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Qualification details

HLT57915 - Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes HLT50612 - Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia)This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. 05/Aug/2015
Is superseded by HLT57921 - Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and PracticeNon-equivalent. Updated to address the skills and knowledge required to deliver support services to anaesthetists. Packaging of core Units changed. Electives removed and updated Unit codes. 06/Dec/2021

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 08/Dec/2015
(View details for release 1) 06/Aug/2015


Units of competency

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TAEDEL404A - Mentor in the workplaceMentor in the workplaceSupersededElective
HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environmentManage personal stressors in the work environmentCurrentElective
HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safetyMaintain work health and safetyCurrentCore
HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresComply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresSupersededCore
HLTANA007 - Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environmentMonitor medications in the anaesthetic environmentSupersededCore
HLTANA006 - Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesiaAssist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesiaSupersededCore
HLTANA005 - Maintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumablesMaintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumablesSupersededCore
HLTANA004 - Respond to anaesthesia related emergenciesRespond to anaesthesia related emergenciesSupersededCore
HLTANA003 - Assist with airway managementAssist with airway managementSupersededCore
HLTANA002 - Monitor clients during anaesthesiaMonitor clients during anaesthesiaSupersededCore
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 311211 Anaesthetic Technician 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0601 Medical Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Health 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Anaesthesia Technician 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 311211 Anaesthetic Technician 02/Nov/2015 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0601 Medical Studies 02/Nov/2015 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 06/Aug/2015 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0.

Corrected typographical error: HLTAID001.

Equivalent outcome.

Release 1

This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.

Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of Anaesthetic Technicians who work in consultation with, and under the direction of, anaesthetists, during the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of anaesthesia.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID001 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID009  - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 17

  • 15 core units
  • 2 elective units, consisting of:
  • up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the job outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units 

CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

HLTAAP003

Analyse and respond to client health information

HLTAID001

^ HLTAID009 

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) 

HLTANA001

Prepare clients for anaesthesia

HLTANA002

Monitor clients during anaesthesia

HLTANA003

Assist with airway management

HLTANA004

Respond to anaesthesia related emergencies

HLTANA005

Maintain quality and supply of anaesthetic equipment and consumables

HLTANA006

Assist with clinical procedures used in anaesthesia 

HLTANA007

Monitor medications in the anaesthetic environment

HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Elective units 

CHCDIV002

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

HLTWHS006

Manage personal stressors in the work environment

BSBINM401

Implement workplace information system

BSBLDR402

Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBLDR403

Lead team effectiveness

BSBMGT402

Implement operational plan

BSBMGT406

Plan and monitor continuous improvement

BSBRES401

Analyse and present research information

TAEDEL404A

Mentor in the workplace

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705