Medvet invites applications
for funding in 2011 for Research
Fellowships in the following
three categories:
Oral Fluid Testing Accreditation
Section 2 accreditation achieved.
Urine Testing Accreditation
First to receive full NATA accreditation.
Drug Testing Kits
Professional, on-site drug testing kits.
DNA Testing Kits
Professional, on-site DNA testing kits.
Drug Testing Education and Training
Education
Education sessions are a critical first step to ensure acceptance of your drug testing policy at all levels of the organisation. Education sessions provide your managers and employees with the opportunity to learn about the collection and drug testing process. It provides them with peace of mind about their rights, obligations and any other issues they may have regarding privacy. Education is vitally important to ensure employees make informed and responsible choices in relation to using drugs and alcohol. All sessions are conducted by our team of fully trained consultants who are able to conduct these sessions at your workplace or nominated venue.
Medvet Laboratories offer two types of drug testing education sessions:
The first session focuses on drugs and their effects as well as their impact on safety and performance. Topics include:
- Trends within Australian workplaces
- Different types of drugs used
- Clearance times for each class of drug
The second session focuses on the process of sample collection and testing. Important aspects of the Australian Standards AS/NZS 4308 and AS 4760 and employee confidentiality and privacy are covered in detail.
Training
AQTF Course – 30681QLD Course in Drug and Alcohol Screening
This is a Nationally Recognised course under the Australian Quality Training Framework. The course details the requirements of a “collector” as defined by Australian Standards AS/NZS 4308:2008 and AS 4760:2006. The course is conducted by of our team of expert consultants who hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
The course has a number of modules including:
- Workplace health & safety
- Overview of drug & alcohol screening
- Conducting breath alcohol, oral fluid and urine drug screens
- Post collection procedures / chain of custody
The course is competency based with assessment conducted throughout the training session. Participants who successfully complete the course and the assessment will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.Â
