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CRICOS Provider Code: 03386G

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*Subclass 500 visa holders are not eligible to apply for this course

Intakes

New batches starting bi-monthly

Mode of Delivery

Blended

AQF Level

3

Course Fee

$3,499*

(Flexible payment options available)
*$500 discount when you pay upfront

Location

Melbourne, Perth, Sydney & Brisbane

Course Duration

12 Months

Flexible Study that Fits Real Life

Online Theory

Short weekly modules with quizzes and trainer feedback.

Skills Workshops

On-campus skills days to practise bed making, patient hygiene, positioning & mobility, hoists/slide sheets, PPE, and taking obs (BP, pulse, temp, SpO₂).

80h Placement

We arrange your hospital/health service placement with approved providers.

Why Certificate III in Pathology Collection from IHNA?

Great collectors make people feel calm, get the sample first time, and keep the paperwork bulletproof. This course is built around those exact skills; plus a supported placement so you're job-ready, not just "qualified.”

Learn venepuncture & capillary collection, infection prevention, specimen handling, ID checks, consent and documentation.

Get supervised experience during your ~35-hour placement at approved collection centres.

Study online at your own pace, with scheduled on-campus labs and ample time for needlework.

Where You Can Work

Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

Specimen Collection Officer

Hospital Phlebotomy Unit

GP & Specialist Clinics

Mobile/Home Collection

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Who Can Apply?

Entry requirements made simple.

Age: 18+ at course start

Schooling: Year 10 (or equivalent)

English & LLN: Short Language, Literacy & Numeracy check

ID & USI: Valid photo ID and a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Access: Computer, internet and basic digital skills

Clinic readiness: Steady hand/fine motor skills, comfortable working around needles, blood and biohazard controls

Note:Subclass 500 visa holders aren't eligible for this domestic course.

Before your 35h industry placement (provider requirements)

National Police Check (current)

Immunisation compliance as required by the site; typically Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, dTpa (whooping cough), TB screening, plus seasonal flu and COVID-19

Working With Children Check (if your placement involves paediatric or hospital settings)

First Aid/CPR (only if a particular site requests it)

Fitness for duties: able to stand for periods, perform repetitive hand movements, and follow PPE/biohazard protocols

Driver's licence (only for mobile/home collection roles)

These checks are standard for pathology environments. We'll guide you on the how/when once you're enrolled and ready for placement.

Why become an Early Childhood Educator?

A career in early childhood education means making a real difference in children’s lives while enjoying job security and meaningful work.

IHNA’s HLT37215 - Certificate III in Pathology Collection is the first step towards becoming a Qualified educator in childcare centres, kindergartens, and early learning settings.

What You'll Learn?

A practical, job-ready toolkit across specimen collection, patient care, safety, and airtight documentation, so clinics can trust you on Day 1.

Venepuncture & capillary collection:site selection, order of draw, managing difficult veins and adverse reactions.

Patient ID, consent & privacy:ensuring positive identification, explaining procedures, and providing culturally safe care

Infection Prevention & Sharps Safety:Aseptic Technique, PPE, Waste Segregation, and Exposure Response.

Specimen handling & transport:tube/additive selection, mixing, labelling, storage temps, cold-chain basics.

Chain of custody and compliance: drug/alcohol screening protocols and legal documentation.

Communication & professionalism:calming anxious patients, understanding nuances in paediatric and elderly care, and teamwork with lab/clinic staff.

Documentation & digital systems: assisting with feeding, hydration, food safety and allergy awareness.

Quality focus:pre-analytical error reduction, QC checks, and escalation pathways.

Already studied elsewhere? Apply for Credit Transfer!

If you’ve completed relevant units at another institution, you may be eligible for Credit transfer. Fast-track your course and avoid repeating the same content.

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How it Works?

Enquire today and have a quick chat to confirm the right programme, complete the paperwork, then start training with orientation, sim-lab practice and a supervised placement arranged by IHNA. (Details may vary by campus and course.)

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