Phlebotomy Training Course

General

Students who complete the Phlebotomy Training Course taught by PathWest Core Clinical Pathology and Biochemistry located at Royal Perth Hospital, receive a “Certificate of Proficiency” which is recognised by all PathWest centres and private pathology practices in Western Australia.

Course duration

The Phlebotomy Training Course is a six week course, Monday to Friday, between 08:30 and 15:00.

2012 Courses

	February		20/02/2012 - 30/03/2012	applications closed
	May		14/05/2012 - 22/06/2012	applications close on 13/04/2012
	October		22/10/2012 - 30/11/2012	applications close on 21/09/2012

Late applications will not be accepted.


Cost

$1500.00 (non-refundable).

Application instructions

Applicants are requested to post to:

  Coordinator of Phlebotomy Services
  Department of Core Clinical Pathology & Biochemistry
  Royal Perth Hospital
  GPO Box X2213
  Perth WA 6847.

1)  an updated copy of your resume
2)  complete a statement addressing the following selection criteria:

• Evidence of High School or Secondary Education Certificate (equivalent to Australian Year 10 education).
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision.
• Willingness to collect blood samples from all patients, irrespective of their infectivity and to follow strict standard precautions.



Upon acceptance

Applicants who are successful in receiving placement in our training course are required before commencement to provide the following:


• a Criminal Screening / Police Clearance Check
• a Working With Children (WWC) Check, and
• to attend our Occupational Health Unit prior to your commencement.