It is a requirement for companies collecting urine or oral fluid samples who wish to meet Australian Standards to have their collectors trained as per the definition of collector under AS/NZS4308:2008 and AS4760:2006.

 

Progressive Diagnostics specialises in delivering drug and alcohol testing training which includes: urine sample collection and testing, oral fluid (saliva) sample collection and testing and breathalyser operation.

​
 

This course covers the following:

 

Confirm collection requirements:
 

• Greet client courteously and identify self

• Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures

• Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required collection

• Obtain, interpret and accurately record personal and clinical information in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

• Explain collection procedure to client

• Obtain consent for collection procedure from client

 

 

Prepare for collection procedure:
 

• Ensure collection environment is prepared according to requirements of standards

• Confirm method of collection based on correct interpretation of clinical request

• Select equipment and ask client to select collection kit according to organisation procedures if applicable to standard

• Prepare client for procedure by removing excess clothing and other possessions, and store these securely if applicable to standard

• Provide accurate advice to client about procedure

 

 

Collect specimen:
 

• Follow procedures for sample collection according to standard and organisational procedure

• Adopt standard and additional infection control guidelines and precautions according to organisation documented procedure

• Observe client during and after collection for potential tampering and respond according to organisation procedures

• Assure sample integrity by testing and securing sample immediately following collection and for duration of time that sample is responsibility of the collector

 

 

Follow post collection procedures:
 

• Dispose of waste in accordance with infection control protocols and organisation policies and procedures

• Accurately label specimens in accordance with standards requirements and organisation procedures

• Confirm information accuracy and sample security with client

• Complete other collection documentation in accordance with standards and organisation procedures

• Prepare and secure collected samples for transit or storage according to standards and organisational requirements, ensuring chain of custody is maintained

 

 

Unit of Competency

 

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised Unit of Competency: HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.

 

Progressive Diagnostics is a nationally Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number 41103).  

 

 

Suitability

 

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.

 

Employment pathways could include drug and alcohol testing at mine sites, large industrial sites, transport depots, medical centres and other workplaces or environments where the need for drug and alcohol screening has been identified as a Occupational Health and Safety requirement.

​

​

Training Delivery

 

Progressive Diagnostics provides a holistic training delivery approach to address the learning styles and needs of participants.

 

Our training courses are conducted Face-to-Face either onsite at your workplace or at our training venue and include practical ‘hands-on’ experiences, as well as group classroom-based activities and discussion, including simulations and scenarios.

 

​

Duration

 

1 Day Training Course (Approximately 9 Hours). 

​

​

Location

 

Technology Park, Bentley, Western Australia

 

​

Pricing

 

Please call 1300 711 116   or  0426 979 070  or   email for the latest pricing.

 

 

Please call or email us for all training dates.      

 

We can also arrange training onsite at your workplace.