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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Work), (HLT32507)

This training prepares the person to take on the position of an Operating Theatre Technician (OTT), and become a competent and reliable member of the health care team. The OTT works under the guidance and supervision of nursing, anaesthetic and surgical staff enabling the participant to develop both their technical and interpersonal skills.

Training Program
15 competency units are required for award of this qualification, including 10 compulsory units and 5 elective units

Compulsory Units
• Communicate and work effectively in health (HLTHIR301A)
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301A)
• Participate in OHS processes (HLTOHS200A)
• Contribute to effective workplace relationships (BSBFLM303C)
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301B)
• Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (HLTAP301A)
• Provide theatre support services (HLTTH301B)
• Provide equipment support in an acute care environment (HLTTH302B)
• Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (HLTTH303B)
• Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures (HLTTH405B) (To complete this unit you will simultaneously, have to undertake HLTAP401A, Confirm physical health status)

Selected Electives
• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (HLTHIR403B)
• Contribute to team effectiveness (BSBFLM312B)
• Transport clients (HLTCSD208B)
• Perform CPR (HLTCPR201A)
• Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (HLTTH303B)

Delivery
Because of the specific needs of students the course is offered via 3 options and takes on average approximately 12 months to complete.

OPTION 1.
For those NOT currently working in the field
The course is divided into Section A and Section B.

Section A
Within Section A the student is required to undertake five consecutive days in the classroom, two full days in an operating theatre suite and three evenings of tutorials between 5.00 - 8.00pm at a major hospital. The rest of the course is delivered by distance education allowing the student to keep working in their current employment.

Section B
After successful completion of Section A, students may apply to complete the qualification by enrolling into Section B. To have the application approved, students must have secured a position in a hospital theatre as an unqualified Operating Theatre Technician (OTT). Once this is accomplished, the course is offered by distance education. Section B may commence at any time.

This Section is available as a Fee for Service Traineeship.

Entry Criteria
• Ability to write speak English to a level commensurate with the course requirements
• Police check must be cited prior to acceptance to the course

Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 8 February, 2010
Classroom Dates: 8-12 February 2010 between
0900 – 1630 hrs
Clinical Dates: either 15 and 16 or 15 and 17 February 2010

Intake 2: Commencing 13 September , 2010
Classroom Dates: 13-17 September 2010 between 0900 – 1630hrs
Clinical Dates: either 20 and 21 or 20 and 22 September 2010

OPTION 2.
For those currently working in the field as unqualified OTTs

For those currently working as an unqualified OTT, the student may take up the course through distance education. The student may commence the course at any time.

This course is available as a Full or Fee for Service Traineeship./p>

Entry Criteria
• Ability to read, write, speak English to a level commensurate with the course requirements
• Have at least 2 months experience as an OTT
• The application form must be signed by the Supervisor

Assessment
Students in either course are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Short answer written assignments, tests, and workplace competency assessments.

Award
Statement of Results on completion of Section A
Nationally Recognised Certificate on completion of Sections A and B

Learning Pathway
Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Fee
Section A: $2,021
Section B: $1,727

Full Fee: $3,748

Applicants may be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the funding table for eligiblity criteria or contact Mayfield Education Student Services for further information.

Closing Date
Option 1: 3 weeks before the commencement dates
Option 2: As this is offered by Distance Education the course may commenced at any date in 2010

Location
Hawthorn campus for Section A

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