Phlebotomy training will teach you how to take a pathology sample by drawing blood from a patient’s veins. You can obtain this qualification by enrolling in the Certificate III in Pathology Collection. Phlebotomists draw blood for various purposes, such as diagnosis, research, and donations. In addition to collecting blood samples, phlebotomists can obtain non-blood samples,…
What is a phlebotomist? Phlebotomists are health professionals responsible for collecting biological samples from patients, such as blood, urine or swabs for laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists can work in hospitals, medical practices, pathology collection centres, or in some cases, in the community (patients’ homes or within an aged care facility) Tasks and duties Greeting patients and…
Screening for bowel cancer saves lives. The second largest cause of cancer death in Australia is bowel cancer, the third most prevalent cancer among the population. People 50 years of age and older have a higher risk of developing bowel cancer and bowel cancer can develop without showing any symptoms. Bowel cancer, however, can be…
Fainting after a blood test is caused by your body overreacting to some triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. If you’re wondering why you fainted following a blood test, don’t panic! You’re not the only one. Although it might embarrass you a little, it is not too dangerous on its…
How to prepare your child for a blood test The moment has arrived, and you must accept the fact that your child has to do a blood test. Children may find it particularly upsetting, and parents usually feel stressed out simply thinking about it. Here is a list of things you can do to…
Why should I get into Pathology Collection? Each year, around 500 million pathological tests are performed in Australia and over 24,000 individuals work in pathology. Pathology test results provide critical information to clinicians, allowing them to correctly diagnose and treat patients. Pathology collectors, also known as phlebotomists, extract, collect, label, and store blood and…
