Build your specimen collection skills with the Certified Specimen Collector (CSC) online course from the Drug and Alcohol Testing Association of Canada (DATAC). Designed for the Canadian drug testing industry, it covers collection procedures, specimen handling and interpreting screening results.
What you will learn
- Canadian Drug Testing Standards (CDTS) best practices.
- Collecting, processing and checking specimens for on-site and laboratory testing.
- Urine and oral fluid testing, plus hair collection for laboratory analysis.
- Chain of custody, donor rights and privacy.
- Recordkeeping, collector responsibilities and safety.
Course format and requirements
Study at your own pace through online modules using a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. Allow approximately 12 hours to complete the course. No prerequisites are required.
Complete the course within 30 days of registration.
What is included
All course materials are included. On completion, you will receive a DATAC CSC certificate and an official DATAC collector ID card.
