Certificate
Develop the skills to collect blood and other pathology specimens.
Learn to draw blood and collect other pathology specimens including ECG's and all skills and knowledge required to work as a pathology specimen collector.
As a pathology collector, you could work in a range of fascinating roles in a hospital or collection centre. You may also travel to the homes of patients who need this vital service.
This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors. Pathology Collectors are employed in a variety of settings. They may be employed by a specific health care provider or by an organisation that specialises in pathology collection, storage and transport. It should be noted that this qualification does not cover collection of a range of specimens for specialised testing or collection of arterial blood gases.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.