DA – HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
Introduction:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare individual and equipment and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drugs of abuse testing.
Target Audience:
This unit applies to individuals working in collection centres, in hospitals, in other health care environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing take place.
Learning Outcomes:
- 1. Confirm collection requirements
- 2. Prepare for collection procedure
- 3. Collect specimen
- 4. Follow post collection procedures
Learning Methods:
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Face to face classroom
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Knowledge assessment
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Practical assessment
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No pre-course reading or homework is required
Program Benefits:
- Workplace drug and alcohol testing relies on much more than simply operating a testing device. Accurate collection, correct identification, clear documentation and maintaining specimen integrity all matter.
- This program develops the practical skills required to conduct workplace testing professionally and consistently.
- Manage the Testing Process with Confidence: Learn how to prepare the testing environment, confirm donor requirements and conduct testing in accordance with established workplace procedures.
- Work Across Multiple Testing Methods: Develop practical experience with urine and oral fluid specimen collection, together with breath alcohol testing.
- Protect the Integrity of Every Sample: Understand the importance of identification, documentation, chain of custody, specimen handling and preparation for laboratory transport where required.
- Understand the Standards Behind the Test: Explore the requirements that underpin workplace testing, including relevant Australian Standards, organisational procedures and quality-control considerations.
- Recognise When Things Are Not Straightforward: Learn how to manage common issues that can arise during collection while maintaining procedural integrity and appropriate documentation.
- Take a Professional Approach to Workplace Testing: Build practical competency relevant to drug and alcohol programs across mining, resources, transport, construction and other safety-sensitive workplaces.
Content:
- 1.1 Greet individual courteously and identify self
- 1.2 Identify individual according to organisational procedures
- 1.3 Confirm that individual meets pre-testing criteria for required specimen collection
- 1.4 Obtain, interpret and record personal and clinical information according to organisational procedures
- 1.5 Explain collection procedure to individual
- 1.6 Obtain informed consent for collection procedure from individual
- 2.1 Ensure collection environment is prepared according to standards
- 2.2 Confirm method of collection based on correct interpretation of clinical request
- 2.3 Select equipment and ask individual to select collection kit according to standard and organisational procedures
- 2.4 Prepare individual for procedure by removing excess clothing and other possessions, and store these securely
- 2.5 Provide accurate advice to individual about procedure
- 3.1 Collect specimen according to standard and organisational procedures
- 3.2 Adopt infection control procedures according to organisational procedures
- 3.3 Observe individual during and after collection for potential tampering and respond according to organisational procedures
- 3.4 Assure specimen integrity by testing and securing specimen immediately following collection and for duration of time that specimen is responsibility of the collector
- 4.1 Label specimens according to standard and organisational procedures
- 4.2 Dispose of waste according to waste management and organisational procedures
- 4.3 Confirm information accuracy and specimen security with individual
- 4.4 Complete other collection documentation according to standard and organisational procedures
- 4.5 Prepare and secure collected specimens for transit or storage according to standard and organisational procedures, ensuring chain of custody is maintained
Upcoming Workshops
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself | Group Booking |
| HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing | 28 October 2026 | 08:00 am - 05:00 pm | LifeAid Moranbah | 4 | $836.00 |