HLT42007 - Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
This qualification covers senior operating room workers who provide a range of varied assistance functions to operating theatre personnel. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Senior theatre technician
Senior theatre wardsperson
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
8 core units
7 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A 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 3 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 NTIS or other public listing
Core units
HLTHIR402C Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTIN403C Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C )
HLTTH404C Provide routine care and handling of equipment within the operating suite
HLTTH405C Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B )
HLTTH406C Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
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 A 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. The following grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
Client support
HLTAH302C Assist with the application and removal of a plaster cast
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately