This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise client risk factors, identify emergency situations and provide emergency or first aid response to client reactions associated with pathology specimen collection.
Entry requirements for the Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
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The Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection will prepare you for the following roles.
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