ACM50210 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)

Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)

This qualification is the industry standard for veterinary nurses who provide specialised surgical nursing support for registered specialist veterinarians performing specialised surgical procedures within veterinary clinics or hospitals.

Candidates undertaking study for this qualification should expect that access through paid employment within a veterinary clinic or hospital where a registered specialist performs specialised surgical procedures will be essential for meeting assessment requirements of some units.

The Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) is extremely complex and requires access and exposure to an extensive range of specialised surgical procedures, including intrathoracic, internal fixation, external fixation, soft tissue, ophthalmic, skin grafting, oncological surgery, advanced corrective orthopaedics and which may require advanced anaesthetic monitoring. It also requires access to a veterinary clinic or hospital where specialised surgical procedures are performed; veterinary surgeons that perform specialised surgical procedures; patients and clients requiring specialised surgical procedures; and the equipment, instruments and resources required to perform specialised surgical procedures.

Job role

The job role that this qualification describes includes:

Veterinary surgical nurse.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

A total of fourteen (14) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.

Complete fourteen (14) CORE units.

CORE: Complete the following fourteen (14) units

ACMOHS401A	Maintain occupational health and safety processes
ACMSUS301A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMVET401A	Coordinate patient admission and discharge
ACMVET402A	Apply imaging routines
ACMVET403A	Perform clinic pathology procedures
ACMVET404A	Perform clinic office procedures
ACMVET405A	Carry out surgical nursing routines
ACMVET406A	Nurse animals
ACMVET407A	Carry out medical nursing routines
ACMVET408A	Coordinate and perform theatre routines
ACMVET409A	Provide specific animal care advice
ACMVET410A	Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
ACMVET501A	Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures
ACMVET502A	Carry out post-operative nursing routines

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

direct entry

after achieving ACM40409 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

vocational training and/or work experience related to veterinary nursing.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving the ACM50210 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical), candidates may undertake professional development activities in areas of benefit to their workplace and their personal aspirations.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations

There is a direct link between this qualification and approval to perform veterinary nursing duties under the Western Australian (WA) Veterinary Surgeons Act 1960 as amended. The WA Veterinary Surgeons Board must approve qualified persons to carry out the duties of veterinary nurses and must authorise persons enrolled in approved courses to perform the duties of trainee veterinary nurses. Candidates should confirm the regulatory requirements that apply in their relevant state or territory. In addition, individual units of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	analyse and apply technical information analyse data and information to determine implications for work operations communicate with all people at all levels of the organisation in a professional manner complete a range of workplace documentation and records select communication technologies to support work operations demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people develop work instructions, specifications and procedures select and apply documentation, communication and interpersonal strategies when dealing with internal and external clients select communication methods according to priority, cost and audience needs.
Teamwork	determine performance required to meet internal and external customer needs facilitate team achievements lead cooperative work relations with people of different ages, gender, race or religion manage organisational processes and provide problem solving support to others provide leadership.
Problem solving	identify and address potential and actual problems associated with work operations or in achieving work outcomes investigate problem causes and implement corrective strategies identify environmental features, regulations, legislative requirements and other factors which may affect the process or service to be provided use material and process knowledge to solve problems identify hazards and suggest control measures analyse animal welfare and safety practices.
Initiative and enterprise	determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving determine information gathering requirements to monitor work processes and procedures determine quality and other indicators of work outcomes identify efficient production processes implement continuous improvement processes provide leadership in the workplace.
Planning and organising	demonstrate time-management skills determine resource requirements determine work timelines and quality service targets identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures optimise work processes.
Self-management	analyse implications of relevant Acts and regulations on work practices conduct work reviews to determine improvement requirements determine workplace procedures and instructions monitor work operations and identify and act on any quality and performance issues manage own time to meet deadlines.
Learning	assess work data and information to identify areas for improved performance be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills to encourage workplace learning develop learning opportunities gather feedback on own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice identify own training needs and seek skill development if required maintain currency of industry skill and knowledge.
Technology	ensure readiness and operational efficiency of workplace technology help others use technology efficiently and safely select computer software applications to perform work operations work with technology safely and according to workplace standards.