HLTPAT010 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (TRAINING ROOM)
HLTPAT010 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing unit of competency meets the training requirements of the relevant Australian Standards, and reflects current industry expectations, legislative requirements, and best-practice testing procedures.
Our training ensures collectors are equipped with the up-to-date skills and knowledge required to perform drug and alcohol testing compliantly and with confidence.
Delivered by industry professionals for real-world testing environments.
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There are currently no openings available for this course.Target Audience
This unit applies to individuals working in collection centres‚ hospitals, in other health care environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing takes place.
Learning Outcomes
- Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued on successful completion
Learning Methods
Learning consists of a short online pre-training knowledge assessment and an interactive hands-on training day covering three testing methods:
- breath alcohol testing
- oral fluid - saliva testing
- urine testing
Content
- Hands-on breath alcohol, urine and oral fluid drug testing
- Familiarity of Australian Standards, Legislation and Regulations
- Impacts, effects and symptoms of drugs and alcohol
- Privacy issues and risk assessment including safety and PPE
- Infection control, waste management
- Consent Forms, Chain of Custody and the legal implications
- Confirm collection requirements
- Prepare for collection procedure
- Collect specimen
- Follow post collection procedures
- Basic conflict resolution skills