Duration
26 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of pathology assistants and specimen reception staff in laboratories. Workers in this role follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Biomedical Laboratory Assistant
Biomedical Laboratory Assistants work in pathology laboratories, where they receive and prepare tissue samples.
Specimen collection officer
Specimen collection officers perform routine extractions of blood and other pathology specimens. They may also prepare and process pathology samples for testing in a laboratory.
Specimen reception assistant
Specimen reception assistants provide support to pathology departments / laboratories. They receive specimens and prepare them for testing and transport.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Pathology Assistance is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Kingsford Education Group Pty Ltd in 019909 - Laboratory Technology.
- CRICOS course code: 116560D
- Provider: Kingsford Education Group Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 019909 - Laboratory Technology
- National qualification code: HLT37415
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Locations: Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.