Assist with autopsy Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: HLTMT304C - Assist with autopsy

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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HLTMT304C - Assist with autopsy

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare body for autopsy

Confirm details of autopsy
Liaise with medical officer as appropriate
Obtain and prepare relevant equipment
Correctly prepare, fix and label specimen containers
Obtain body and check identification
Use personal protective equipment
Correctly follow checking processes

Confirm details of autopsy

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Liaise with medical officer as appropriate

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Obtain and prepare relevant equipment

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Correctly prepare, fix and label specimen containers

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Obtain body and check identification

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Use personal protective equipment

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Correctly follow checking processes

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Assist during autopsy

Follow medical officer's instructions
Arrange and prepare for medical imaging and photography as required
Perform routine photography and complete photographic documentation
Eviscerate body following medical officer's instructions
Remove implants and pacemakers as required
Undertake and record weighing and volume measurements
Assist with collection of specimens
Follow procedures for preservation of organs and other collected specimens
Complete organ retention and specimen documentation in line with relevant legislation and organisation policy and procedure
Reconstruct, clean and restore body to acceptable condition for viewing, and to facilitate the post-release need for Funeral Directors to acceptably present the body to families
Prepare body for storage and return for refrigeration storage

Follow medical officer's instructions

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Arrange and prepare for medical imaging and photography as required

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Perform routine photography and complete photographic documentation

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Eviscerate body following medical officer's instructions

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Remove implants and pacemakers as required

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Undertake and record weighing and volume measurements

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Assist with collection of specimens

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Follow procedures for preservation of organs and other collected specimens

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Complete organ retention and specimen documentation in line with relevant legislation and organisation policy and procedure

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Reconstruct, clean and restore body to acceptable condition for viewing, and to facilitate the post-release need for Funeral Directors to acceptably present the body to families

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Prepare body for storage and return for refrigeration storage

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Clean autopsy room

Clean equipment and store safely
Sterilise equipment as required
Clean work area according to infection control policy and procedures
Safely dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policy and procedure

Clean equipment and store safely

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Sterilise equipment as required

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Clean work area according to infection control policy and procedures

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Safely dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policy and procedure

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Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide



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 Written tasks Relevant formal and informal education/training courses Interviews/questioning Feedback from medical officer

Resource implications:	Access to an autopsy room where assessment can take place Autopsy equipment 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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Basic pathology

Body reconstruction and restoration techniques following autopsy

Cleaning techniques

Correct and safe use of autopsy equipment

Correct labelling, identification and transport of specimens

Dissection techniques

Infection control procedures

Organisation role boundaries for Mortuary Technicians during assistance with autopsies

Relevant basic medical terminology

Relevant organisation policies and procedures

Safe working procedures during autopsies

Sterilising techniques, including operation of sterilisers if appropriate

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

Communicate with Medical Officer performing autopsy

Demonstrate:

basic photography

correct and safe disposal of clinical and other wastes

removal and accurate measurement and weighing of fluids and organs

correct use of personal protective equipment

Follow correct documentation procedures for organ retention, specimen recording and for photography

Follow infection control policy and procedures

Follow organisation waste management practices

Operate photographic equipment for routine photography

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

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 special techniques as per organisation policy and procedures (e.g. enucleation, long bone)

Range Statement



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.

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 structures Assisting with medical imaging Taking, or assisting with taking, finger prints Ensuring autopsy tools are sharp and safe to use

Medical Officer may refer to:	Pathologist Government Medical Officer Other Medical Practitioner

Equipment may include:	Autopsy table Trolleys Surgical instruments Scales Specimen containers Necropsy saw Suction Knives Needles Body bags Packaging materials Sutures Cleaning equipment Camera Tape recorder

Body may include:	Foetus Neonates Paediatrics Adults Skeletal remains Body parts

Personal protective equipment may include:	Face protection Eye protection Gown Apron Surgical suits Appropriate Gloves Protective footwear Protective headwear Respirators

Checking processes may include:	Ensuring consent or Coroner's Order to autopsy has been received Check of identification of body Check of infectious status of body Check for potential hazards (e.g. chemical, radiation, etc) which may be encountered during the autopsy Check for implants and prostheses Identification of known or suspected high risk cases Confirmation of documentation with Medical Officer Identification and recording of scars, tattoos and distinctive features

Photographic documentation may include:	Details of film roll and sequence number Name of body Name of photographer Case number Measuring scale Date Labelling of photographic object Records of digital photography

Specimens may include:	Tissue samples Organs Blood Urine Bile Body fluids Cerebrospinal fluid Stomach contents Liver Vitreous humor Ascites Other fluids (e.g. from cysts) Other pathological specimens Toxicological specimens

Procedures for preservation of organs and other collectedspecimens may include:	Refrigeration Cold or frozen storage Chemical preservation Use of formalin and glutaraldehyde solutions Use of bacterial and viral media Use of blood preservatives Use of appropriate containers Use of cytology fixatives

Relevant legislation may include:	Relevant State and Territory Legislation concerning organ retention

Organisation policy and procedure may relate to:	Checking processes Identification Documentation and record keeping Organ retention Boundaries of the scope of the role of the Mortuary Technician Specimen collection and preparation Medical Imaging Photography Photographic documentation Reconstruction and restoration of bodies Evisceration procedures Cleaning of autopsy room and equipment Sterilisation of equipment Waste management

Reconstruction and restoration of bodies may include:	Cleaning cavities Packing of absorbent material Blocking orifices Replacement of organs Suturing incisions Insertion of prostheses Washing and drying body

Infection Control policy and procedures may include:	Personal hygiene Cleaning procedures Cleaning of surfaces and equipment Use of cleaning chemicals Use of personal protective equipment Standard and additional precautions Disposal of clinical and other wastes

Waste may include:	Clinical wastes Human tissue General waste Toxic waste

Occupational health and safety policy may include:	Manual handling Use of equipment Storage of equipment Use of personal protective equipment Handling of chemicals Needlestick injuries Maintenance of a clean working environment Workplace injuries

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Evidence Guide: HLTMT304C - Assist with autopsy

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

HLTMT304C - Assist with autopsy

Prepare body for autopsy

Assist during autopsy

Clean autopsy room

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _