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ACMVET410 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMVET410 - Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform dental prophylaxis and assist with simple extractions. Dental prophylaxis involves oral examinations of the conscious and anaesthetised patient, sub- and supra-gingival tooth scaling and polishing, and the subsequent development of a homecare plan, as well as assisting in the performance of simple dental extractions.Veterinary dental nursing procedures are most often carried out on dogs and cats.The unit applies to veterinary nurses who work independently, under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who carry out dental nursing procedures need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of anatomy of the animal oral cavity, including teeth, bone and gums.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
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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform oral examination
  • Identify anatomy of the oral cavity, including teeth, bone and gingiva as it relates to dental procedures
  • Perform extra and intraoral examination of the conscious patient
  • Restrain and position patient for examination and anaesthetic induction
  • Conduct extra and intraoral examination of the patient under anaesthesia
  • Record and report findings to the veterinary surgeon using industry terminology
       
Element: Complete dental chart
  • Record patient details and current home dental care
  • Use a recognised dental encoding system
  • Record veterinary surgeon’s pre-treatment pathology and treatment plan
  • Record post-treatment dentition using industry terminology
       
Element: Perform dental procedures under veterinary supervision
  • Follow safe work practices and wear required personal protective equipment
  • Set up the dental station, associated dental equipment and dental table
  • Position patient for dental procedure
  • Carry out routines specific for dental prophylaxis and provide dental equipment to the veterinarian
  • Comply with WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, hazard management and hygiene requirements related to dental prophylaxis and surgical procedures
  • Clean and polish teeth following the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Dental Policy and Guidelines
  • Assist the veterinarian with simple extractions
  • Clean, sharpen and maintain dental instruments and equipment during procedure
  • Document veterinarian’s post-operative patient management programs using industry terminology
       
Element: Undertake post-dental treatment routines
  • Clean, sharpen, maintain and store dental instruments and equipment
  • Monitor patient post-operatively for signs of abnormality and pain, and report findings to veterinarian
  • Provide post-dental advice to the animal owner according to veterinarian’s instructions
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Identify anatomy of the oral cavity, including teeth, bone and gingiva as it relates to dental procedures 
Perform extra and intraoral examination of the conscious patient 
Restrain and position patient for examination and anaesthetic induction 
Conduct extra and intraoral examination of the patient under anaesthesia 
Record and report findings to the veterinary surgeon using industry terminology 
Record patient details and current home dental care 
Use a recognised dental encoding system 
Record veterinary surgeon’s pre-treatment pathology and treatment plan 
Record post-treatment dentition using industry terminology 
Follow safe work practices and wear required personal protective equipment 
Set up the dental station, associated dental equipment and dental table 
Position patient for dental procedure 
Carry out routines specific for dental prophylaxis and provide dental equipment to the veterinarian 
Comply with WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, hazard management and hygiene requirements related to dental prophylaxis and surgical procedures 
Clean and polish teeth following the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Dental Policy and Guidelines 
Assist the veterinarian with simple extractions 
Clean, sharpen and maintain dental instruments and equipment during procedure 
Document veterinarian’s post-operative patient management programs using industry terminology 
Clean, sharpen, maintain and store dental instruments and equipment 
Monitor patient post-operatively for signs of abnormality and pain, and report findings to veterinarian 
Provide post-dental advice to the animal owner according to veterinarian’s instructions 

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