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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to perform head and body restoration.
  2. Perform head restoration.
  3. Perform body restoration.
  4. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.
  5. Prepare to perform head and body restoration.
  6. Perform head restoration.
  7. Perform body restoration.
  8. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

identify requirements through examination to treat the head and body after an autopsy using correct techniques and following work health and safety/occupational health and safety and infection control practices

prepare mortuary area and select and use the required instruments and equipment

clean, disinfect and sterilise the mortuary area, instruments and equipment at conclusion of the treatment.

Evidence of performance of treating the head and body after autopsy of different cases on two or more occasions is required to demonstrate consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge of:

mortuary instruments and equipment used for restoring the head and body after an autopsy and associated uses

requirements for preparing the mortuary area

properties and uses of germicidal sprays and disinfectants

anatomical structure and functions of the head and body in relation to the restoration of the head and body after autopsy

concept of suturing and basic techniques in relation to embalming

hazards, complications and problems that may be associated with head and body restoration, including:

sharps injuries

needle stick injuries

blood splash

infection

chemical spill

wet area

application of standard precautions, including

use of personal protective equipment

presumption that all blood and body fluids are infectious

covering exposed cuts and abrasions, particularly on workers’ hands, with waterproof coverings prior to commencement of work

immediate treatment of puncture wounds or abrasions

workplace policies and procedures for performing head and body restorations

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances

funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased, including social, cultural and religious requirements considerations

federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to work health and safety/occupational health and safety, infection control and handling human remains.