Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMVET407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out medical nursing routines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMVET407 - Carry out medical nursing routines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement medical nursing routines, including the preparation and handling of patients (animals) and equipment for specific routines.This unit applies to veterinary nurses who work independently, under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who perform medical nursing routines need to hold and apply specialised knowledge animal anatomy and physiology and medical procedures carried out in a veterinary practice.Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for and assist with medical procedures according to practice policies
  • Prepare equipment, instruments and materials for the required medical procedure at practice or owner site
  • Identify anatomy and physiology as it relates to medical routines
  • Confirm diagnostic equipment to be used for procedure
  • Prepare patient and apply appropriate restraint according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
  • Perform scheduled medical procedure under supervision
  • Return patient to housing or owner and provide post-procedure care instructions
  • Record procedures and animal responses in practice records using industry standard terminology
       
Element: Prepare for specific practice routines
  • Prepare and calibrate equipment for specific practice routines, according to manufacturer instructions and practice guidelines
  • Prepare patient and apply restraint as instructed and according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
  • Assist with medical procedures according to practice policies and relevant state/territory legislation
  • Record medical procedures as instructed by supervising veterinarian using industry standard terminology
  • Clean patient as required and return to housing or owner according to practice policy
  • Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and practice guidelines
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare equipment, instruments and materials for the required medical procedure at practice or owner site 
Identify anatomy and physiology as it relates to medical routines 
Confirm diagnostic equipment to be used for procedure 
Prepare patient and apply appropriate restraint according to WHS and animal welfare requirements 
Perform scheduled medical procedure under supervision 
Return patient to housing or owner and provide post-procedure care instructions 
Record procedures and animal responses in practice records using industry standard terminology 
Prepare and calibrate equipment for specific practice routines, according to manufacturer instructions and practice guidelines 
Prepare patient and apply restraint as instructed and according to WHS and animal welfare requirements 
Assist with medical procedures according to practice policies and relevant state/territory legislation 
Record medical procedures as instructed by supervising veterinarian using industry standard terminology 
Clean patient as required and return to housing or owner according to practice policy 
Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and practice guidelines 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMVET407 - Carry out medical nursing routines
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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMVET407 - Carry out medical nursing routines

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