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SIFMWK014A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Treat the arterial system

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SIFMWK014A - Treat the arterial system
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate arterial embalming procedures and perform arterial embalming on both autopsied and non-autopsied cases using appropriate techniques.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to embalming staff and involves working autonomously with a high level of responsibility.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Mortuary Work and Embalming
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to perform arterial embalming.
  • Identify and prepare mortuary area and appropriate mortuary instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, relevant legislation and infection control practices.
  • Prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Identify type of autopsy performed and evaluate embalming implications.
  • Remove invasive and non-invasive medical paraphernalia as required.
  • Remove sutures from autopsied cases and open chest using appropriate techniques.
  • Remove viscera bag from chest cavity of autopsied cases and clean, disinfect and dry viscera according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Cleanse and disinfect body and set facial features according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
       
Element: Perform arterial embalming.
  • Locate vessels to be used for arterial injection and drainage using appropriate techniques.
  • Mix and prepare arterial embalming chemicals according to pre-embalming case analysis.
  • Determine injection pressure and rate of flow according to pre-embalming case analysis.
  • Raise identified vessels.
  • Perform aspiration of cavities using appropriate techniques.
  • Maintain effectiveness of arterial injection and drainage and vary fluid strength as required.
  • Apply treatments for areas not reached by arterial fluid using appropriate treatments.
  • Return viscera to body cavity of autopsied cases using appropriate techniques.
  • Apply appropriate suturing techniques to re-suture autopsied cases as required and close incisions with sealing powder.
  • Re-cleanse and disinfect the body according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Identify and manage hazards, complications and problems according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
       
Element: Complete post-embalming case analysis and clean up.
  • Perform case analysis to evaluate success of the procedure and determine implications for further embalming procedures.
  • Complete case analysis report according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Dispose of waste materials according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
  • Store instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures and report faults.
  • Clean and disinfect mortuary area according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to identify treatment requirements through a pre-embalming case analysis and to perform arterial treatments using correct techniques and following OHS and infection control practices

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

the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising of the mortuary area, instruments and equipment at conclusion of the treatment

completion of a case analysis report

knowledge of infection control practices

treating the arterial system on multiple occasions to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to different situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills in a mortuary facility where deceased bodies may be safely prepared and appropriate mortuary lighting, plumbing and ventilation requirements can be monitored and maintained

access to embalming equipment, instruments and chemicals

access to deceased bodies requiring arterial embalming, including autopsied cases

access to personal protective equipment.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of candidate completing a minimum of thirty case studies, including ten autopsied cases

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of all OHS and infection control practices and procedures

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIFMWK013A Determine embalming requirements

SIFMWK015A Treat abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

problem-solving skills to identify and evaluate effectiveness of arterial embalming procedure and take corrective action where required

literacy and numeracy skills to complete case analysis report and mix and apply embalming chemicals

planning and organisational skills to conduct all procedures according to pre-embalming case analysis

self-management skills to monitor own response to dealing with deceased bodies and take corrective action.

Required knowledge

infection control practices and procedures

relevant workplace policies and procedures

anatomy, physiology and post-mortem changes

effects of embalming on various causes of death, medical treatments and procedures

autopsy procedures and associated embalming implications

body examination techniques

mortuary equipment, instruments and materials

funeral services industry parameters and protocols for dealing with the deceased

broad working knowledge of relevant federal, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations relating to OHS, infection control and handling human remains.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Mortuary instruments and equipment may include:

personal protective equipment

positioning devices

sterilisation equipment

sterilisation chemicals and solutions

portiboy

instruments and instrument tray

dressing table

disinfectant hand solution, paper towels and soap

pedestal lamps

first aid kit

aneurysm needle

bistoury knife

scalpels

scissors

separators

suture needles

needle holder

forceps

injection instruments, including:

gravity and bulb syringe

arterial tube

parietal needle

hand pump

centrifugal pump

stopcock

Y tube

embalming machine

drainage instruments, including:

drain tube

iliac drain tube

grooved director

angular spring forceps

electric or motorised aspirating instruments, including:

autopsy aspirator

hydroaspirator

nasal tube aspirator

trocar

hydrovalve trocar

cavity fluid injectors

trocar buttons and applicator.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

standard operating policies and procedures

standards and certification requirements

communication protocols

quality assurance procedures

OHS procedures, such as:

infection control procedures

manual handling procedures

material handling procedures, including hazardous or infectious materials

emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures

security procedures.

Relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice may include:

OHS

Anatomy Act

Human Tissue Act

Skin Penetration Act

Coroner's Act

Public Health Act

Environment Protection Act

local government regulations

funeral services industry code of practice

Worksafe Australia certification and standards.

Infection control practices may include:

universal 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 commencing work

immediate treatment of puncture wounds or abrasions

use of protective clothing when cleaning spillage of body fluids

checking for infectious and transmittable disease

sterilising apparatus and instruments

providing sterile storage areas for instruments

using disinfectants

safe removal and disposal of soiled and contaminated garments

safe ventilation

avoiding invasive procedures on bodies

immunisation

periodic X-rays

seeking medical advice

recording injury and incidence

reporting injury and incidence

providing first aid kit

performing first aid as necessary

labelling clothing.

Personal protective equipment may include:

disposable gloves

heavy duty gloves

barrier gown or suit

waterproof overshoes

waterproof aprons

splash proof masks

eye goggles

face visor

hair cover

filtered air supply:

negative air pressure

powered positive air supply.

Type of autopsy may include:

medical

hospital

coroner or medical examiner.

Embalming implications may include:

order for preparation

fluid strength

use of dyes

pressure and rates of flow

drainage

techniques for dealing with:

cranial autopsies

thoracic autopsies

infant or child autopsies

abdominal autopsies

preparation of autopsied bodies

supplemental hypodermic injections

treatment of viscera

closure of cavities

protocol for restorative treatments on autopsied bodies

familiarisation with 'Y' autopsy incision.

Invasive and non-invasive medical paraphernalia may include:

pacemakers

electronic, nuclear and radioactive devices

colostomy closures

surgical drains.

Treatments for areas not reached by arterial fluid may include:

hypodermic injection

internal packs

preservative gels

external gels.

Appropriate suturing techniques may include:

individual

baseball stitch

single intradermal

double intradermal

inversion

interlocking

continuous

'N'

purse string.

Case analysis report may include:

problems and complications

corrective action taken.

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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
Identify and prepare mortuary area and appropriate mortuary instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, relevant legislation and infection control practices. 
Prepare and use personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Identify type of autopsy performed and evaluate embalming implications. 
Remove invasive and non-invasive medical paraphernalia as required. 
Remove sutures from autopsied cases and open chest using appropriate techniques. 
Remove viscera bag from chest cavity of autopsied cases and clean, disinfect and dry viscera according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Cleanse and disinfect body and set facial features according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Locate vessels to be used for arterial injection and drainage using appropriate techniques. 
Mix and prepare arterial embalming chemicals according to pre-embalming case analysis. 
Determine injection pressure and rate of flow according to pre-embalming case analysis. 
Raise identified vessels. 
Perform aspiration of cavities using appropriate techniques. 
Maintain effectiveness of arterial injection and drainage and vary fluid strength as required. 
Apply treatments for areas not reached by arterial fluid using appropriate treatments. 
Return viscera to body cavity of autopsied cases using appropriate techniques. 
Apply appropriate suturing techniques to re-suture autopsied cases as required and close incisions with sealing powder. 
Re-cleanse and disinfect the body according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Identify and manage hazards, complications and problems according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Perform case analysis to evaluate success of the procedure and determine implications for further embalming procedures. 
Complete case analysis report according to workplace policies and procedures. 
Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Dispose of waste materials according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 
Store instruments and equipment according to workplace policies and procedures and report faults. 
Clean and disinfect mortuary area according to workplace policies and procedures, and relevant legislation. 

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