The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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. |
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Assisting with autopsy may include: | Collection of specimens (e.g. blood, urine, bile, vitrious humor, cerebrospinal fluid, stomach and small bowel contents, liver, bone or other samples)Removal and handling of organs or other body structuresAssisting with medical imagingTaking, or assisting with taking, finger printsEnsuring autopsy tools are sharp and safe to use |
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Medical Officer may refer to: | PathologistGovernment Medical OfficerOther Medical Practitioner |
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Equipment may include: | Autopsy tableTrolleysSurgical instrumentsScalesSpecimen containersNecropsy sawSuctionKnivesNeedlesBody bagsPackaging materialsSuturesCleaning equipmentCameraTape recorder |
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Body may include: | FoetusNeonatesPaediatricsAdultsSkeletal remainsBody parts |
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Personal protective equipment may include: | Face protectionEye protectionGownApronSurgical suitsAppropriate GlovesProtective footwearProtective headwearRespirators |
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Checking processes may include: | Ensuring consent or Coroner's Order to autopsy has been receivedCheck of identification of bodyCheck of infectious status of bodyCheck for potential hazards (e.g. chemical, radiation, etc) which may be encountered during the autopsyCheck for implants and prosthesesIdentification of known or suspected high risk casesConfirmation of documentation with Medical OfficerIdentification and recording of scars, tattoos and distinctive features |
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Photographic documentation may include: | Details of film roll and sequence numberName of bodyName of photographerCase numberMeasuring scaleDateLabelling of photographic objectRecords of digital photography |
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Specimens may include: | Tissue samplesOrgansBloodUrineBileBody fluidsCerebrospinal fluidStomach contentsLiverVitreous humorAscitesOther fluids (e.g. from cysts)Other pathological specimensToxicological specimens |
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Procedures for preservation of organs and other collectedspecimens may include: | RefrigerationCold or frozen storageChemical preservationUse of formalin and glutaraldehyde solutionsUse of bacterial and viral mediaUse of blood preservativesUse of appropriate containersUse of cytology fixatives |
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Relevant legislation may include: | Relevant State and Territory Legislation concerning organ retention |
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Organisation policy and procedure may relate to: | Checking processesIdentificationDocumentation and record keepingOrgan retentionBoundaries of the scope of the role of the Mortuary TechnicianSpecimen collection and preparationMedical ImagingPhotographyPhotographic documentationReconstruction and restoration of bodiesEvisceration proceduresCleaning of autopsy room and equipmentSterilisation of equipmentWaste management |
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Reconstruction and restoration of bodies may include: | Cleaning cavitiesPacking of absorbent materialBlocking orificesReplacement of organsSuturing incisionsInsertion of prosthesesWashing and drying body |
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Infection Control policy and procedures may include: | Personal hygieneCleaning proceduresCleaning of surfaces and equipmentUse of cleaning chemicalsUse of personal protective equipmentStandard and additional precautionsDisposal of clinical and other wastes |
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Waste may include: | Clinical wastesHuman tissueGeneral wasteToxic waste |
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Work health and safety policy may include: | Manual handlingUse of equipmentStorage of equipmentUse of personal protective equipmentHandling of chemicalsNeedlestick injuriesMaintenance of a clean working environmentWorkplace injuries |
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