Bruising after a blood draw is a common occurrence, and while bruising is normal, some patients tend to bruise more easily than others.
Read moreA typical day in a pathology collection centre
Pathology collectors and phlebotomosts gather biological samples such as blood, urine or swabs from patients to aid in medical diagnoses.
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What is the strap around your arm during a blood test?
Read moreBe part of Australia's pandemic response
A COVID-19 Collector is a trained health care worker who specialises in collecting oral and nasal swabs for testing.
Read more6 jobs you can do with a laboratory operations qualification
Studying laboratory operations can lead you to work in laboratories in a variety of fields, including but not limited to construction materials testing (CMT), mining, environmental testing, school and quality assurance.
Read more5 reasons to pursue a career in pathology collection
Pathology collectors, also known as phlebotomists, are health care professionals from the pathology industry. They collect samples for testing, such as blood, urine or saliva.
Read moreKick start your science career in less than 6 months
Studying science can provide the opportunity to turn your passion into a life-long career.
Read moreA day in the life of a CMT technician
CMT is all about ensuring structures are foundationally strong.
Read moreRapid Antigen Screening Training
LTT can offer COVID-19 collection combined with rapid antigen screening training in line with the new TGA guidance, to allow employers to meet urgent COVID-19 specific industry needs.
Read more5 things you might not know about a pathology collector
Pathology collectors are often the only pathology staff who get to interact with patients.
Read moreAlcohol hand rub: liquid, gel or foam?
Should I use a liquid, gel or foam form alcohol-based hand rub?
Read moreDemand for pathology testing set to rise
Normal rates of pathology testing, including cancer testing, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreCustomisation in construction materials testing
Nathan Kellaway with his MSL60118 Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations certificate.
This program is now providing significant financial support to industry for the delivery of this critical training.
Read moreHear from a phlebotomist working on the frontline
As we learnt in the HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection training at LTT, we treat every patient as infectious.
Read moreProtection for education and jobs in response to COVID-19
Australia’s Federal, State and Territory Governments have announced a number of new policies to support the economy throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Read moreCareer pathways for school leavers
“University is for learning, VET is for earning” said Skills Minister, Michaela Cash recently at a business breakfast.
Read moreScience skills shortage
Now, more than ever, it is important that entry-level workers develop generic and foundation skills, while existing workers focus on upskilling and continuing professional development.
Read moreCandidate shortages intensify in the resources sector
Increasing rates of vacancy are being observed as production and export activity ramps up, particularly for large and mid-tier providers, creating an extensive range of job opportunities.
Read moreSafety needles to reduce the incidence of needlestick injury
LTT trains pathology collection students in identifying and responding to clinical risks in pathology collection, infection control, and workplace health and safety.
Read moreSummary of NATA Requirements for Labs
Lab work is critical to everyday life in Australia. Our health and safety relies on the testing, measurement, and inspection that our laboratories perform.
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