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.

2013 Courses

	April		02/04/13 - 11/05/13	applications close 27/02/2013
	July		22/07/13 - 30/08/13	applications close 19/06/2013
	October		14/10/13 - 22/11/13	applications close 2/09/2013

Late applications will not be accepted.

Cost

$2,000.00 (non-refundable).

Application instructions

Provide
1. Brief letter outlining reasons for interest in the course
2. Copy of current resume
3. Evidence of secondary education certificate equivalent to Australian Year 10
and
4. In written form, address the following selection criteria:
    
• Communication and interpersonal skills
    
• Ability to use initiative and work without supervision
    
• Willingness to collect blood samples from all patients, irrespective of their infectivity, and to follow strict standard precautions.

Applicantions to be mailed to:


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



Successful applicants will contacted by telephone with an interview time.
Applicants successful at interview will then be required to provide:

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