HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare the 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, hospitals, other health care environments and workplaces.
PLEASE NOTE: Post Course workplace sign off is required by a supervisor who is “currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a fortnight.”
Introduction
HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing unit of competency meets the training requirements of the relevant Australian Standards. Our experienced trainers ensure our training programs and assessment strategies are relevant and focus on current workplace best practice to meet employer needs for drug and alcohol testing.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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| Name | Date | Time | Location | Cost | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 2 March 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 18 March 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 23 March 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 25 March 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 30 March 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 31 March 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 1 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 6 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 7 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 8 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 13 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 14 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 15 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 20 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 21 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 22 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 27 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 28 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 29 April 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 4 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 5 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 6 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 11 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 12 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 13 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 18 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 19 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 20 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 25 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 26 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 | |
| HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing | 27 May 2021 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | ONLINE | $650.00 |
Course Ideally Suited For:
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.br>
Learning Outcomes
- Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment containing the following unit:
- HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.
Learning Methods
Blended learning consisting of a short pre-course assessment prior to attending the course plus post-course workplace observation to be completed. Course day is hands-on and interactive learning covering three testing methods:
- breath alcohol testing
- oral fluid - saliva testing
- urine testing
Program Benefits
- Nationally recognised
- One day course
- Interactive learning
- Blended delivery
- Equipment provided to each participant
- Industry experienced trainers
- Customised on-site delivery
- Three testing methods available - breath, saliva, urine
Content
- “Hands-on” breath alcohol, urine and saliva 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
- 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