Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support - HLT47515

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS:

This qualification reflects the role of senior operating theatre workers who provide assistance to operating theatre personnel.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Structure

• 15 units: 10 core
• 5 elective

Subjects

• Promote innovation in a team environment
• Communicate and work in health or community services
• Lead team effectiveness
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
• Work with diverse people
• Handle medical gases safely
• Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
• Confirm physical health status
• Plan and monitor continuous improvement
• Implement workplace information system
• Conduct manual tasks safely
• Assess competence
• Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
• Maintain work health and safety
• Implement continuous improvement
• Lead effective workplace relationships
• Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
• Implement operational plan
• Work legally and ethically
• Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Lead the work team
• Develop teams and individuals
• Reflect on and improve own professional practice

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