Point of care testing using capillary blood specimens

Skill set Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:51 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
MSLSS00004

State Code
AF146

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

20/12/2022

Current Release Date

20/12/2022

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

24/05/2023

Transition Date

—

Nominal Hours

100

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	20/12/2022	Current	Approved

Pathway Information

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Skill Set Entry Requirements

A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.

Target Group

Suggested words for statement of attainment

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AVA02	HLTPAT003	Perform capillary blood collections	30	Unit of competency
OEX79	MSL974036	Process body fluid specimens using a point of care testing device	70	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE103	MSLSS00002	Point of care testing using capillary blood specimens	Skill set