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SIFEMWK009
Apply anatomy and physiology principles to embalming

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply an understanding of human body structure, systems and terminology as they relate to embalming. It applies to embalming staff who work autonomously with a high level of responsibility and work according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.

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

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply anatomical and physiological terminology to the embalming process.

1.1 Recognise the structures and functions of the body in relation to embalming.

1.2 Locate and explain the circulatory and lymphatic systems in terms of their importance to embalming.

2. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the embalming process.

2.1 Locate and examine the arterial sites used for injecting embalming fluid during the embalming process.

2.2 Locate and examine the venous sites used for draining venous fluid during the embalming process.

2.3 Locate and examine the organs treated during the embalming process.

Evidence of the ability to:

use anatomical and physiological terminology as they apply to the embalming process

apply knowledge of the structure and functions of anatomy and physiology to the embalming process.

Evidence of performance of applying anatomy and physiology principles to the embalming process on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

anatomy and physiology terminology as it relates to embalming

anatomy and physiology as it relates to embalming, including:

the structural levels of organisation in the study of anatomy and physiology

the functions of the internal transportation systems of the body

the gas exchange that occurs within the respiratory system

role of the nervous system

role of the musculo-skeletal system

body systems in regard to their interdependence and relationship to the muscles and nerves as related to the embalming process:

skeletal and muscular, including muscle contractibility and motor points

lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems

arterial sites and venous sites used for injecting embalming fluid

physical and chemical changes that occur after death and their possible impact on the embalming process.

Skills must be demonstrated in a mortuary workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:

using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

a mortuary environment

deceased bodies or models of deceased bodies

mortuary instruments and equipment including personal protective equipment and chemicals

under industry operating conditions where there is:

integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role

As well as satisfying the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements, assessors must also be a qualified embalmer.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Apply anatomical and physiological terminology to the embalming process.

1.1 Recognise the structures and functions of the body in relation to embalming.

1.2 Locate and explain the circulatory and lymphatic systems in terms of their importance to embalming.

2. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the embalming process.

2.1 Locate and examine the arterial sites used for injecting embalming fluid during the embalming process.

2.2 Locate and examine the venous sites used for draining venous fluid during the embalming process.

2.3 Locate and examine the organs treated during the embalming process.

Evidence of the ability to:

use anatomical and physiological terminology as they apply to the embalming process

apply knowledge of the structure and functions of anatomy and physiology to the embalming process.

Evidence of performance of applying anatomy and physiology principles to the embalming process on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

anatomy and physiology terminology as it relates to embalming

anatomy and physiology as it relates to embalming, including:

the structural levels of organisation in the study of anatomy and physiology

the functions of the internal transportation systems of the body

the gas exchange that occurs within the respiratory system

role of the nervous system

role of the musculo-skeletal system

body systems in regard to their interdependence and relationship to the muscles and nerves as related to the embalming process:

skeletal and muscular, including muscle contractibility and motor points

lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems

arterial sites and venous sites used for injecting embalming fluid

physical and chemical changes that occur after death and their possible impact on the embalming process.

Skills must be demonstrated in a mortuary workplace or in a simulated environment that is as industry realistic as possible. In a simulated environment, it is essential that assessment is conducted:

using suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

a mortuary environment

deceased bodies or models of deceased bodies

mortuary instruments and equipment including personal protective equipment and chemicals

under industry operating conditions where there is:

integration of tasks with possible interruptions to work typical of the job role

As well as satisfying the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements, assessors must also be a qualified embalmer.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Recognise the structures and functions of the body in relation to embalming. 
Locate and explain the circulatory and lymphatic systems in terms of their importance to embalming. 
Locate and examine the arterial sites used for injecting embalming fluid during the embalming process. 
Locate and examine the venous sites used for draining venous fluid during the embalming process. 
Locate and examine the organs treated during the embalming process. 
Recognise the structures and functions of the body in relation to embalming. 
Locate and explain the circulatory and lymphatic systems in terms of their importance to embalming. 
Locate and examine the arterial sites used for injecting embalming fluid during the embalming process. 
Locate and examine the venous sites used for draining venous fluid during the embalming process. 
Locate and examine the organs treated during the embalming process. 

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