ABC Training and Consulting
Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)HLTPAT005 is a unit of competency that focuses on the skills and knowledge required to collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing. We provide this unit as a standalone course for organisations seeking to enhance their staff’s expertise in this area.
This unit covers the procedures for collecting specimens (such as urine or blood) from patients for the purpose of drug testing. The primary goal is to ensure that specimens are collected in a manner that is accurate, reliable, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Assessment typically involves a combination of practical demonstration of specimen collection skills and theoretical knowledge of drug testing procedures and regulations. A thorough understanding of drugs of abuse and their detection is essential. Proficiency in specimen collection techniques and knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in drug testing are also important. The ability to follow established protocols and procedures accurately is crucial.
Delivery mode
ABC Training and Consulting offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- unit 10 level 2/349 Coronation Drive, Milton QLD 4064, Australia, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing will prepare you for the following roles.
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About ABC Training and Consulting
ABC Training and Consulting has been operating as an RTO (#5800) in QLD for 20+ years, originally under the name of Alan Bartlett Consulting. In 2017 a management change resulted in a change of direction and a concentration of training provision within a few niche industry areas: Laboratory Operations, Forest and Wood Products and Manufacturing.
