Pathology Collection

Interested in becoming a pathology collector? Welcome to our guide to everything you need to know for a career in pathology collection.

What is a Pathology Collector?

Pathology collectors work in collection centres, hospitals, or the community. They collect biological samples and play a vital role in the investigation of health issues by sending pathology specimens to a laboratory, and the results to the requesting health provider. While pathology collectors take blood, urine, faeces and saliva samples, they also take nail clippings, skin scrapings and wound swabs. However, pathology collectors don't collect any samples that need to be cut out of the body.
 

What does a Pathology Collector do? 

Specimen Collection

Collect specimens including blood, urine, faeces, swabs and saliva

Patient Support

Support patients to help them feel comfortable and relaxed

Lab Administration

Accurately label and record pathology collection 

Studying Pathology Collection
with AHT

Learn everything you need for a career in pathology collection by completing a course with All Health Training.

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Why Pathology Collection?

Learning opportunities

A job in pathology collection opens you up to a wealth of knowledge and experience in the healthcare industry.

Job security

A role in in healthcare makes you one of society’s most essential and valued workers.

Makes a difference

A pathology collector works every day to help patients in a variety of ways.

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Pathology Collection Trends

Jobs in pathology collection are here to stay — and in abundance!

Pathology collectors fall into the Technicians Support Services subsector under the broader health care and social assistance industry. Reports indicate that the industry will see strong growth over the next few years and could reach 1.9 million workers by 2023.

With around 41% of pathology collectors employed full-time, many choose to work casual or part-time hours in this role.

"I completed my Certificate III in Pathology Collection with All Health Training. The trainers and office staff are professional, supportive and truly care for each student. Our trainer, made attending classes an absolute pleasure and created an environment where we could thrive. Our trainer and industry experts, prepared us really well for industry placement. Following my placement, I was offered a job with the pathology company immediately. I couldn't have made a better choice in selecting a training organisation. I have no hesitation in recommending All Health Training."

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About All Health Training

All Health Training is a family owned and operated private registered training organisation (RTO ID. 22066) and one of Melbourne’s leading healthcare education providers.

With three modern and fully equipped healthcare training campuses across Melbourne, in Blackburn, Narre Warren and Preston, we offer nationally recognised training courses in pathology collection, aged care, health services assistance and disability, along with a wide range of healthcare relevant short courses, workshops and professional development training.

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