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ACMVET503A
Produce veterinary dental oral cavity radiographs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This Unit is specifically designed for nurses who work in a veterinary clinic or hospital, or a specialist or referral veterinary dental clinic/hospital where registered veterinary dental specialists perform advanced veterinary dentistry procedures. Producing veterinary dental oral cavity radiographs requires access to a veterinary clinic/hospital that performs advanced veterinary dentistry, or a specialist or referral veterinary dental clinic/hospital; veterinarians who perform advanced and specialist dental procedures; patients and clients requiring veterinary dental oral cavity radiographs and specialised dental procedures; and the equipment, instruments and resources required to perform all seven veterinary dentistry disciplines.

Candidates must have access to veterinarians who perform advanced dental procedures and are, at a minimum, Members of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Veterinary Dental Chapter (MANZCVS).

In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all Units of Competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.

This Unit of Competency covers the process of preparing and monitoring patients during radiographic procedures, preparing radiographic equipment, developing radiographs, and recording and storing radiographic results for advanced veterinary dental surgery cases.

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Prerequisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This Unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this Unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:

provide caring and capable support to veterinarians and patients during dental radiography procedures in all disciplines of veterinary dentistry

prepare patients and equipment for the required procedures

process and develop high quality standard radiographs

monitor vital signs of patients accurately through induction, during procedure and through recovery

recognise, respond to and assist with emergencies

handle a range of patients occurring in the clinic

communicate effectively with owners and the veterinarian providing advice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this Unit is to be practical in nature and must be assessed in a clinic or hospital, a specialist veterinary dental clinic or hospital, or a referral veterinary dental clinic or hospital where registered veterinary dental specialists perform advanced veterinary dentistry.

There must be access to the appropriate dental equipment, resources and documentation to enable one to demonstrate competence.

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated by producing an extensive range of veterinary dental oral radiographs on a regular basis over a period of time.

The assessment strategy must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this Unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

case study analysis

third-party evidence

workplace documentation

portfolio.

This Unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other Units of Competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Ability to:

complete relevant work-related documentation

comply with relevant state or territory radiation safety act and regulations with regard to licensing, personal monitoring and record keeping

employ safe and environmentally responsible organisational systems and procedures when working with and handling animals

maintain the highest standards of hygiene and infection control at all times to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection

observe accurately and report on animals' condition and health

use literacy skills to read, select and implement policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety, infection control and other clinic policies and procedures; coordinate patient admission and discharge; implement sequenced written and oral instructions; and record patient details accurately and legibly

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

use oral communication skills/language required to fulfil the job role as specified by the clinic, including negotiating and questioning techniques, active listening, asking for clarification from veterinarian, and acknowledging and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to monitor anaesthetised patients

use problem-solving skills to use available resources, prioritise tasks and produce high quality radiographs

use safe manual handling techniques and/or equipment

use safe waste handling and disposal procedures

work as a member of a team and working closely with the supervising veterinarian.

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

appropriate placement techniques (e.g. bisecting angle or parallel)

clinic recording systems and legislative requirements

positioning of animals for dental radiography

principles of animal welfare and ethics

radiographic print development procedures

radiography and other imaging equipment

how to recognise emergencies

relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to radiation safety, the practice of veterinary science, workplace health and safety and animal welfare

relevant state or territory legislation covering the use of therapeutic and controlled substances

safe work practices in the use of radiography and other imaging equipment

sedation for dental procedures

workplace hygiene standards, disinfectants and sterilisation, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

The seven veterinary dentistry disciplines are:

periodontics

endodontics

restorative dentistry

oral surgery

prosthodontics

orthodontics

exotic animal dentistry.

Workplace health and safety risks when working with animals may include:

animal bites, kicks, scratches and crush injuries

biological hazardous waste and sharps disposal

handling of chemicals and medicines

gas leakage

inhalation of aerosol particles

intraocular contamination

manual handling, including carrying, lifting and shifting

needle pricks and cuts from other sharps

release of infective agents (animal and human)

slippery or uneven work surfaces

zoonoses.

Type of positioning may include:

intraoral

extraoral.

Type of film may include:

screen and non-screen (e.g. dental) film.

Preparing radiographic equipment may include:

preparation of:

automatic processor and film

chair side darkroom

radiography machine

room

screens.

Personal protective equipment may include:

safety equipment:

glasses

lead aprons

lead gloves

lead thyroid collars

masks.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Specific sedation and/or anaesthetic procedures are applied as directed by the veterinarian and in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements. 
Appropriate technique is determined in consultation with the veterinarian. 
Patient is positioned and film/cassette is positioned as required to suit patient needs. 
Patient anaesthetic recovery is monitored and observations are recorded. 
Manual processor, automatic processor or chair side darkroom is prepared in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions and clinic policies. 
Pre-packed dental films/cassettes are made ready. 
Radiographic machine is positioned and set for required procedure as instructed by the veterinarian. 
Personal protective equipment is prepared and fitted to all staff in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements. 
Exposed film is developed and displayed for examination by the veterinarian. 
Film debris and waste chemicals are disposed of in accordance with clinic policies and legislative requirements. 
Film and radiographic results are recorded and stored in line with clinic policies and legislative requirements. 
Films are stored in a cool, dry place away from ionising radiation and light. 

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