HLTPAT005 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing

The course applies to individuals who are involved in collecting specimens for drugs of abuse testing. It will provide individuals with 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 in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. The skills and knowledge gained by completing this course would be beneficial for individuals working in collection centres, in hospitals, in other health care environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing take place.

This course set incorporates the content of the following units:

HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.

Important information prior to enrolment

Unit Being Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

The course set incorporates the content of the following units:

HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.

To view full unit details please visit www.training.gov.au

The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered online and assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course with Emcare WA will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

Physical capability to be able to use the appropriate equipment and complete assessment tasks.
Participants must be able to complete activities in a workplace under the supervision of a person in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a two week time period.

Course Duration

Course durations 8 hours face to face. No online learning required.

Prerequisite

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

Sufficient English language, literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course

Work Placement Arrangements

No work placement will be required as part of this course.

Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including complaints

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 Student Handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks:

Collect a urine sample for drugs of abuse testing (non-compliant client)
Collect an oral fluid sample for drugs of abuse testing (tampered sample – problem-solving)
Collect a breath sample for drugs of abuse testing

Documentation:

Chain of custody forms for a urine sample, oral fluid sample, and a breath analysis sample

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions

Third-party Observation Reports – Complete supervised work activities. A third-party observation report must be completed by a person currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a fortnight time period.

Course Fees and Payments

Please refer to our booking calendar for individual course fees.
Refund and fee protection policy –Please refer to the student handbook.
Payment Terms –Payment for individual participants is upfront, group booking payment terms are based on agreement between the client and service provider.

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.

Course Duration