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About the course
This entry-level Certificate III course prepares you to work as a pathology specimen collector in the growing health sector. You’ll develop practical skills for venous blood collection and collecting non-blood specimens, alongside learning relevant medical terminology. Training is supported by experienced industry professionals and is designed to help you transition into work in pathology collection centres or visiting collection roles in health services. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles collecting pathology specimens in healthcare and laboratory services. Typical work settings include pathology collection centres and mobile/visiting collection services, where you may perform venous blood draws and collect other specimens while following safety and infection-control procedures. This Certificate III qualification supports entry-level employment pathways in pathology and broader health services as a specimen collector. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
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