Nationally Recognised Training
RTO32513
Become a qualified Pathology Collector and step into Australia’s growing healthcare industry. Flexible online study, hands-on training, and real-world clinical placement.
Earn a nationally recognised qualification that qualifies you to become a Pathology Collector. Looking to start a new career, or to expand the scope of your existing healthcare role? This course gives you the essential knowledge and practical experience you need to thrive.
You will learn to safely and effectively collect blood and other specimens, including drug and alcohol testing, and perform ECG procedures. Along the way you will develop professional skills in medical terminology, patient communication, and the industry standards that keep specimens intact and results accurate.
Choose your own schedule and fit study into your lifestyle or work roster.
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Learn alongside your peers, backed by a dedicated team committed to helping you succeed.
Australia’s healthcare sector is expanding rapidly, and trained pathology collectors are in greater demand than ever.
Pathology collection offers a meaningful, stable, and flexible career path. As a pathology collector you will work directly with patients, collecting blood and other specimens essential for diagnosing and treating illness. Your role contributes to better health outcomes and makes a real difference every day.
This qualification opens doors across hospitals, pathology labs, clinics, and community health services nationwide. If you are ready for a career that combines technical skill, patient care, and long-term security, pathology collection could be the perfect fit.
If you are looking for a career where compassion and technical skill come together, pathology collection is a strong starting point. This course is an ideal choice for:
With part-time, casual, and flexible shift options, pathology collection offers excellent work–life balance in a fast-growing, high-demand industry.
The HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) provides the training to become a skilled pathology collector, delivering essential services for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. This course covers the skills required for a career in pathology collection, including:
To be awarded the HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection), you’ll complete the following 14 units:
Complete your units and assessments anytime, anywhere with our flexible online platform, giving you the freedom to study at your own pace. Dynamic content and interactive modules build a strong theoretical foundation in pathology collection. At home, on the go, or balancing work and study, you can learn wherever suits you best.
Online learning is paired with expert support and resources to help you succeed. You will have everything you need to complete your coursework and prepare for the hands-on parts of the program, like workshops and clinical placement.
Clinical workshops are a key part of the course, giving you the chance to apply what you have learned online in a hands-on environment. Workshops run in modern facilities across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The one 5-day workshop and five 1-day training days let you refine both theoretical and practical knowledge, widely considered one of the most valuable parts of the course.
As part of your training you will complete 35 hours of clinical placement, gaining practical, on-the-job experience in real pathology collection settings alongside industry professionals.
Placement is organised for you at dedicated industry partner sites across NSW, QLD, and VIC. Beyond the hands-on experience, students often receive job offers during placement, as employers use this time to evaluate potential candidates.
To be admitted to this course, you must meet specific eligibility requirements. When reviewing your application, we consider these factors to ensure you are prepared for both the academic and practical components of the course.
Both CT and RPL offer valuable opportunities to help you complete your course faster. Speak to a PathLab course advisor today to determine your eligibility and find out how we can help you accelerate your studies.
Credit Transfer is available to students who have previously completed units of study that are equivalent to those in the qualification. Successful CT applications can reduce your course fees and may shorten the duration of your studies by giving you credit for units you have already completed.
RPL is available for students who have gained skills and knowledge through work experience or informal training. After you enrol, an RPL application can assess whether your prior learning aligns with the course competencies. RPL may reduce the number of units you complete, though it does not change the course price. Our team will guide you through the process.
If you previously studied or partially completed the HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection, your existing units of competency may be eligible for credit transfer into the new HLT37525 qualification. Speak to a Course Advisor about your individual circumstances.
Many students choose to pay for their course up front, as it allows for stress-free finances while working towards a new career or upskilling in the workplace. By paying up front, you can focus entirely on your education without any ongoing financial obligations.
Unsure how to finance your studies? Our payment plans are a popular and easy-to-apply option. Your Course Advisor will walk you through the choices and help you build a plan that fits, with weekly or fortnightly payments and flexibility in the repayment duration. Bulk payments are welcome any time if you want to pay your course off sooner.
Graduates of the HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology (Pathology Collection) will be well-prepared to step into a range of roles within the growing healthcare and diagnostic testing sector across Australia. Career opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
Graduates are qualified to collect and handle medical specimens, support patient care, and work in diverse settings — from hospitals and pathology clinics to mobile collection services and home visits.
Looking to specialise? This course includes the nationally recognised HLTPAT010 unit, Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing, equipping you for high-demand roles in workplace screening and drug and alcohol testing across Australia and New Zealand.
Pathology collection is more than a job – it’s a career that makes a difference. Start here, and you could go on to become a Medic, Nurse, or Laboratory Technician with further study.
Hear directly from our students as they share their journeys, their experiences, and the impact this training had on their healthcare careers.
Tom shares how his training helped launch his career in healthcare and pathology collection.
Rebecca is a mature-age student, small business owner, wife, and mum of three from regional Queensland, proving it is never too late to start a new career in healthcare.
Charlotte shares how studying pathology helped her take the first step into healthcare through flexible online study and hands-on practical training.
After years in corporate life, Cristy knew she wanted something different: a career that let her give back to the community while still working around family life.
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Fees, start dates, locations, and credit for previous study — the questions we hear most.
Fees depend on your circumstances, including any credit transfer you may be eligible for. Speak with a Course Advisor for a clear quote. You can pay upfront or choose a payment plan with weekly or fortnightly instalments.
Applications are open now. Theory is online and self-paced so you can begin studying soon after enrolment rather than waiting for a fixed semester date.
Workshops and training days run at our campuses in NSW, QLD, and VIC. Clinical placement is organised for you at industry partner sites in the same states.
Yes. Credit Transfer may apply if you have completed equivalent units before, and Recognition of Prior Learning may apply if you have gained relevant skills through work. Both can shorten your course, and Credit Transfer can also reduce your fees.
Yes. Units from the superseded HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection may be eligible for credit transfer into the new HLT37525 qualification. A Course Advisor can check your individual situation.
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