Certificate III in Pathology Assistance at Newcastle

Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple choice questions

Skills assessments: projects, case studies

Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.

For further information or assistance, call 131 601.

If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details.

You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

• Saftey glasses: $15

• Laboratory coat or gown: $35

• USB: $5 for the download of delivery material. Students must also have access to a computer and the internet to participate in the connected delivery of the theory matetrials and tutorial sessions

To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence prior to enrolment that you:

• Meet level 3 for Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)

Students will be assessed for the Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) program at the Information session or on commencement of this course. After assessment students will be given access to the online RUReady training to reach these required levels to help manage and improve their LLN levels if required.

To successfully complete this course, you will need:

• to be able to complete the required delivery of First Aid HLTAID003 this is outside this delivery schedule with 6 hours directed online study and under normal delivery parameters this would be followed by 6 hour face to face workshop and 2 hours assessment, however in order to maintain social distancing, infection prevention procedures and to follow COVID-19 delivery directives first aid will be delivered as follows: delivery will be in 3 parts: Part 1 is online study and self-assessment which must be completed before the other required components; Part 2 is comprised of 3 compulsory 2 hour connected learning sessions using MS Teams and finally Part 3 is a face to face 2 hour assessment workshop which will be negotiated with the First Aid section on enrolment into first aid and is outside your normal class delivery times. In order to be competent in First Aid you must be able to demonstrate "two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a resuscitation manikin placed on the floor" and be able to assess for danger and visually and verbally assess the patient.