Become a vital member of the healthcare team with our comprehensive qualification in pathology collection. As pathology collectors, individuals play a crucial role in assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases by collecting and processing specimens.
Our program is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. Students will combine communication, customer service, and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton 3630
27 Docker Street, Wangaratta 3677
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.
Applicants require a Working With Children Check and Police Check prior to placement.
Provide evidence of receiving the following immunisations prior to attending placement:
- Hepatitis B
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Boostrix COVID vaccine x 3
Technical requirements
A laptop/computer with internet access.
Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
Recommended Textbooks
Textbook McCALL & TANKERSLEY. Phlebotomy essentials. 7th ed
McCALL & TANKERSLEY. Student workbook for phlebotomy essentials. 7th ed
Course fees
Course fee
$9,517
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
Legal name
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
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