Training Classes
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- Overview of Drug Testing: Understanding the importance of accurate and compliant drug testing in various settings, such as the workplace, federally regulated testing, healthcare, and the criminal justice system.
- Regulatory Framework: Familiarization with relevant federal, state, and industry-specific regulations governing drug testing, including the roles and responsibilities of collection personnel.
- Collection Procedures: Comprehensive training on the step-by-step process of collecting urine samples, including proper techniques for specimen collection, handling, and documentation.
- Specimen Integrity and Adulteration: Instruction on identifying and addressing potential issues related to specimen integrity, such as temperature, color, and signs of adulteration or substitution.
- Collector Qualifications: Guidance on the requirements and training necessary for individuals to become certified as urine collection personnel.
- Instruction Techniques: Development of effective teaching methods and strategies for training others in urine collection procedures, including the use of visual aids, and hands-on demonstrations.
- Handling Challenging Situations: Preparation for managing difficult scenarios, such as uncooperative donors, privacy concerns, and medical issues that may arise during the collection process.
- Record keeping and Reporting: Best practices for maintaining accurate records, ensuring chain of custody, and reporting collection-related information to relevant parties.
- Ethical and Professional Conduct: Emphasis on the importance of maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and a professional demeanor throughout the collection and training process.
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Practical Exercises and Assessments: Hands-on training and evaluation of participants' ability to effectively train others in urine collection procedures.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be equipped to serve as qualified Urine Collection Instructors, capable of training and qualifying other individuals to perform urine sample collections in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.