Manage veterinary nursing procedures

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 ACMVET509, 'Manage veterinary nursing procedures'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage veterinary 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Supervise nursing support for veterinary procedures

1.1 Coordinate available nursing staff to support veterinary activities

1.2 Coordinate preparation of materials and equipment in anticipation of need

1.3 Supervise nursing staff assistance in a range of medical and surgical nursing procedures

1.4 Coordinate nursing staff to monitor and communicate anaesthetic depth and patient vital signs during general anaesthesia under veterinary supervision

1.5 Coordinate nursing staff requirements for post-operative procedures

1.6 Organise appropriate rostering of nursing staff

2. Organise, monitor and document referral requests, procedures and follow-up processes

2.1 Notify referral veterinarian or other health care professional and service regarding reason for referral according to practice procedures and referring veterinarian’s instructions

2.2 Arrange transfer of copies of client records and referral information while maintaining client confidentiality

2.3 Advise clients of referral procedures and provide copies of relevant documentation

2.4 Document referrals in case notes using industry standard terminology

2.5 Document referral veterinarian patient case report outcomes and required after care in case notes using industry standard terminology

3. Manage hospitalised patients

3.1 Implement specific veterinarian instructions for the care of hospitalised patients

3.2 Coordinate nursing care of hospitalised patients according to WHS, infection control and animal welfare requirements

3.3 Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures to comply with infection control requirements

3.4 Conduct hospital rounds with attending veterinarian ensuring effective nurse handovers

4. Monitor the maintenance of accurate records

4.1 Develop and implement a range of practice policies and procedures to facilitate nursing activities

4.2 Confirm staff follow policies and procedures to maintain appropriate documentation of hospitalised patients

4.3 Review policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and customer service


Qualifications and Skillsets

ACMVET509 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ACM50512 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice)