HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Release 1

HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Split of HLT32612. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units minimum work requirements of 35 hours.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 35 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 14

9 core units

5 elective units, consisting of:

at least 2 units from the electives listed below

up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTPAT001	Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT002	Perform venous blood collections
HLTPAT004	Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBCUS201	Deliver a service to customers
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Elective units

CHCCCS027	Visit client residence
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTCAR001	Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
HLTCAR002	Perform holter monitoring
HLTHPS001	Take clinical measurements
HLTHPS002	Support health professional in the delivery of care
HLTHPS004	Measure spirometry
HLTPAT003	Perform capillary blood collections
HLTPAT005	Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
HLTPAT006	Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion volumes from the CS&HISC website - http://www.cshisc.com.au