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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 (HLTHIR301B)
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301C)
• Participate in OHS processes (HLTOHS200B)
• Contribute to effective workplace relationships (BSBFLM303C)
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301B)
• Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (HLTAP301B)
• Provide theatre support services (HLTTH301C)
• Provide equipment support in an acute care environment (HLTTH302C)
• Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (HLTTH303C)
• Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures (HLTTH405B) (To complete this unit you will simultaneously, have to undertake HLTAP401B, Confirm physical health status)

Selected Electives
• Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers (HLTHIR403C)
• Contribute to team effectiveness (BSBFLM312C)
• Transport clients (HLTCSD208C)
• Perform CPR (HLTCPR201B)
• Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (HLTTH303C)

Delivery
Applicants may choose to undertake the full qualification with a predetermined exit point of nine completed units. If the student chooses to exit the course at this point, they will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units completed.

If a student wishes to proceed and complete the full qualification, it is a course pre-requisite that they are employed in an Operating Theatre and have workplace support.

This course can be completed by Distance Education if you are employed in an Operating Theatre.

Entry Criteria
• Ability to write speak English to a level commensurate with the course requirements
• Police check must be sighted prior to acceptance to the course
• Attendance at information and assessment session on:

Intake 1 - 12 December 2011
Intake 2 - 16 April 2012
Intake 3 - 6 August 2012

between 1700-1900 hours at Mayfield Education, 2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East. This session consists of an introduction to Mayfield Education, a short computer skills assessment and an assessment on workplace English and language literacy.

Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 13 February 2012
Classroom Dates: 13-17 February 2012 between 0900 – 1630 hrs
Theatre Observation Dates: to be advised during class

Intake 2: Commencing 14 May 2012
Classroom Dates: 14-18 May 2012 between 0900 – 1630 hrs
Theatre Observation Dates: To be advised during class

Intake 3: Commencing 3 September 2012
Classroom Dates: 3-7 September 2012 between 0900 – 1630hrs
Theatre Observation Dates: To be advised during class

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.

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 who agrees to ensure the availability of a workplace mentor.

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 partial units.
Nationally Recognised Certificate on completion of full qualification.

Learning Pathway
Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Fee
A Funded fee is available through Skills Victoria.
$635.81 Section A; $716.10 Section B

Full Fee:
If exiting at end of Section A: $2,228
Section B: $1,980
Sections A and B: $4,133

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 Date
Option 1: 3 weeks before the commencement dates
Option 2: As this is offered by Distance Education the course may be commenced at any date in 2012

Location
Hawthorn campus for Section A

Application Form Partial Unit Completion

Application Form Full Qualification

Application Form Distance Education