If you would like to work in pathology as a specimen collector (phlebotomist) this course will teach you how to take blood samples, various swabs and electrocardiograms for patients requiring pathology tests. You will learn infection control, first aid, WHS principles, how to prepare samples for testing, as well as communication and customer service skills. The course includes performing live bleeds in class and out in the industry, giving you real life experience.
This course follows a flipped classroom methodology, where students are exposed to learning content online via Moodle, prior to on campus tutorial to consolidate key concepts.
The classes are a mix of theoretical learning and practical application of skills that they will use in workplace situations once graduated.
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Locations
Fletcher Road, Frankston 3199
25 Kangan Drive, Berwick 3806
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Please note: Students need a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer), a clear national police check and immunisations to undertake practical placement., Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with pathology collection and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course., Students will be unable to successfully complete the course without completing placement., Students will undertake pathology collection on other members of their class and need to participate as both a patient and a collector.
Course fees
Course fee
$8,805
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