
National ID: HLT37215 | State ID: AWJ9
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.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Pathology Collector, Specimen Collection Officer and Blood Collector
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Pathology Specimen Collection
Course overview

- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | 6 months | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Midland | 6 months | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Mount Lawley | 6 months | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |

Mount Lawley
- 6 months
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Bunbury | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
Page last updated September 04, 2024