Certificates and systems of medical science in Australia

Abstract

In this essay, I will report on the certificates and systems of laboratory science in Australia on the basis of my visit to an Australian laboratory in 2015. Different from a Japanese laboratory scientist, the Australian scientist is classified into two types of profession: laboratory scientist and clinical physiologist. Each type requires its own respective certificate. Although a Japanese certificate is given to these professionals, they can be identical to these different types of profession in Australia. In Australia, it is necessary to graduate from the prescribed graduate school in order to work as a laboratory scientist. I will introduce a certificate that is awarded by the Australian Institute of Medical Science (AIMS), how to apply for the examination, and what types of questions are asked. On the other hand, clinical physiologists also have to complete their medical degrees as mentioned above. However, there are various qualifications required to work in this field. Moreover, it is mentioned that the South Eastern Area Laboratory Service (SEALS) is a leading public-sector laboratory service in Australia, which is an example of an Australian laboratory.