Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTPAT005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes 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.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.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations have not been provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, required by the relevant standard:

modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

interaction with non-compliant clients

presence of situations requiring problem solving

supervision of candidate’s work activities by a person currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a fortnight time period

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: 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 storageaccording to standards and organisational requirements, ensuring chain of custody is maintained
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm collection requirements

1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self

1.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures

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

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

1.5 Explain collection procedure to client

1.6 Obtain consent for collection procedure from client

2. Prepare for collection procedure

2.1 Ensure collection environment is prepared according to requirements of standards

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

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

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

2.5 Provide accurate advice to client about procedure

3. Collect specimen

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

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

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

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

4. Follow post collection procedures

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

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

4.3 Confirm information accuracy and sample security with client

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

4.5 Prepare and secure collected samples for transit or storageaccording to standards and organisational requirements, ensuring chain of custody is maintained

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

followed established technical, infection control and safety procedures plus those required by the relevant standard, during collections from at least 3 different clients

selected, prepared and used compliant equipment and collection kits

collected urine, oral fluid or breath specimens for drugs of abuse testing

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

context for drugs of abuse testing including industry, social services, prisons, medical and legal purposes

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory), including the requirements of AS/NZS 4308:2008 or AS 4760-2006 and any revisions thereof, and how these are applied in organisations:

duty of care

informed consent

mandatory reporting

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries

work health and safety

pre-collection, during and post-collection procedures required to meet chain of custody requirements, including:

suitable environment to collect sample

client privacy

staff safety

specific environmental and specimen requirements to eliminate tampering

collection procedures required to meet chain of custody requirements, including:

client supervision and seclusion

collection procedures that eliminates the opportunity to tamper with specimen

documentation requirements

integrity testing of samples as required by standard

storage and transportation procedures required to meet chain of custody requirements, including:

chain of custody process

security satchels and labels

storage

courier requirements

drugs of abuse, including:

types of drugs included

chemistry

effect on body

types of collection

methods of analysis

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm collection requirements

1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self

1.2 Identify client following organisation and regulatory procedures

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

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

1.5 Explain collection procedure to client

1.6 Obtain consent for collection procedure from client

2. Prepare for collection procedure

2.1 Ensure collection environment is prepared according to requirements of standards

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

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

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

2.5 Provide accurate advice to client about procedure

3. Collect specimen

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

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

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

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

4. Follow post collection procedures

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

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

4.3 Confirm information accuracy and sample security with client

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

4.5 Prepare and secure collected samples for transit or storageaccording to standards and organisational requirements, ensuring chain of custody is maintained

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
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 
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 
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 
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 storageaccording to standards and organisational requirements, ensuring chain of custody is maintained 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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