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Restore and set eyes after eye donations

Restore and set eyes after eye donations

Unit of competency
National Code
SIFEMWK012
State Code
WG915
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/10/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/12/2013
Field of Education
110399 - Personal Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/12/2013
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare and restore the eye area after eye donation in preparation for a viewing of the deceased person by the family. It applies to embalming staff who work autonomously with a high level of responsibility and according to work health and safety, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct preparatory procedures.
  • 1.1 Prepare and use personal protective equipment.
  • 1.2 Prepare mortuary area and appropriate instruments and equipment.
  • 1.3 Access and analyse photographs of the deceased person, if available, to assist with eye restorative work.
2. Unpack and clean eye sockets.
  • 2.1 Remove and dispose of packed materials from eye socket.
  • 2.2 Examine eye socket to determine presence of severed vessels.
  • 2.3 Clean eye socket using cotton wool and appropriate disinfectant.
3. Complete restorative work.
  • 3.1 Repack eye sockets using appropriate materials and processes to prevent leakage.
  • 3.2 Shape eyes into natural position using appropriate eye shaping techniques referring to photographs of the deceased person, if available, as required.
  • 3.3 Close upper eyelid 2/3 down and lower eyelid 1/3 up.
  • 3.4 Conduct evaluation of restorative work and take corrective action to ensure eye closure looks natural.
4. Clean instruments, equipment and mortuary area.
  • 4.1 Clean, disinfect or sterilise instruments and equipment.
  • 4.2 Dispose of waste materials.
  • 4.3 Store instruments and equipment and report faults.
  • 4.4 Clean and disinfect mortuary area.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7087 SIFMWK010A Restore and set eyes after eye donation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J614 SIF40213 Certificate IV in Embalming Qualification