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Contact Health department for enrolment information on (03) 9269 1704.

Class sizes are limited. Enrolments taken in order of receipt. Early enrolment advisable.
Courses may have their starting dates put back one or more weeks.
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Certificate III In Pathology (HLT32607) (23PCS)

This qualification covers workers who undertake the collection of blood and other pathology specimens under supervision. It should be noted that this qualification does not cover collection of a range of specimens for specialised testing, collection of arterial blood gases or team leadership and training.

Certificate III in Pathology is a prerequisite for Certificate IV in Pathology.

Work placement is organised by NMIT but is not necessarily available immediately after completion of classes.

The Certificate III in Pathology is awarded on successful completion of the 3 parts.

Individual certificates are offered for each part successfully completed.

Prerequisites: As this course requires the taking of blood, NMIT recommends that all enrolees seek medical advice regarding immunisation against blood-borne disease before commencing.

All enrolees are expected to be proficient in the English language with a minimum Level III English if English is a second language.

Duration: 175 hours (Includes 35 hours of work placement and 30 hours research.)

Fee: $1650 (enrolment into all 3 parts at one time or separate as listed below)

Part 1. Communication in the Health Industry

BSBCMN203A	Communicate in the Workplace
BSBCMN204A	Work effectively with others
BSBCMN302A	Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBCMN305A	Organise workplace information
HLTHIR301A	Communicate and work effectively in health
BSBMED201A	Use basic medical terminology

Duration: 50 hours (40 hours in class, 10 hours research) (BEP001,002,003,015,016,035)

Fee: $470

Campus	Day	Start	End	Time
Collingwood	Mon-Wed	22/09/08	01/10/08	9am-4:30pm
Collingwood	Wed-Fri	05/11/08	14/11/08	9am-4:30pm

Part 2. OH&S in a Healthplace Setting

BSBFLM303B	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to the OHS process
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid

Duration: 40 hours (30 hours in class, 10 hours research) (BEP0017,018,019,020)

Fee: $470

Campus	Day	Start	End	Time
Collingwood	Mon-Fri	06/10/08	10/10/08	9am-4pm
Collingwood	Mon-Fri	17/11/08	21/11/08	9am-4pm

3. Pathology Collection

HLTPAT305B	Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection environment
HLTPAT306B	Perform blood collection
HLTPAT308B	Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection
HLTPAT304B	Collect pathology specimens other than blood

Duration: 50 hours (40 hours in class, 10 hours research) (BEP021,022,023,024)
+ 35 hrs work placement

Fee: $800

Campus	Day	Start	End	Time
Collingwood	Mon-Wed	13/10/08	22/10/08	9am-4.30pm
Preston	Sat	04/10/08	08/11/08
Collingwood	Mon-Wed	24/11/08	03/12/08
Preston	Tue/Thu	07/10/08	18/11/08	6-9.30pm

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Phone: (03) 9269 1704
Email: medical@nmit.vic.edu.au