HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

Are you a pathology collector? Learn the skills to collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing & increase your job opportunities!

In Australia and many countries, drug testing which is required for legal purposes (for example; workplace testing, where a positive test involves a penalty or dismissal), requires confirmatory testing to be performed. In Australia, this would require compliance with Australian Standard AS 4308. 

Course overview

Commonly referred to in the pathology sector as "4308 training," this course is based on the updated Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4308:2023 – Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantification of drugs in urine, along with AS/NZS 4760:2019 for oral fluid testing. It aligns with the nationally recognised unit of competency HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing, from the HLT Health Training Package.

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare the client and equipment, and collect specimens via urine, oral fluid (saliva), or breath testing. It covers the special procedures and chain-of-custody protocols necessary for drugs of abuse testing in workplace or medico-legal settings.

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This unit of competency is highly sort after in the pathology sector and can open many further job opportunities, so why not fully equip yourself!

The course consists of one (1) unit of competency:

• HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

This unit covers the following:

• Detection of drugs in urine and saliva
• Detection of alcohol via breath test
• Legal and ethical obligations
• Collector requirements including documentation
• AS/NZS Standards 4308:2023 4760:2019
• Common non-compliances

 Students will be asked to participate in a urine, saliva and breath test as part of the simulated practical session.

Entry Requirements

This is an open entry program of study with participants needing to read, write and communicate in English to a level to perform the job.

• Students will be required to complete a “Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)” evaluation to determine suitability for the course
• Students are required to be able to access a computer, internet, printer and moderate digital technology skills to conduct online and virtual course requirements

• Locations: Blackburn, Narre Warren & Preston or onsite
• Class Size: Maximum of 6
• Duration: 1 day (9am – 4.30pm)
• Delivery Mode: Classroom & Blended Learning

Practical experience and assessment

Assessment is conducted in 2 phases.

• Written Assessment – completed by the student as self-paced learning. This assessment book is required to be submitted to our Head Office 2 weeks prior to your workshop date and assessed as “Satisfactory”.
• Workshop attendance simulated practical – the workshop includes revision of theory & simulated practicals of urine, saliva and breath testing

• $475

Payment plans may be available. Speak to us to learn more.

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How to Apply

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Please note: Online applications close 2 weeks prior to the workshop date.

Questions?

Should you have any questions regarding All Health Training and the course, please contact one of our friendly team members on: 03 9894 3900. Alternatively, you can view more information & send through an enquiry here.