Certificate III in Pathology

This qualification reflects the role of pathology collectors and assistants who receive, collect, dispatch specimens and perform routine pathology procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision.They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations. This Training and Assessment Strategy is designed for the Pathology Assistance specialisation of HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology. No qualification-level work placement requirement applies to this specialisation.The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with current Commonwealth and StateTerritory legislation, AustralianNew Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.