Unit of competency Outline

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Collect pathology specimens other than blood

Collect pathology specimens other than blood

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPAT009
State Code
OFH92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment, and make routine pathology specimen collections. This unit applies to any individual for whom specimen collection is part of the job role. They may be working in collection centres, in hospitals or in other health care environments. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with current Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australia/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm collection requirements
  • 1.1 Greet client courteously and identify self
  • 1.2 Identify client according to organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Confirm that client meets pre-testing criteria for required specimen collection
  • 1.4 Obtain, interpret and record personal and clinical information according to organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Explain collection procedure to client
  • 1.6 Obtain informed consent for collection procedure from client
2. Prepare for collection procedure
  • 2.1 Confirm method of collection, including self-collection, based on correct interpretation of clinical request and according to organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Select equipment and prepare for collection according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Position client to ensure comfort and safety of client and self
  • 2.4 Identify when assistance may be needed and seek help
3. Collect specimen
  • 3.1 Adopt standard and additional infection control precautions and organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Collect specimen according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Assemble equipment for specimen collection avoiding contamination of specimen
  • 3.4 Observe client during and after specimen collection for potential adverse effects and respond according to organisational procedures
4. Follow post collection procedures
  • 4.1 Label specimen in front of client with client details, time and date of specimen collection according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Dispose of waste according to waste management and organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Complete specimen collection documentation according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Prepare collected specimens for transit or storeaccording to test requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVA01 HLTPAT004 Collect pathology specimens other than blood Unit of competency