Assessment Requirements for ACMVET501 Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures

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Assessment Requirements for ACMVET501 Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures

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Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has managed nursing requirements for at least two different specialised surgical procedures covering two species, and for each procedure has:

evaluated pain prior to sedation and anaesthetic choice under supervision of a veterinary surgeon

monitored:

fluid therapy plan under supervision of a surgeon

mucous membrane colour

heart rate and rhythm

pulse rate and quality

rectal temperature

respiratory rate and effort

prepared one animal and theatre for specific surgical procedures, including at least two of these procedures:

thoracotomy

abdominal surgery

cystotomy

spinal surgery

orthopaedic surgery

managed theatre requirements and overseen the cleaning and maintenance requirements of surgical equipment, including at least two of these:

endoscope

laparoscope

arthroscope

electrosurgical unit/diathermy

ECG

ventilator

suction equipment

maintained hygiene and infection control standards to reduce the risk of contamination, infection and cross-infection in surgical, pre-and post-operative contexts

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a veterinary hospital or veterinary practice where specialist surgical procedures are regularly performed.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

anaesthetic routines and anaesthetic types, including gaseous and injectables

animal anatomy and physiology related to specialised surgical procedures

specialised and anaesthetic surgical equipment and instruments and how to use each one, including:

anaesthetic equipment

blood pressure monitoring equipment

capnographs

catheters

wound drains

electrocardiogram (ECG)

electrosurgical units

endoscopes

fluid therapy pumps

heated operating tables

laryngoscopes

oesophageal stethoscopes

orthopaedic equipment including drills and saws

pulse oximeters

scavenger

suction pumps

syringe driver

ventilators

Australian Standard for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising re-useable medical and surgical instruments and equipment and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities

intravenous fluid therapy, radiographic and other imaging routines relating to specialised surgical routines

pain management and sedation medications and techniques

how to recognise emergencies

state or territory legislation and regulations relating to the practice of veterinary science, work health and safety and animal welfare relevant to surgical procedures

state or territory legislation covering the use of therapeutic and controlled substances in surgical procedures and nursing care

processes involved, equipment used and nursing duties in specialised surgical procedures, including thoracotomy, abdominal surgery, cystotomy, spinal surgery and orthopaedic surgery

specialised surgical nursing theatre routines

specialised bandages and their use

workplace hygiene standards, disinfectants and sterilisation, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials required in pre-and post-surgical procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

in the workplace or an environment that accurately reflects a veterinary hospital or surgery

resources, equipment and materials:

a range of real patients

equipment, instruments and resources typically available for veterinary surgery, including specialised equipment used for intra-operative care

specifications:

access to organisational policies and procedures, current legislation, regulations and relevant codes of practice

relationships (internal and/or external):

interactions with a registered veterinarian who is at a minimum a Member of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS), and who regularly performs advanced surgical procedures on animals.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103