This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to treat a variety of complex cases of ante mortem complications using radical techniques, where such action is required and likely to be successful, prior to a viewing of the deceased person by the family. The ante mortem cases requiring specialised embalming skills include bariatric deceased persons, deceased persons with emaciation, jaundice and oedema. 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.