Welcome to HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance. Do you find the idea of pathology testing and sampling exciting? Are you looking for a rewarding and demanding career in health? Then this course is designed for you. The qualification is the starting point to launch your career in the exciting world of the pathology laboratory.
This qualification will teach you the skills you need as a pathology assistant and/ or specimen reception staff in laboratories. You will learn to develop your communication skills, to work effectively as a member of a health care team, understand and maintain infection control and Work Health & Safety (WHS) Standards. You will work with blood and non-blood samples, receiving, preparing, sorting and separating samples as well as preparing simple solutions within a laboratory environment.
Is this course face to face or distance?
This course is delivered face to face in the classroom and a laboratory, with the addition of some theoretical learning online. You will need access to a computer and an internet connection to complete your qualification.
Career opportunities
- Specimen Collection Officer
- Pathology Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Aide
- Specimen Reception Officer
Entry requirements
This course requires you to have a good understanding of written and verbal English and maths (known as language, literacy and numeracy ‘LLN’). All students who enrol in a course are required to undertake an LLN assessment. While not a prerequisite, we strongly recommend all students be immunised for Hepatitis A and B before enrolling in the course.
Please note all students are required to provide the following documents on enrolment:
- Completed enrolment forms
- USI Number
- Photo ID
- Proof of Residency (Birth Certificate, Passport, Green Medicare Card or Citizenship Certificate)
- Language, literacy and numeracy assessment
- Emergency contact
Limited Smart and Skilled funding is available for eligible students. (This training is subsidised by the NSW Government)
Eligibility Criteria apply. Check if you are eligible for subsidised training.
Course Dates
Face to face course
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Start Date |
Face to Face Sessions |
Thursday 3rd July 2025 |
Every Thursday and Friday (9.00am to 3.30pm) |
Course Code:
HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
Types of Learning:
Flexible delivery with self paced learning available. Some units are undertaken via distance mode so you can do the work in your own time at your own pace. You will need access to a computer with internet connection to complete your qualification. The other units are delivered face-to-face with plenty of clinical practice. Students have a total of 12 months to complete their studies.
Pre-requisite:
This course requires you to have a good understanding of written, verbal and spoken English and maths (known as language, literacy and numeracy 'LLN'). All students who enrol in a course are required to undertake Adept Training's LLN assessment. While not a prerequisite, we strongly recommend all students be immunised for Hepatitis A and B before enrolling in the course.
Cost:
$3,500
Student Testimonials
I have secured employment after having completed my Pathology Collection and Drugs & Alcohol Collection course with Adept Training last year. As luck would have it I have also received numerous job offers from pathology centres in direct response to the letters of introduction and resume's I delivered to all my local centres and clinics. The Adept Training method and its students are by far the preferred candidate for employment which has been confirmed to me by those that work within the industry. So thank you Adept, I wish you and all past and present students, good luck and good fortune.
Lian, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I completed my Certificate III in Pathology Collection in 2016 and was granted a position with Australian Clinical Labs soon after. I am so glad that I did my certificate with Adept Training. I gained so much from my classes especially the practical lessons. The staff at Adept training gave me the key foundations that I carry to this day in my job and gave me the confidence I needed in all my collection procedures. They helped me through out the recruitment process to get my job and the facilities at Adept are definitely the best I've come across. I now work at 3 different hospitals and I love my job. It's a rewarding career to help people in this way. If your thinking of starting a career in Phlebotomy. Call Adept Training now!
Sam, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I attended the Drug and Alcohol Training course with Adept and thoroughly recommend this course to all. The course was very interesting and provided the technical knowledge that I need to undertake testing in my workplace. The trainer is extremely knowledgeable and shared her experiences in the field. It was a very comprehensive course , with a great mix of practical and theory. I have no hesitation in recommending this course.a great mix of practical and theory. I have no hesitation in recommending this course.
Rebecca, Drug & Alcohol Testing Student
Adept Training is informative, non-judgemental, unbiased and very pleasant to all. The information is easily displayed and the assignments have step-by-step positive feedback and ways of learning.
Brian, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
Adept Training is a great college for studying. The theory and practicals are well balanced, and the teachers and trainers were all nice and professional, helping any student when needed. The blood collection training was great and a fun experience. Would definitely recommend Adept Training to others.
Parwana, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I chose Adept Training because Pathology is a course that really piqued my interest and my friends really enjoyed studying at Adept Training. The trainers were helpful and very clear with what they were teaching.
Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
The best choice of training, helped a lot and I learnt everything expected. Kate was a lovely, great trainer and I always enjoyed my classes. I would recommend others to Adept Traning - a great amount of opportunities and classes to learn from.
Fatema, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I wasn't sure that I would be able to complete this course, but the trainer Kate made the whole experience possible. I never thought that I would be able to perform venepuncture and now I can. Thank you Kate.
Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I knew a lot of people who had done the course and spoke highly of it. Our trainer was extremely supportive.
Serena, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
Adept Traning is a friendly and welcoming college. I was nervous about changing my career but the teacher and other classmates were very helpful. The learning materials were easy to follow and the assessments were not too complex. Adept Training is a great course provider for all things health.