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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician)
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) is designed for those who support the functions of the surgical and operating theatre team. It reflects the role of those who are involved in a number of tasks including assisting in the movement and preparation of patients for procedures, and assisting in the preparation of instruments, equipment, and the operating theatre. This role may also include supporting the medical team during procedures.
SA Government Subsidy
SA Government subsidy is currently available for this qualification for eligible candidates. To find out more about the financial benefits, as well as the commitment and obligations connected with applying for the subsidy, you can contact our team. To check eligibility for the subsidy go to Skills SA Website.
Units of competency
The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) comprises of fifteen (15) units – seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is suitable for those looking to enter the Health sector in this area, or who are currently working in the role and want to become qualified.
Possible Pathways
Further training pathways from this qualification include the HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services.
Career choices
This qualification is ideal for those entering the health industry and who are looking to work alongside a surgical/operating theatre team, or who are currently in the role and wanting to enhance and formalise their skills.
Possible career choices include:
– Theatre Orderly
– Operating Theatre Technician
– Patient Support Services Assistant (PSSA)
Core Units (7)
- BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development
- HLTAAP001 – Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units (8)
- CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
- HLTTHE001 – Handle and care for operating theatre equiptment
- HLTTHE002 – Assist with the preparation of clients for operative procedures
- HLTTHE003 – Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
- HLTWHS006 – Manage personal stressors in the workplace
- HLTWHS005 – Conduct manual tasks safely
- HLTSTE001 – Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
- HLTHSS003 – Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting