HLTPAT010 - Collect Specimens of Drugs of Abuse Testing
Skilled and knowledgeable
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drugs of abuse testing.
This unit applies to individuals working in collection centres, in hospitals, in other health care environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing takes place.
Course Overview: HLTPAT010 - Collect Specimens of Drugs of Abuse Testing
What You’ll Learn
- Understand legal, ethical, and workplace requirements for drug testing
- Follow privacy, consent, and confidentiality procedures
- Prepare the collection area, equipment, and documentation
- Correctly identify and communicate with the donor
- Collect urine and/or oral fluid specimens to Australian Standards
- Apply infection control and work health and safety practices
- Maintain specimen integrity and prevent tampering
- Complete chain of custody and documentation accurately
- Manage issues such as insufficient samples or donor non-compliance
Certification
Course Duration
8 hours full face-to-face
Location
Course Cost:
$650 Per learner
Student Handbook
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Collect a urine specimen for drugs of abuse testing (non-compliant client)
- Collect an oral fluid specimen for drugs of abuse testing (tampered specimen – problem-solving)
- Collect a breath specimen for drugs of abuse testing
Documentation:
- Chain of custody forms for a urine specimen, oral fluid specimen, and a breath analysis specimen
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions
Mandatory Statement
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