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Provide theatre support services

Provide theatre support services

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTH301C
State Code
D8532
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the operating suite environment in readiness for a theatre case
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare theatre environment
  • 1.1 Select and wear appropriate theatre clothing in the operating theatre complex
  • 1.2 Clean all surfaces and equipment
  • 1.3 Liaise with relevant staff to confirm equipment requirements
  • 1.4 Check theatre list and maintain and designate re-stocked supplies as required in consultation with relevant staff
  • 1.5 Assemble equipment and check to ensure that it is complete, clean and correctly functioning
2. Provide support to the theatre team
  • 2.1 Maintain a safe working area at all times and use correct manual handling techniques
  • 2.2 Transport and transfer client safely from bed/trolley to theatre table
  • 2.3 Provide assistance during the prepping stage of client
  • 2.4 Follow all instructions from relevant staff during theatre procedures
  • 2.5 Provide assistance to theatre team in client repositioning
  • 2.6 Transport blood, pathology specimens and other items necessary using standard precautions, to support the theatre team
3. Maintain theatre area
  • 3.1 Remove, clean and store equipment correctly at conclusion of procedure
  • 3.2 Collect bed and other relevant equipment and transport client from theatre to recovery room
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5147 HLTTH1A Provide theatre support services Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD305 HLTTH301D Provide theatre support services Unit of competency
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