Adept Training

Overview

The course involves blood collecting, specimen processing, diagnostic and pathology procedures including patient care, OH&S, infection control and medical terminology topics. A current First Aid Statement Of Attainment and successful completion of external work placement is required for participants to successfully gain their qualification. Adept Training offers external First Aid courses for students!

This is a hands-on training course and we encourage participation in class, practical demonstrations and activities. It is essential that participants have the appropriate English skills to complete the course and work effectively in a health care environment.

Students must have a current (within 3 years) First Aid Statement Of Attainment to receive their qualification (this will incur a $60 fee as of 1st July 2010).

Prerequisites

You must have English literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Cert III in English, IELTS 5.0 or undertake Adept English Assessment. If you are unsure of whether you are eligible, please contact our office and we can arrange for an interview. We strongly recommend that all students are immunized for Hepatitis A and B before they enroll into the course.

This course is available in Sydney, Melbourne & Central Coast - check course dates for more information.

Class size approximately 15-30.

Benefits

Successful completion of the course will qualify participants for employment in medical centres, hospitals or pathology laboratories as a pathology collector or phlebotomist. Certificate III in Pathology - HLT32607 awarded upon completion.

Duration

The course is offered weekends and weekdays and takes between 2 - 3 months to complete.

Course content

Compulsory

Contribute to effective workplace relationships - BSBFLM303B

This unit teaches students to contribute to effective & efficient working within an organisation. Cooperation, team work & effective work methods must be demonstrated.

Communicate & work effectively in health - HLTHIR301A

This unit covers the introductory skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a healthcare setting with patients, clients, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements.
Work will be within a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures with some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Contribute to OHS processes - HLTOHS300A

This unit covers general OHS requirements according to legislation and codes of practice, including duties and responsibilities for all parties under the general duty of care.
Work will usually be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.

Comply with infection control policies & procedures in health work - HLTIN301A

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required of workers to understand and comply with infection control guidelines. Policies and procedures may be organisational, industry - based and/or legislated.
The unit applies to a wide range of workers in health industry settings reflecting the importance of controlling infection risks and self-protection.

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately - BSBMED301B

This unit covers the understanding and use of a range of written and oral medical terminology appropriate to the pathology collection industry.

Apply first aid - HLTFA301B

This is the unit Apply First Aid. Students must complete their first aid course in order to gain their Certificate III in Pathology. This course encurs a separate fee as of 1st July 2010. Enrolled Adept students receive a 50% discount on their first aid course.

Operate efficiently within a pathology specimen collection environment - HLTPAT305B

This unit provides the skills and knowledge to work effectively within a pathology and specimen collection environment. It provides an overview of organisational structure and the procedures of pathology and specimen collection practices.
Work performed requires a broad knowledge base and the ability to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of output of others.

Perform blood collection - HLTPAT306B

Students wishing to do this training must have access to health care environment for their assessment & meet prerequisites
This unit is concerned with the knowledge and skills required for routine blood collection from a defined client/patient group, and excludes complex blood collection techniques. Work performed requires a broad knowledge base and the ability to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems.

Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology collection - HLTPAT308B

This unit is concerned with the ability to identify and respond to clinical risks and client/patient reactions associated with pathology specimen collection.
Work performed requires a broad knowledge base and the ability to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems. All tasks are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures including OHS and infection control guidelines.

Collect pathology specimens other than blood - HLTPAT304B
This unit of competency covers the ability to follow procedures for collection of pathology specimens other than blood from clients and patients for pathology testing. All tasks are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures including OHS and infection control guidelines.

Work will usually be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures.
All tasks are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures including OHS and infection control guidelines.

Receive and prepare pathology specimens - HLTPAT301B

This unit of competency covers the ability to receive and prepare a range of samples for pathology testing.
Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required.

Communicate in the workplace - BSBCMN203A

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to communicate in the workplace. It covers the activities of gathering, conveying and receiving information together with completing routine written correspondence.

Organise personal work priorities and development - BSBCMN302A

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, monitor and obtain feedback on work performance, and maintain required levels of competence. This unit is related to Organise and complete daily work tasks and Develop work priorities.

Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers - CHCCS405A (Elective)

This unit deals with the cultural awareness required for effective communication and cooperation with persons of diverse cultures.

*If you do not wish to study the complete Pathology Collection course, Perform Blood Collection - HLTPAT306B may be undertaken separately. Students wishing to do this training must have previous experience in a health care environment.

Individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and limited responsibility for the output of others.