Nationally Accredited

(HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing)

This course replaces HLTPAT304D Collect pathology specimens other than blood

Cost Per person

Does the course conform to the Australian Standards requirements?
Onsite Diagnostics' Nationally Accredited HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing course has been developed to address legislative requirements for drug testing & alcohol testing in accordance with the following Australian Standards:

• AS/NZS 4308-2008 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine
• AS 4760-2006 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs in oral fluid
• AS3547:1997 Breath Alcohol Testing Devices for Personal Use

In accordance with OH&S requirements all drug & alcohol testing officers are required to hold a Statement of Attainment in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework under the definition of 'Collector' in the relevant Australian Standards. The unit HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing'  is a comprehensive pathology based training course provided in laymans terms, available via both distance/online learning or via classroom training.

What is the course content? 
The learning program is designed to ensure correct procedures are followed when performing onsite drug tests & alcohol breath tests and preparing & packaging a drug or alcohol test specimen for laboratory testing, and specifically covers:

1. Introduction
2. Drug types and their effects
3. Review of Australian Standards
4. Drug testing methods
5. Arranging a drug test
6. Drug testing equipment types (urine drug test cups & saliva drug tests)
7. Confirmatory testing at the laboratory
8. Chain-of-custody requirements
9. Drug Test integrity
10. Conducting a urine drug test
11. Conducting and oral fluid drug test
12. Breathalyser basics
13. Conducting and recording a breath alcohol test

What Employment Pathways are available?
Employment pathways include working in drug and alcohol testing at mine sites, transport depots, large industrial sites, medical centres and other workplaces or environments where the need for drug and alcohol screening has been identified as a Workplace Health and Safety requirement.

Where is the training conducted?
In order to allow flexibility and convenience for work-places and their employees we offer this course via distance learning. You will have access to a qualified drug & alcohol testing officer/assessor over the phone who will assist you with any questions you have during your training.

A comprehensive training pack will be sent to you which includes drug testing equipment, student workbook and access to our online training portal.

Duration:
Distance Learning - 9 hours private study
Classroom training - 1 day program of 8-9 hours + lunch (NB: 10 person minimum)

On completion of the course participants will be issued with a 'Statement of Attainment' allowing them to work as Nationally Accredited drug & alcohol screening officers in a workplace environment.