Overview
Learning Objectives Overview
Developing the skills and knowledge to conduct specimen collection for drug testing is essential in ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols. This competency covers the entire process, from confirming collection requirements to preparing clients and equipment, and safely collecting specimens through urine, oral, and breath testing. With a focus on adhering to specialized procedures, this training ensures reliable results while maintaining professional standards in drugs of abuse testing.


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Study Mode
domestic
Delivery Locations
Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane
Additional Details
Course Overview
This unit of competency 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.
About the Course
This unit of competency is a part of the Certificate III in Pathology Collection course. 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 duration of the unit delivery will be of 30 hours which will also include 7 hours of professional experience placement (PEP).
What Will I Study?
HLTPAT005 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of abuse testing
- Confirm collection requirements
- Prepare for collection procedure
- Collect specimen
Admission Requirements
- 18 years old and above
- Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 or equivalent.
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You can apply online using the link below.
Apply onlinePlease Note: You will be required to complete an E-Learning Assessment by the night before you come into face-to-face training. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us on 1800 22 52 83
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