HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
SG Health is the industry leader in the delivery of drug and alcohol testing training in accordance with Australian standards AS/NZS4308:2008 and AS4760:2019.
This nationally recognised course is specifically designed for individuals who would like to be certified in conducting workplace drug and alcohol screening. It applies to those who work in collection centres, hospitals, or other health care environments and workplaces where drug abuse screening is present.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be qualified for:
- Urine and oral fluid specimen collection procedures
- Testing and detecting drugs in urine via oral and breath testing
- Laboratory packaging and documentation requirements
- Breathalyser operation
Assessment Requirement
A course requirement of HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing is that students are supervised in a real workplace environment. Each student’s skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace under the supervision of a person currently working in a collection role for at least 9 hours per week.
SG Health trainers are in a unique position to fulfill this important requirement, as our professional trainers are also currently working in the field in collection roles. Students will be fully supported throughout the course, and their work will be fully supervised until they are competent in all areas of their assessment.
Our trainers are accustomed to working in different work environments and have the flexibility to remain at your workplace until all students achieve final competency.
HLTPAT005 Refresher Course
It is highly recommended that workers undertake a refresher training program if a drug and alcohol test has not been conducted within the last 12 months.
SG Health will issue an annual reminder to your workplace to ensure you are fulfilling your obligations and remaining compliant.
Course Outline
The HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing course applies to individuals who are involved in collecting specimens for drug abuse testing. It will provide individuals with the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare clients and equipment, and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drug 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, hospitals, other health care environments, and workplaces where drug abuse testing takes place. Students will be required to complete additional supervision of work activities by a person currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a fortnightly time period.
Provider of Training and Assessment
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd. (RTO 90909) by
Unit Being Delivered
HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing Course
To view full unit details, please visit www.training.gov.au.
Course Delivery
This course will be delivered:
- In the workplace or at a facility
Entry Requirements
- Participants must have the physical capacity to use appropriate equipment and complete assessment tasks.
- Participants must be able to complete activities in a workplace under the supervision of a person currently in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a two-week time period.
Course Duration
- Blended delivery – 8 hours (minimum); full face-to-face course
Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
Students will also be required to complete additional supervision of work activities and submit a third-party observation report.
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
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 an agreement between the client and service provider.
Work Placement Arrangements
No work placement will be arranged as part of this course. It is the student’s own responsibility to have a workplace that is willing to sign off on workplace activities.
Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, Including Complaints
Please note that enrolment in this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd, RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website, allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE COURSE?
Learning Activities
Assessment Activities
Performance tasks:
- Collect a urine sample for drug abuse testing (non-compliant client).
- Collect an oral fluid sample for drug abuse testing (tampered sample—problem solving).
- Collect a breath sample for drug abuse testing.
Documentation:
- Chain of custody forms for a urine sample, an oral fluid sample, and a breath analysis sample
Theory assessment: a written assessment consisting of short answers and multiple-choice questions
Post-course assessment: Complete supervised work activities by completing a third-party observation report by a person currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a fortnightly time period.
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DAMP Policy
Effective alcohol and drug screening can reduce workplace risk and maintain a safe working environment for your team. SG Health offers onsite drug and alcohol screening using either saliva, oral fluid, or urine, accompanied by a breathalyser test.
Spirometry (Lung Function)
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Respirator Fit Testing
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Audiometry (Hearing)
Audiometric testing is required in any working environment where employees have exposure to noise levels that require a hearing protector. SG Health will determine each worker’s baseline and provide periodic audiometry testing to ensure you are meeting your legislative requirements.
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