Carry out medical nursing routines

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ACMVET407, 'Carry out medical nursing routines'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Carry out medical nursing routines' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for and assist with medical procedures according to practice policies

1.1 Prepare equipment, instruments and materials for the required medical procedure at practice or owner site

1.2 Identify anatomy and physiology as it relates to medical routines

1.3 Confirm diagnostic equipment to be used for procedure

1.4 Prepare patient and apply appropriate restraint according to WHS and animal welfare requirements

1.5 Perform scheduled medical procedure under supervision

1.6 Return patient to housing or owner and provide post-procedure care instructions

1.7 Record procedures and animal responses in practice records using industry standard terminology

2. Prepare for specific practice routines

2.1 Prepare and calibrate equipment for specific practice routines, according to manufacturer instructions and practice guidelines

2.2 Prepare patient and apply restraint as instructed and according to WHS and animal welfare requirements

2.3 Assist with medical procedures according to practice policies and relevant state/territory legislation

2.4 Record medical procedures as instructed by supervising veterinarian using industry standard terminology

2.5 Clean patient as required and return to housing or owner according to practice policy

2.7 Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer instructions and practice guidelines


Qualifications and Skillsets

ACMVET407 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ACM50210 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)
  • ACM50410 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care)
  • ACM40410 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
  • ACM50310 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Dental)
  • ACM40412 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing