Required skills

Ability to

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

comply with relevant state or territory radiation safety Acts and regulations with regard to licensing personal monitoring and recordkeeping

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

position animals appropriately

read imaging technique charts

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

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

use numeracy skills to complete basic arithmetic calculations and measure volumes

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

use problemsolving skills to use available resources and prioritise daily tasks

use safe waste disposal procedures

work as part of a team and in close working arrangements with the supervising veterinarian

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

animal anatomy and physiology related to radiography and other imaging procedures

animal anaesthetic monitoring and recording procedures

common positioning techniques

medical terminology in relation to directional and positioning terms

radiography and other imaging equipment

relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to radiation safety workplace health and safety and animal welfare

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

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 competency 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

comply with relevant radiation safety Acts and regulations in regards to licensing personal monitoring and recordkeeping

prepare equipment chemicals and environment in a safe manner for scheduled routines

prepare personal protective equipment for all staff including self

prepare patients for routines and then position them according to the veterinarians instructions and the clinic technique chart

develop images

handle animals in a safe and ethical manner during examinations

communicate effectively with the veterinarian and clients

complete postimaging routines and maintain accurate records

The skills and knowledge required to apply imaging routines must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this Unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in a veterinary practice or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions

There must be access to the appropriate equipment andor resources to enable one to demonstrate competence

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency of performance competency should be demonstrated to industry defined standards on more than two occasions over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances patients cases and responsibilities and over a number of assessment activities

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

written andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

thirdparty 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 eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg 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

Imaging environment preparation may include:

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

Imaging equipment may include:

Chemical preparation may include:

Contrast media may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Positioning aids may include:

Common imaging faults may occur due to: