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.
No pre-requisite units.
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| 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 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 |
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2. Prepare for collection procedure
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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 store according to test requirements |
The foundation skills essential to performance of this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.
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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:
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:
All aspects of the performance evidence must be demonstrated using simulation prior to demonstration in a clinical workplace setting or an environment that reflects a real workplace.
The following conditions must be met for this unit:
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors and must hold this unit or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge to that contained within this unit
Assessment of performance evidence may be in a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents a real workplace.