Unit of competency Outline

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Assist with autopsy

Assist with autopsy

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMT304C
State Code
D8335
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
060113 - Pathology
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required for a mortuary worker to prepare for and assist in an autopsy
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare body for autopsy
  • 1.1 Confirm details of autopsy
  • 1.2 Liaise with medical officer as appropriate
  • 1.3 Obtain and prepare relevant equipment
  • 1.4 Correctly prepare, fix and label specimen containers
  • 1.5 Obtain body and check identification
  • 1.6 Use personal protective equipment
  • 1.7 Correctly follow checking processes
2. Assist during autopsy
  • 2.1 Follow medical officer's instructions
  • 2.2 Arrange and prepare for medical imaging and photography as required
  • 2.3 Perform routine photography and complete photographic documentation
  • 2.4 Eviscerate body following medical officer's instructions
  • 2.5 Remove implants and pacemakers as required
  • 2.6 Undertake and record weighing and volume measurements
  • 2.7 Assist with collection of specimens
  • 2.8 Follow procedures for preservation of organs and other collected specimens
  • 2.9 Complete organ retention and specimen documentation in line with relevant legislation and organisation policy and procedure
  • 2.10 Reconstruct, clean and restore body to acceptable condition for viewing, and to facilitate the post-release need for Funeral Directors to acceptably present the body to families
  • 2.11 Prepare body for storage and return for refrigeration storage
3. Clean autopsy room
  • 3.1 Clean equipment and store safely
  • 3.2 Sterilise equipment as required
  • 3.3 Clean work area according to infection control policy and procedures
  • 3.4 Safely dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9341 HLTMT304B Assist with autopsy Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD195 HLTMT304D Assist with autopsy Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D045 HLT32007 Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice Qualification