a phlebotomist (pathology collector) you'll interact with a wide variety of people while performing specimen collection, a vital part on their way to a better health status.
You'll provide this assistance by
- providing excellent customer service and communication
- taking venous blood samples with different types of needles
- collecting specimens such as swabs, urine and stool samples
- interacting with patients, couriers, lab staff and doctors
- working within collection centres, hospitals or doing home visits
The knowledge and practical skills you gain will equip you to work as a pathology collector/phlebotomist in a variety of settings.
You will gain transferable skills which you will be able use in other health related studies you may choose to undertake, such as laboratory techniques, nursing, pharmacy or anaesthetic technology & practice.
- Safely take venous blood and other samples from patients
- Recognise healthy body systems
- How to prevent the spread of infection
- Understand and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Work legally and ethically
Prior to enrolment into this qualification, please consider if you are:
- Over 18 years of age
- Able to set aside between 5-6 hours per week for study, attend classes a minimum of three days a week and complete a one week work placement
- Are prepared to work in hospital wards, outpatient clinics, off-site collection rooms and home collection services
- Able to stand on your feet for long periods of time
- Able to travel to multiple collection centres for work placement; and
- If you have the following attributes:
- Punctual
- Passionate in providing care
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Initiative, enthusiasm and positive attitude
- Strong sense of professional boundaries and integrity
- Cultural awareness
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to communicate well and build relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Able to work co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Computer literacy and accurate recording of details
- Able to problem solve and seek assistance when necessary
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections | $324.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 |
| HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood | $162.00 | $48.00 | $50.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections | $324.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 |
| HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood | $162.00 | $48.00 | $50.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $45.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections | $324.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 |
| HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood | $162.00 | $48.00 | $50.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections | $324.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 |
| HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood | $162.00 | $48.00 | $50.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections | $324.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 |
| HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood | $162.00 | $48.00 | $50.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $64.80 | $19.20 | $5.00 |
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTPAT001 Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection | $56.70 | $16.80 | $25.00 |
| HLTPAT002 Perform venous blood collections | $324.00 | $96.00 | $70.00 |
| HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood | $162.00 | $48.00 | $50.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $10.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $45.00 |
|
|
$145.80 | $43.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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