Certificate IV Operating Theatre Technical Support (HLT42007)
Entry Criteria
• Current employment in a senior position in an operating suite (preferably Grade 3 in Victoria)
• Opportunities for on the job training with the support of their workplace
• Applicants need oral and written communication skills in English and numeracy skills, to a level required to perform the job.
Pre-requisite Units:
The following competency units are pre-requisites for this qualification:
• Provide theatre support services (HLTTH3001C)
• Provide equipment support in an acute care environment (HLTTH302C)
• Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (HLTTH303C)
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301B)
(Please note: Students will not proceed with the course until the pre-requisites are completed. Students will receive self-directed learning packages for the units of study as well as assignments for each of the pre-requisite units.)
Co-requisite Units if not previously completed:
• HLTIN301B
• HLTAP401A
(Please note that these units of study will be completed within the course itself)
Training Program
15 competency units: 8 compulsory units and 7 pre-selected electives
Compulsory units
• Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry (HLTHIR402C)
• Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements (HLTHIR506C)
• Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300B)
• Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures (HLTIN403C)
• Provide routine care and handling of equipment within the operating suite (HLTTH404C)
• Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures (HLTTH405C)
• Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support (HLTTH406C)
• Handle medical gases safely (HLTMS207C)
Selected Electives
• Undertake routine stock maintenance (HLTMS203C)
• Handle waste in a health care environment (HLTMS208C)
• Implement continuous improvement (BSBMGT403A)
• Provide mentoring support to colleagues (ORG627B)
• Follow safe manual handling practices (HLTHSE204C)
• Clean reusable medical equipment (HLTSTE301C)
• Facilitate individual learning (TAADEL403A)
Delivery
This course is designed to be undertaken by distance education over a minimum of 8 months.
Attendance at the following workshops is available:
- Leadership 1 23 April 2012
- Leadership 2 28 May 2012
- OH&S 25 June 2012
- Individual Training 9 July 2012
- Workskills training 30 July 2012
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Workplace competency assessment, portfolio, assignments, short essays and tests as well as on-line activities.
Award
Nationally Recognised Certificate
Learning Pathway
After successfully completing this course, experienced technicians may wish to enrol in:
• Diploma of Management
• Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia)
Fee
A Funded fee is available through Skills Victoria.
$1,670.90
Full Fee: $4,949
Fee instalment plans may be negotiated with students depending on individual circumstances.
Applicants who are upskilling will be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the Funded Courses tab for eligiblity criteria.
This course can also be undertaken as a traineehsip. Please refer to the Mayfield Traineeship tab for further information about eligibility and funding options through Skills Victorian Training Guarantee.
For further information contact Mayfield Education Student Services.
Closing Dates
Three weeks before commencement of course
