Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 3.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a senior veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian, to provide leadership to staff and advanced nursing care for animals including applying specialist skills and in-depth knowledge to patient assessment, care and management within a veterinary workplace.
The Diploma of Veterinary Nursing requires access and regular exposure to patients (animals), clients, consults, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, nursing, and practice policies and procedures.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 240 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the relevant units of competency.
The scope of practice for veterinary nurses is determined by state and territory legislative and regulatory requirements. Users of this qualification must refer to the legislation and regulations in the development of training and assessment strategies.
Entry Requirements
Entry into this qualification is open to individuals who:
- hold a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or other equivalent veterinary nursing qualification
AND
- have extensive experience working at Certificate IV level or above in a veterinary practice, and has demonstrated the ability to:
- work autonomously and within an interprofessional team
- independently provide nursing care for a broad range of medical and surgical conditions for a variety of species
- communicate effectively with a variety of people within the organisation
- supervise and direct other staff within the workplace
- problem solve and support others within the working environment
- independently support clients to maintain animal health
- develop and review organisational administration processes
- maintain currency of industry skills and knowledge.
Refer to the Companion Volume Implementation Guide for details.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 9 units of competency:
- 6 core units plus
- 3 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 2 units from Groups A, B, C or D
- up to 1 unit from any electives listed below or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of Diploma of Veterinary Nursing. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical).
- All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Veterinary Nursing(Dental).
- All Group C electives must be selected for the award of the Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care).
- All Group D electives must be selected for the award of the Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice).
Core Units
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ACMSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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ACMVET508 |
Support veterinary practice communication and professional development |
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ACMWHS501 |
Manage workplace health and safety processes |
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BSBCUS501 |
Manage quality customer service |
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BSBWOR502 |
Lead and manage team effectiveness |
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TAEDEL402 |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
Elective Units
Group A - Surgical specialisation
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ACMVET501 |
Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures |
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ACMVET502 |
Carry out post-operative nursing routines |
Group B - Dental specialisation
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ACMVET503 |
Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images |
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ACMVET504 |
Provide veterinary dental nursing support for advanced veterinary dental surgery |
Group C - Emergency and Critical Care specialisation
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ACMVET505 |
Prepare for veterinary emergency response |
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ACMVET506 |
Perform emergency procedures to sustain life |
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ACMVET507 |
Provide nursing support for critical care surgery |
Group D - General Practice specialisation
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ACMVET509 |
Manage veterinary nursing procedures |
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ACMVET510 |
Apply veterinary nursing pathophysiology |
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ACMVET511 |
Apply principles of animal behaviour |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing |
ACM50212 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Added entry requirements One qualification with four optional specialisations Work placement requirement included |
No equivalent qualification |
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ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing |
ACM50312 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Dental) |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Added entry requirements One qualification with four optional specialisations Work placement requirement included |
No equivalent qualification |
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ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing |
ACM50412 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care) |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Added entry requirements One qualification with four optional specialisations Work placement requirement included |
No equivalent qualification |
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ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing |
ACM50512 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (General Practice) |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Added entry requirements One qualification with four optional specialisations Work placement requirement included |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103
