I have secured employment after having completed my Pathology Collection and Drugs & Alcohol Collection course with Adept Training last year. As luck would have it I have also received numerous job offers from pathology centres in direct response to the letters of introduction and resume's I delivered to all my local centres and clinics. The Adept Training method and its students are by far the preferred candidate for employment which has been confirmed to me by those that work within the industry. So thank you Adept, I wish you and all past and present students, good luck and good fortune.
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
The training and assessment has been developed in consultation with industry and meet the criteria of the Australian Standards for urinary drug screening and oral drug screening. This course teaches the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drugs of abuse testing.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
This is a nationally accredited unit of competency to ensure the participant meets the Standards for an ‘accredited collector’, for the collection of non-blood specimens including saliva, urine and breathalyser to the Australian Standards. The program is designed to have you trained to the Australian Standard AS/NZS4308:2008 for the collection of urine or AS/NZS4760-2019 for the collection of oral fluids or alcohol breathalyser.
Career opportunities
This unit of competency applies to individuals working in collection centres, hospitals, and other healthcare environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing take place.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Is this course face-to-face or online?
The course can be completed either face-to-face or online.
The online course can be studied remotely and the observation assessment component may be completed via Zoom or face-to-face in Sydney.
The face-to-face courses run at our Sydney training rooms in Harris Park or can be held onsite at your location with a minimum of six participants ($630.00 per participant for onsite training). Please contact us for details 1300 366 044.
Unit of competency
This is a nationally accredited unit of competency to ensure the participant meets the Standards for an ‘accredited collector’, for the collection of non-blood specimens including saliva, urine and breathalyser to the Australian Standards. The program is designed to have you trained to the Australian Standard AS/NZS4308:2008 for the collection of urine or AS/NZS4760-2019 for the collection of oral fluids or alcohol breathalyser.
Entry requirements and enrolment
This course requires you to have a good understanding of written, verbal and spoken English and maths (known as language, literacy and numeracy ‘LLN’). All students who enrol in a course are required to undertake Adept Training’s LLN assessment.
Please note all students are required to provide the following documents on enrolment:
- Completed enrolment form
- USI Number
- Photo ID
- Proof of Residency (Birth Certificate, Passport, Green Medicare Card or Citizenship Certificate)
- Language, literacy and numeracy assessment
- Emergency Contact
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing_V6 March 2024
| Upcoming Online Courses | ||
| Enrolments open | Theory | Observation of Practical Skills Assessment |
| Now open | Online with trainer support | Either in college or via Zoom |
| Upcoming Face to Face Courses | ||
| Date | Day | Session Time |
| 4th February 2025 | Tuesday | 1 Session – 9.00am to 2.30pm |
Course Code:
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
Types of Learning:
The course is conducted via face-to-face or online training.
Pre-requisite:
This course requires you to have a good understanding of written, verbal and spoken English and maths (knows as language, literacy and numeracy 'LLN'). All students who enrol in a course are required to undertake an LLN assessment.
Cost:
$630 (Enquire about discount for current students)
Student Testimonials
Lian, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I completed my Certificate III in Pathology Collection in 2016 and was granted a position with Australian Clinical Labs soon after. I am so glad that I did my certificate with Adept Training. I gained so much from my classes especially the practical lessons. The staff at Adept training gave me the key foundations that I carry to this day in my job and gave me the confidence I needed in all my collection procedures. They helped me through out the recruitment process to get my job and the facilities at Adept are definitely the best I've come across. I now work at 3 different hospitals and I love my job. It's a rewarding career to help people in this way. If your thinking of starting a career in Phlebotomy. Call Adept Training now!
Sam, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I attended the Drug and Alcohol Training course with Adept and thoroughly recommend this course to all. The course was very interesting and provided the technical knowledge that I need to undertake testing in my workplace. The trainer is extremely knowledgeable and shared her experiences in the field. It was a very comprehensive course , with a great mix of practical and theory. I have no hesitation in recommending this course.a great mix of practical and theory. I have no hesitation in recommending this course.
Rebecca, Drug & Alcohol Testing Student
Adept Training is informative, non-judgemental, unbiased and very pleasant to all. The information is easily displayed and the assignments have step-by-step positive feedback and ways of learning.
Brian, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
Adept Training is a great college for studying. The theory and practicals are well balanced, and the teachers and trainers were all nice and professional, helping any student when needed. The blood collection training was great and a fun experience. Would definitely recommend Adept Training to others.
Parwana, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I chose Adept Training because Pathology is a course that really piqued my interest and my friends really enjoyed studying at Adept Training. The trainers were helpful and very clear with what they were teaching.
Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
The best choice of training, helped a lot and I learnt everything expected. Kate was a lovely, great trainer and I always enjoyed my classes. I would recommend others to Adept Traning - a great amount of opportunities and classes to learn from.
Fatema, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I wasn't sure that I would be able to complete this course, but the trainer Kate made the whole experience possible. I never thought that I would be able to perform venepuncture and now I can. Thank you Kate.
Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
I knew a lot of people who had done the course and spoke highly of it. Our trainer was extremely supportive.
Serena, Cert III in Pathology Collection Student
Adept Traning is a friendly and welcoming college. I was nervous about changing my career but the teacher and other classmates were very helpful. The learning materials were easy to follow and the assessments were not too complex. Adept Training is a great course provider for all things health.