Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection release 3. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection release 2. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 2 |
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection release 1. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
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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.
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Core units |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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HLTPAT001 |
Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection |
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HLTPAT002 |
Perform venous blood collections |
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HLTPAT004 |
Collect pathology specimens other than blood |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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BSBCUS201 |
Deliver a service to customers |
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BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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Elective units |
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CHCCCS027 |
Visit client residence |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTCAR001 |
Perform electrocardiography (ECG) |
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HLTCAR002 |
Perform holter monitoring |
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HLTHPS001 |
Take clinical measurements |
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HLTHPS002 |
Support health professional in the delivery of care |
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HLTHPS004 |
Measure spirometry |
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HLTPAT003 |
Perform capillary blood collections |
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HLTPAT005 |
Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing |
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HLTPAT006 |
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
