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.
Duration
Face to face 1 day
Fees
$495
Delivered on site or offsite
Depending on industry requirements, accessibility and numbers
The course will be delivered via a face to face format in either DNA Kingston Training rooms or at your workplace, depending on numbers, client requirements and training facilities.
Locations of training rooms include: Busselton, Bunbury and Belmont (Perth)
Minimum and maximum participant numbers apply.
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.
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.
Assessment locations
Assessment maybe at the work place or simulated conditions that replicate operational workplace conditions
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Confirm collection requirements
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Greet client courteously and identify self Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required collection Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Explain collection procedure to client Obtain consent for collection procedure from client |
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Prepare for collection procedure
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Ensure collection environment is prepared according to requirements of standards Confirm method of collection based on correct interpretation of clinical request Select equipment and ask client to select collection kit according to organisation procedures if applicable to standard Prepare client for procedure by removing excess clothing and other possessions, and store these securely if applicable to standard Provide accurate advice to client about procedure |
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Collect specimen
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Follow procedures for sample collection according to standard and organisational procedure Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure Observe client during and after collection for potential tampering and respond according to organisation procedures Assure sample integrity by testing and securing sample immediately following collection and for duration of time that sample is responsibility of the collector |
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Follow post collection procedures
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Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures Accurately label specimens in accordance with standards requirements and organisation procedures Confirm information accuracy and sample security with client Complete other collection documentation in accordance with standards and organisation procedures Prepare and secure collected samples for transit or storageaccording to standards and organisational requirements, ensuring chain of custody is maintained |
Pre-requisite Unit – Entry requirements
Nil
Participants will be required to successfully complete an LLN assessment to confirm numeracy, reading, writing and language skills at least to ACSF Level 3 prior to enrolment into their selected course.
It is a requirements that participants wishing to attend this training be able to:
- enter and exit the work location safely and unaided
- have adequate mobility to be able to enter restricted /darkened work areas
- be able to conduct manual handling activities involving movement of persons
- have adequate mobility, eyesight and hearing to be able to observe their surrounding work area in all directions during activities.
Assessment requirements
Assessment will require a theory component and practical demonstration
Participants will undertake a theory assessment and a practical demonstration. The theory assessment consists of multiple choice, true or false and short answer questions, with a practical demonstration of skills to be observed. The practical assessment requires participants to demonstrate competence of this unit, including conducting CPR for a scenario provided.
Clothing requirements
- Steel cap boots
- Long pants
- Longs sleeve shirt
HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
- followed established technical, infection control and safety procedures plus those required by the relevant standard, during collections from at least 3 different clients
- selected, prepared and used compliant equipment and collection kits
- collected urine, oral fluid or breath specimens for drugs of abuse testing
- Learner resources and guides
- Assessment material theory and practical
- Appropriate equipment
- Power points
- Videos
- Protective personal equipment and Hi- Vis Vest, hardhat and other PPE currently used in industry for performing rescues from a live LV panel
- Documentation may include workplace requirements, relevant industry standards, equipment specifications and operation manuals to meet specific site needs of industry.
Learning and assessment materials, along with power points which can be accessed online as required.
Support of face to face Trainer