The Specimen Collection and Handling course provides essential knowledge and practical understanding of proper specimen collection, labeling, transport, and storage in healthcare settings. It emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and quality assurance to ensure reliable laboratory results. This course aligns with Terraleap’s mission to deliver standards-based, practice-oriented education for diagnostic and clinical professionals.

This course covers fundamental principles of specimen collection and handling, including patient preparation, types of specimens, collection techniques, labeling and documentation, transportation conditions, and storage requirements. It also addresses infection control, biosafety, and error prevention in pre-analytical laboratory processes.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of proper specimen collection and handling

• Identify different specimen types and appropriate collection methods

• Apply correct labeling, transport, and storage procedures

• Follow infection control and biosafety guidelines

• Reduce pre-analytical errors in laboratory testing

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

• Collect and handle specimens safely and accurately

• Maintain specimen integrity for reliable laboratory testing

• Support quality assurance in diagnostic processes

• Demonstrate compliance with laboratory safety standards

• Contribute effectively to clinical and laboratory teams

This course is suitable for:

• Medical laboratory technicians and technologists

• Nursing and paramedical professionals

• MedTech and pathology support staff

• Medical and allied health students

• Individuals involved in specimen collection and diagnostics