14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
6 core units
8 elective units, including:
Group A electives which are required for work in pathology collection
Group B electives - required for work in pathology assistance
Group C electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGAor other public listing
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BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Group A electives - required for work in pathology collection
The following three (3) electives must be selected for pathology work involving collection:
HLTPAT305D Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection environment
HLTPAT306D Perform blood collection
HLTPAT308D Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection
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The following five (5) electives must be selected for work involving pathology assistance:
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
HLTPAT305D Operate efficiently within a pathology and specimen collection environment
HLTPAT317C Operate effectively within a pathology testing environment
MSL953001A Receive and prepare samples for testing
MSL973002A Prepare working solutions
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
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Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Additional electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following list of relevant electives may facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
AURS241608A Carry out cash and/or credit/funds transfer transactions
BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
BSBCUS201B Deliver a service to customers
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation
BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
HLTPAT301D Receive and prepare pathology specimens
HLTPAT303D Transport specimens and blood products
HLTPAT304D Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTPAT315C Provide donor care
HLTPAT316C Pack and consign blood products
HLTRAH302C Undertake home visits
MSL973003A Prepare culture media
MSL973004A Perform aseptic techniques
MSL973007A Perform microscopic examination
MSL974006A Perform biological procedures
MSL974011A Prepare tissue and cell cultures