HLT41607 Certificate IV in Mortuary Theatre Practice

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HLT41607 Certificate IV in Mortuary Theatre Practice

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification covers workers who undertake a senior mortuary assistant or technician role in a hospital mortuary or who maintain a forensic mortuary. Some workers may also be involved in receiving, tracking and storing tissues as part of a Tissue Bank role.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Mortuary technician	Mortuary assistant
Pathology technician	Mortuary attendant
Post mortem assistant

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

To gain entry into HLT41607 Certificate IV in Mortuary Theatre Practice a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the HLT32007 Certificate III in Mortuary Practice:

BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships

HLTAMBPD401C	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

HLTAP301B	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

HLTHIR301C	Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

HLTIN301C	Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTMS208D	Handle waste in a health care environment

HLTMT303D	Maintain a mortuary service

HLTMT304D	Assist with autopsy

HLTMT306D	Maintain, clean and store autopsy equipment

HLTMT307B	Clean location to achieve low bacteria status

HLTMT310D	Collect, preserve and store post mortem samples

HLTWHS300A	Contribute to WHS processes

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 12 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 8 core units 4 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A elective which is required for work in mortuary theatre practice at this level Group B electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing

Core units

HLTAP401B	Confirm physical health status

HLTHIR506C	Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements

HLTMT407D	Assist with special autopsy techniques

(Note pre-requ: HLTMT304D)

HLTMT408D	Assist with forensic autopsy techniques

(Note pre-requ: HLTMT304D)

HLTMT409D	Assist in the development of procedures for mortuary services

(Note pre-requ: HLTMT303D)

HLTMT416C	Collect pathology specimens

HLTPAT302D	Assist with microbiology testing

MSL934002A	Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

Group A elective - required for work in mortuary theatre practice at this level

The following unit or a unit with equivalent competency outcomes is required to work in mortuary theatre practice.

HLTHIR402D	Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Group B electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.

BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information

BSBWOR402A	Promote team effectiveness

CHCCS427A	Facilitate adult learning and development

HLTMT411C	Screen tissue donors

HLTMT412B	Receive, store and track evidence

HLTMT514C	Procure and store tissues

TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction