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Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

This qualification covers senior support work in operating theatres, assisting theatre staff with equipment and patients. It includes handling and caring for theatre equipment, helping prepare clients for procedures, giving technical support during operations, infection control, medical terminology and continuous improvement. Experienced theatre technicians and wardspersons may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
SUPERSEDES
HLT42012 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Senior operating theatre workers, such as theatre technicians and wardspersons, who assist surgical teams in hospitals and day surgery units.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Senior theatre technician
  • Senior theatre wardsperson
  • Wardsperson
  • Operating theatre technician

Qualification structure

15 units in total. Up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

10 units
  1. CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
  2. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  3. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  4. HLTINF007Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
  5. HLTTHE001Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
  6. HLTTHE002Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
  7. HLTTHE003Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
  8. HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
  9. BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  10. BSBMGT403Implement continuous improvement

Elective units

15 units
  1. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  2. CHCMGT003Lead the work team
  3. CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  4. HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
  5. HLTHSS007Handle medical gases safely
  6. HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
  7. BSBINM401Implement workplace information system
  8. BSBINN301Promote innovation in a team environment
  9. BSBLDR402Lead effective workplace relationships
  10. BSBLDR403Lead team effectiveness
  11. BSBLED401Develop teams and individuals
  12. BSBMGT402Implement operational plan
  13. BSBMGT406Plan and monitor continuous improvement
  14. TAEASS402BAssess competence
  15. TAEDEL402APlan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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