Drug and Alcohol Screening
Course Cost: $650 or $595.00 for 2 or more students
The unit HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing is a comprehensive pathology training course. Developed to meet legislative requirements for drug testing in accordance with Australian Standards: AS/NZS 4308 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine & AS 4760 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs in oral fluid.
The training covers the competence required to use and correctly interpret drug testing equipment, collect oral and urine samples for both onsite screening tests and preparation and packaging for dispatch to an Australian Standards approved laboratory for confirmatory testing. How to conduct a breath alcohol test in a workplace environment using an Australian Standards approved Breathalyser is included in this course.
Qualification Issued
HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
Recommended refresher every 36 months
The course is nationally recognised through inclusion on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Workplace Approved throughout Australia.
Program Duration
8 hours.
Target Audience
This training is recommended to anyone performing drug/alcohol testing and the collection of samples in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
It is recommended that students have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course. There is no pre-requisite for this unit. Recommended for students over 18yrs only.
Core Content
- Perform breath alcohol testing
- Perform oral fluid drug testing
- Perform urine drug testing
- Hygiene protocol and hazard identification
- Chain of custody
- Record management
- Sample storage
- Waste removal and disposal
- Planning and preparation
Requirements for Completion
100% attendance and participation.