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

ACMVET509 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage veterinary nursing procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMVET509 - Manage veterinary nursing procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage nursing procedures in order to support veterinarians and achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Nursing procedures range from veterinary support in consultations and surgery to the daily care of hospitalised patients. Nursing support includes the preparation of equipment, materials, medications and the patient, monitoring anaesthesia, providing assistance in theatre, administering drugs, providing wound care, drain maintenance, critical care and infection control.This unit applies to veterinary nurses with extensive vocational expertise who are responsible for providing advanced nursing skills and support for registered veterinarians in general practice. It is assumed that such nurses will have a leadership role in their practice and be involved in the development, implementation and review of practice policies and procedures.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: Supervise nursing support for veterinary procedures
  • Coordinate available nursing staff to support veterinary activities
  • Coordinate preparation of materials and equipment in anticipation of need
  • Supervise nursing staff assistance in a range of medical and surgical nursing procedures
  • Coordinate nursing staff to monitor and communicate anaesthetic depth and patient vital signs during general anaesthesia under veterinary supervision
  • Coordinate nursing staff requirements for post-operative procedures
  • Organise appropriate rostering of nursing staff
       
Element: Organise, monitor and document referral requests, procedures and follow-up processes
  • Notify referral veterinarian or other health care professional and service regarding reason for referral according to practice procedures and referring veterinarian’s instructions
  • Arrange transfer of copies of client records and referral information while maintaining client confidentiality
  • Advise clients of referral procedures and provide copies of relevant documentation
  • Document referrals in case notes using industry standard terminology
  • Document referral veterinarian patient case report outcomes and required after care in case notes using industry standard terminology
       
Element: Manage hospitalised patients
  • Implement specific veterinarian instructions for the care of hospitalised patients
  • Coordinate nursing care of hospitalised patients according to WHS, infection control and animal welfare requirements
  • Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures to comply with infection control requirements
  • Conduct hospital rounds with attending veterinarian ensuring effective nurse handovers
       
Element: Monitor the maintenance of accurate records
  • Develop and implement a range of practice policies and procedures to facilitate nursing activities
  • Confirm staff follow policies and procedures to maintain appropriate documentation of hospitalised patients
  • Review policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and customer service
       

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
Coordinate available nursing staff to support veterinary activities 
Coordinate preparation of materials and equipment in anticipation of need 
Supervise nursing staff assistance in a range of medical and surgical nursing procedures 
Coordinate nursing staff to monitor and communicate anaesthetic depth and patient vital signs during general anaesthesia under veterinary supervision 
Coordinate nursing staff requirements for post-operative procedures 
Organise appropriate rostering of nursing staff 
Notify referral veterinarian or other health care professional and service regarding reason for referral according to practice procedures and referring veterinarian’s instructions 
Arrange transfer of copies of client records and referral information while maintaining client confidentiality 
Advise clients of referral procedures and provide copies of relevant documentation 
Document referrals in case notes using industry standard terminology 
Document referral veterinarian patient case report outcomes and required after care in case notes using industry standard terminology 
Implement specific veterinarian instructions for the care of hospitalised patients 
Coordinate nursing care of hospitalised patients according to WHS, infection control and animal welfare requirements 
Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures to comply with infection control requirements 
Conduct hospital rounds with attending veterinarian ensuring effective nurse handovers 
Develop and implement a range of practice policies and procedures to facilitate nursing activities 
Confirm staff follow policies and procedures to maintain appropriate documentation of hospitalised patients 
Review policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and customer service 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMVET509 - Manage veterinary nursing procedures
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