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Maintain a mortuary service

Maintain a mortuary service

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMT303C
State Code
D8334
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required for a mortuary worker to maintain the day-to-day operation of a hospital or forensic mortuary involving the receipt and release of deceased persons, preparing deceased persons for viewing and maintaining the mortuary environment
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive bodies at mortuary
  • 1.1 Undertake thorough and complete checking processes to ensure identification and confirmation with records
  • 1.2 Transfer from trolley according to organisation policy and procedures
  • 1.3 Process documentation and registration in accordance with legal requirements and established procedures
  • 1.4 Store body in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 1.5 Follow infection control policy and procedures strictly
2. Prepare bodies for viewing
  • 2.1 Select and prepare equipment and materials
  • 2.2 Use personal protective equipment
  • 2.3 Prepare and present body is in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
  • 2.4 Treat body with respect and, where practicable, in accordance with cultural requirements
  • 2.5 Maintain correct lines of communication with key personnel
  • 2.6 Show empathy to bereaved family and friends
  • 2.7 Store body in refrigeration cabinets in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
3. Maintain the mortuary environment
  • 3.1 Clean the mortuary environment according to organisation policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste according to organisation policy and procedures and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues
  • 3.3 Maintain inventory of linen, consumables and stock and replenish in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
4. Release bodies to Funeral Director/Conveyor
  • 4.1 Liaise with key internal and external personnel
  • 4.2 Undertake thorough and complete checking processes to ensure identification and confirmation with records
  • 4.3 Process documentation in accordance with established procedures
5. Follow security requirements
  • 5.1 Handle and safeguard evidence or potential evidence
  • 5.2 Follow security procedures
  • 5.3 Liaise with internal and external personnel as required
  • 5.4 Maintain visitor register as required and checked to ensure accuracy
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9340 HLTMT303B Maintain a mortuary service Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD194 HLTMT303D Maintain a mortuary service Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D045 HLT32007 Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice Qualification