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 ACMVET410A, 'Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures' 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 |
1. Perform oral examination | 1.1. Extra and intraoral examination of the conscious patient is performed. 1.2. Patient is restrained and positioned for the subsequent examination and anaesthetic induction. 1.3. Anaesthesia is monitored and the patient is supported. 1.4. Extra and intraoral examination of the patient is conducted under anaesthesia. 1.5. Findings identified during examinations are recorded and reported to the surgeon. |
2. Complete dental chart | 2.1. Patient details and current home dental care are recorded. 2.2. Recognised encoded system is used under the direction of the surgeon. 2.3. Pre-treatment pathology and graphic treatment plan are recorded as directed by the surgeon. 2.4. Post-treatment dentition is recorded as directed by the surgeon. |
3. Perform dental prophylaxis under veterinary supervision | 3.1. Routines are carried out and theatre equipment is provided to the veterinarian as instructed. 3.2. Personal protective equipment is fitted and worn in accordance with clinic policy. 3.3. Teeth are cleaned and polished using techniques and equipment in accordance with Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Dental Policy and Guidelines. 3.4. Dental instruments and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and clinic policies and procedures. 3.5. Post-operative patient management programs are completed in accordance with the veterinarian's instructions. |
4. Assist in the performance of a simple extraction under veterinary supervision | 4.1. Routines are carried out and theatre equipment is provided to the veterinarian as instructed. 4.2. Personal protective equipment is fitted and worn in accordance with clinic policy. 4.3. Assistance is provided for simple extractions using techniques and equipment in accordance with clinic policy. 4.4. Dental instruments and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. 4.5. Post-operative patient management programs are completed in accordance with the veterinarian's instructions. |