Prosectoral assistance

A prosecution assistant (also: Prosekturfachgehilfe or anatomy servant ) performs auxiliary services in opening corpses in the prosecution departments of hospitals, forensic medical institutes or anatomical institutes of universities. He works according to the instructions of the responsible doctor. The job description belongs to the professional field of medical auxiliary services.

Situation in Austria

education

In Austria, training to become a prosecutor is guaranteed through courses in hospitals or schools for general health and nursing care. It lasts at least 135 hours and is offered part-time, although the activity may be carried out before attending the course. The training costs around EUR 1,400 and can be started from the age of 17.

The training content includes the techniques of opening corpses, simple laboratory technology, teaching instruments and devices, the basics of hygiene and infection theory with particular attention to disinfestation , disinfection and sterilization, the basics of radiation science and radiation protection as well as the basics of sanitary, labor and social security law.

Requirements and loads

In their work, prosecution assistants are primarily burdened by the high level of odor nuisance and psychological stress. They have to lift and carry heavy loads during their work, they are exposed to a certain amount of dirt and the dangers that result from handling chemicals. Both physical and psychological endurance, special manual dexterity, dexterity, the ability to work together and accuracy are expected from prosecution assistants.

Remuneration and career prospects

In Austria, the starting salary is between EUR 1310 and 1450 gross per month. There are no further training or specialization opportunities.

Situation in Germany

A professional profile similar to the Austrian professional profile of the prosecution assistant in Germany is that of the medical dissection and preparation assistant .