Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTMT310C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect, preserve and store post mortem samples

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTMT310C - Collect, preserve and store post mortem samples
Description This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to collect, preserve, and store pathological specimens collected during the post mortem examination for further testing
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application Work performed requires demonstration of basic knowledge of the means of preservation of different types of samples that may be collected for further testing including tissue samples, whole organs, blood and other body fluidsIndividuals will take responsibility for their own outputs and limited responsibility for the output of othersAll tasks are conducted in accordance with organisation policies and procedures including OHS and infection control guidelines
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
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 for collection of specimen/s
  • Ascertain types of specimens/samples to be collected for further testing from medical personnel
  • Correctly use personal protective equipment
  • Select and prepare appropriate equipment and materials
       
Element: Collect specimen/s
  • Collect specimen/s using appropriate equipment and materials
  • Place collected specimens in appropriate containers with appropriate solutions and media as required
  • Clean work area
  • Clearly label specimens in accordance with organisation policy and procedures
       
Element: Prepare specimens for transfer to laboratory
  • Obtain relevant request forms from medical personnel for each specimen.
  • Package specimens for transfer to testing laboratory according to local organisation procedure.
  • Clean work area
  • Maintain inventory of specimens transferred
       
Element: Disposal of retained specimens
  • Check appropriate authorisation for disposal has been given
  • Identify specimens for disposal
  • Dispose of retained specimens according to local organisation policies and procedures
  • Complete local organisation documentation required for disposal
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace under the normal range of workplace conditions

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Method of assessment

Observation of work activities

Observation of simulation and/or role play

Written tasks

Relevant formal and informal education/training courses

Case studies and scenarios

Interviews/questioning

Role plays

Resource implications:

Access to suitable post mortem cases to enable assessment to take place

Equipment and materials for collecting specimens

Relevant organisation policy, guidelines, procedures and protocols

Relevant legislative requirements

Access and equity considerations:

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Related units:

This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other mortuary units of competency is encouraged

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Essential knowledge:

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of:

Basic anatomy and physiology

Cleaning and disposal techniques for human tissue

Legal requirements affecting the mortuary worker

Relevant basic medical terminology

Relevant organisation policies and procedures

Workplace occupational health and safety in a mortuary

Essential skills:

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to:

Apply problem solving skills, including an ability to use available resources

Demonstrate:

correct and safe use of equipment

correct collection techniques

correct completion of documentation

correct packaging for transfer

correct preservation, labelling and storage of specimens

correct use of personal protective equipment

relevant and accurate labelling of specimens

effective communication with medical officer performing autopsy

Follow correct practices for disposal of human tissue

Follow infection control policy and procedures

Follow Medical Officer's instructions

Follow organisation waste management practices, including correctly and safely dispose of clinical and other wastes

Preserve specimens

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues

Use numeracy skills including the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, and undertake measurements of volumes and weight, record stock levels and statistical information

Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation, including skills in:

asking questions

providing clear information

listening to and understanding workplace instructions

clarifying workplace instructions when necessary

using effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons

Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job role in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill that includes reading workplace policy and procedure manuals and documenting administrative and clinical information

Use literacy support available in the workplace that may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available

Use safe working procedures during autopsies

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.

Specimen may include:

Whole organs or portions of organs and tissues

Body fluids

Skin samples

Nail clippings

Hair

Swabs

Testing may include:

Histology

Cytogenetics

Neuropathology

Microbiology

DNA

Toxicology

Drugs and alcohol estimation

Clinical chemistry

Haematology

Electron microscopy

Medical Personnel may relate to:

Pathologist

Authorised medical practitioner performing autopsy examination

Organisation policy and procedures may relate to:

Occupational health and safety

Cleaning

Handling and disposal of retained samples

Packaging/transfer of samples for testing

Documentation

Equipment and materials may include

Scalpel blades and handles

Scissors

Labelling materials

Blood tubes

Sterile and non-sterile containers

Blood culture tubes

Various sizes of containers with or without fixing solutions

Swabs

Glass slides

Personal protective equipment may include

Gloves including cut resistant gloves

Gown

Protective eye wear

Face masks

Respirators

Aprons

Gumboots

Retained specimens may include:

Specimens surplus to requirements for testing

Specimens collected but subsequently not needed for testing

Solutions and media may include:

Formalin

Gluteraldyhe

Viral transport media

Inventory may include:

Hand written records

Electronic records

Authorisation may include:

Consent from next of kin

Order from Coroner

Authorisation of pathologist or relevant medical officer

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Ascertain types of specimens/samples to be collected for further testing from medical personnel 
Correctly use personal protective equipment 
Select and prepare appropriate equipment and materials 
Collect specimen/s using appropriate equipment and materials 
Place collected specimens in appropriate containers with appropriate solutions and media as required 
Clean work area 
Clearly label specimens in accordance with organisation policy and procedures 
Obtain relevant request forms from medical personnel for each specimen. 
Package specimens for transfer to testing laboratory according to local organisation procedure. 
Clean work area 
Maintain inventory of specimens transferred 
Check appropriate authorisation for disposal has been given 
Identify specimens for disposal 
Dispose of retained specimens according to local organisation policies and procedures 
Complete local organisation documentation required for disposal 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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