Certified Drug Test Collector Course

The Drug and Alcohol Collector Course is based on the HLTPAT005 - Collect Specimens for Drug of Abuse Testing training course providing businesses the in-house knowledge to conduct specimen collection.

How We Can Help You?

The Work Health Specialists Drug and Alcohol Collector Course complies with Australilan and New Zealand standards and provides a comprehensive guide and understanding to businesses wanting to conduct in-house Drug and Alcohol testing.

The Onsite Diagnostics’ Nationally Accredited Drug & Alcohol Screening Officer training course (HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing) has been developed to address new legislative requirements for drug & 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.
  This Standard sets out procedures for specimen collection, screening, confirmation, quantitation and reporting of drugs in human urine as well as integrity testing of the specimen. The procedures are intended for but not limited to medico-legal, workplace, correctional services or court directed testing of Amphetamine type substances, Benzodiazepines, Cannabis metabolites, Cocaine metabolites, Opiates.

- AS/NZS 4760:2019 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs in oral fluid.
  This Standard sets out procedures for oral fluid specimen collection, storage, handling, on-site screening tests and, if required, dispatch to the laboratory. It also covers applicability of oral fluid for drug testing and general issues related to drug screening on-site and drug screening and/or confirmation in the laboratory.

- AS 3547:1997 Breath alcohol testing devices for personal use.
  This Standard specifies requirements for the performance, testing and marking of disposable and re-usable breath alcohol testing devices for personal use, other than those devices used by the Police to obtain evidence which is used in the prosecution of drink-drivers.

In accordance with WH&S requirements all drug screening 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 Nationally Accredited comprehensive pathology training course available via both distance/online learning or via classroom training.

What is the course content?

The Drug and Alcohol Collector Course is designed to ensure correct procedures are followed when performing onsite drug screening and preparing and packaging a drug test specimen and specifically covers:

Introduction
Drug types and their effects
Review of Australian Standards
Drug testing methods
Arranging a test
Drug testing equipment types (urine test cups & oral fluid tests)
Confirmatory testing at the laboratory
Chain-of-custody requirements
Test integrity
Conducting a urine drug test
Conducting and oral fluid drug test
Conducting and recording a breath alcohol test

Lung Function Testing
Spirometry is the most common test of lung function and mainstay for the screening and management of workers at risk of occupational lung disease. For some workplaces it is important to establish a baseline respiratory function so that an employee’s lung function can be monitored over time to determine whether any occupational exposures to airborne hazards such as vapors, dusts, gases, fumes are impacting on lung function.

Mental Health Services
You have Public Liability insurance and Workers Compensation but how can you protect your business from the downside of poor mental health? Legislation passed in 2012 dictates every workplace has a legal obligation to protect employee health and safety, both physically and mentally. But it makes great financial sense for your business too to take steps to ensure the working environment is considerate of mental health and aware of what makes a happy, healthy workplace.

Workplace Health Checks
Work Health Specialists deliver a variety of on-site health checks that provide your employees with a confidential assessment of their health status. All results are received on the spot and are 100% confidential. Employees will receive their own personal results with feedback and healthy lifestyle advice to aid them in making improvements.

Audiometric Training
On completion of this Workplace Audiometry Training you will be able to conduct hearing tests at your own workplace when needed. The Workplace Audiometry Course delivers comprehensive training in the skills and knowledge required to conduct accurate assessments that meet legislative requirements.