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HLTPAT006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTPAT006 - Receive, prepare and dispatch pathology specimens
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to receive specimens, complete the administrative process to prepare samples for pathology testing, and dispatch specimens. This unit does not cover the dispatch of dangerous goods or the transport of specimens to external facilities.This unit applies to individuals working in specimen reception roles in laboratories and pathology collectors and assistants in collection centres.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 or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

pipettes

aliquot pots

personal protective equipment (PPE)

contaminated waste disposal

fridge

dryer

temperature controls

modelling of industry operating conditions, including presence of situations requiring problem solving

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: Receive specimens
  • Receive and process specimens and requests in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Check pathology request forms and specimens documentation for adequate labelling in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure suitability of specimens for requested tests consulting laboratory directories or manuals
  • Reject specimens if necessary and complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Notify or consult with senior staff members as required
  • Follow infection control and workplace safety protocols relating to the safe handling of specimens
       
Element: Complete administrative processing of specimens
  • Label specimens and request forms with unique laboratory number or bar code label in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Register request forms, specimen and patient information into laboratory information systems in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Complete administrative documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
       
Element: Prepare specimens
  • Confirm requirements for specimen processing in accordance with organisation procedures
  • Perform separation of sample by centrifugation in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures
  • Prepare and label tubes for aliquotting in accordance with organisation procedures
  • Transfer sample by aliquotting into appropriate tubes in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Sort samples according to appropriate laboratory department for testing in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Store samples in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures
       
Element: Dispatch specimens
  • Ensure specimens for dispatch are packaged and labelled in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements
  • Complete appropriate dispatch documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • Dispatch specimens in accordance with organisation procedures and regulatory requirements
       


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. Receive specimens

1.1 Receive and process specimens and requests in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.2 Check pathology request forms and specimens documentation for adequate labelling in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements

1.3 Ensure suitability of specimens for requested tests consulting laboratory directories or manuals

1.4 Reject specimens if necessary and complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.5 Notify or consult with senior staff members as required

1.6 Follow infection control and workplace safety protocols relating to the safe handling of specimens

2. Complete administrative processing of specimens

2.1 Label specimens and request forms with unique laboratory number or bar code label in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.2 Register request forms, specimen and patient information into laboratory information systems in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.3 Complete administrative documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Prepare specimens

3.1 Confirm requirements for specimen processing in accordance with organisation procedures

3.2 Perform separation of sample by centrifugation in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures

3.3 Prepare and label tubes for aliquotting in accordance with organisation procedures

3.4 Transfer sample by aliquotting into appropriate tubes in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.5 Sort samples according to appropriate laboratory department for testing in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.6 Store samples in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures

4. Dispatch specimens

4.1 Ensure specimens for dispatch are packaged and labelled in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements

4.2 Complete appropriate dispatch documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

4.3 Dispatch specimens in accordance with organisation procedures and regulatory requirements

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 procedures, safety requirements and infection control guidelines in the receipt, registration, sorting, storage and dispatch of at least 5 different pathology specimens

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:

legal and ethical considerations for pathology specimen reception and preparation work, and how these are applied in organisations:

codes of practice, impact on national laboratory standards on role

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries

types of hazardous substances that may be received and how to respond:

bio-hazardous substances

formalin

hydrochloric acids

additives and fixatives

criteria for rejection of specimens at reception stage

pre-test processing requirements and procedures:

coding

sorting

aliquotting

medical terminology and chemical abbreviations used in the pathology specimen handling process

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. Receive specimens

1.1 Receive and process specimens and requests in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.2 Check pathology request forms and specimens documentation for adequate labelling in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements

1.3 Ensure suitability of specimens for requested tests consulting laboratory directories or manuals

1.4 Reject specimens if necessary and complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

1.5 Notify or consult with senior staff members as required

1.6 Follow infection control and workplace safety protocols relating to the safe handling of specimens

2. Complete administrative processing of specimens

2.1 Label specimens and request forms with unique laboratory number or bar code label in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.2 Register request forms, specimen and patient information into laboratory information systems in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

2.3 Complete administrative documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3. Prepare specimens

3.1 Confirm requirements for specimen processing in accordance with organisation procedures

3.2 Perform separation of sample by centrifugation in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures

3.3 Prepare and label tubes for aliquotting in accordance with organisation procedures

3.4 Transfer sample by aliquotting into appropriate tubes in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.5 Sort samples according to appropriate laboratory department for testing in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

3.6 Store samples in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures

4. Dispatch specimens

4.1 Ensure specimens for dispatch are packaged and labelled in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements

4.2 Complete appropriate dispatch documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures

4.3 Dispatch specimens in accordance with organisation procedures and regulatory requirements

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
 
Receive and process specimens and requests in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Check pathology request forms and specimens documentation for adequate labelling in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements 
Ensure suitability of specimens for requested tests consulting laboratory directories or manuals 
Reject specimens if necessary and complete documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Notify or consult with senior staff members as required 
Follow infection control and workplace safety protocols relating to the safe handling of specimens 
Label specimens and request forms with unique laboratory number or bar code label in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Register request forms, specimen and patient information into laboratory information systems in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Complete administrative documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Confirm requirements for specimen processing in accordance with organisation procedures 
Perform separation of sample by centrifugation in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures 
Prepare and label tubes for aliquotting in accordance with organisation procedures 
Transfer sample by aliquotting into appropriate tubes in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Sort samples according to appropriate laboratory department for testing in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Store samples in accordance with test requirements and organisation procedures 
Ensure specimens for dispatch are packaged and labelled in accordance with organisation and regulatory requirements 
Complete appropriate dispatch documentation in accordance with organisation policies and procedures 
Dispatch specimens in accordance with organisation procedures and regulatory requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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