HLT41607 - Certificate IV in Mortuary Theatre Practice
Certificate IV in Mortuary Theatre Practice
This qualification covers workers who undertake a senior mortuary assistant or technician role in a hospital mortuary or who maintain a forensic mortuary. Some workers may also be involved in receiving, tracking and storing tissues as part of a Tissue Bank role.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Mortuary technician
Mortuary assistant
Pathology technician
Mortuary attendant
Post mortem assistant
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
12 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
8 core units
4 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A elective which is required for work in mortuary theatre practice at this level
Group B 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 2 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
MSL934002A Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Group A elective - required for work in mortuary theatre practice at this level
The following unit or a unit with equivalent competency outcomes is required to work in mortuary theatre practice.
HLTHIR402C Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
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 B 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. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the Certificate III in Mortuary Practice:
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTMS208C Handle waste in a health care environment
