ACMATE504 — Administer anaesthesia and perform surgery on animals for scientific purposes

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What an assessment for ACMATE504 must cover

59 assessable components: 6 elements (29 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 27 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare facilities, equipment and personnel

1.1Prepare anaesthetic and surgical facilities
1.2Select and prepare anaesthetic agents, equipment and supplies
1.3Identify, select and prepare surgical instruments and equipment
1.4Maintain aseptic environment at all times
1.5Follow and comply with safe work practices and work health and safety organisational protocols, policies and procedures and legislative requirements

2 Prepare animals for anaesthesia and surgery for scientific purposes

2.1Handle and restrain animals according to organisational policies and procedures
2.2Prepare animals according to species-specific requirements and organisational procedures
2.3Perform pre-anaesthetic and pre-operative evaluations of animals, including indications for the use of relevant anaesthetic agents

3 Induce, maintain and monitor anaesthesia in animals

3.1Use appropriate technique to administer pre-anaesthetic and pre-operative medication according to organisational policies and procedures
3.2Induce anaesthesia in animals using appropriate technique
3.3Monitor and maintain animals during anaesthetic and surgical procedures
3.4Record and interpret variations in the physiological parameters and signs of anaesthesia
3.5Comply with organisational protocols for anaesthetic procedures
3.6Follow anaesthetic emergency procedures according to organisational policies and procedures

4 Perform basic surgery on animals

4.1Locate, identify and handle anatomical and physiological structures relevant to surgical procedures conducted in the facility
4.2Use surgical equipment and instruments accurately and safely
4.3Apply surgical materials and medications to animals
4.4Perform basic surgical procedures according to research, organisation and AEC protocols and relevant legislative requirements
4.5Suture surgical wounds according to the surgical procedure
4.6Follow agreed policies to complete post-operative anaesthesia procedures

5 Provide post-anaesthetic and post-operative care for animals

5.1Use analgesics and other supportive therapies according to directions to manage animals post-operatively
5.2Apply fluid therapy, medication, dressings, bandages and oxygen supplementation to animals according to animal needs and organisational procedures
5.3Monitor surgical wounds for signs of healing, inflammation or infection
5.4Monitor animals post-operatively and respond to abnormalities
5.5Recognise and respond to emergencies immediately, seeking advice or assistance according to organisational practices
5.6Accurately write and maintain monitoring records, including anaesthetic monitoring sheets, in line with research requirements and the organisation’s AEC

6 Maintain facilities and equipment

6.1Clean facilities and equipment and store according to organisational policies and procedures
6.2Carry out routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer requirements
6.3Maintain anaesthetic and surgical facilities according to organisational policies and procedures

Performance evidence

administered anaesthesia and performed basic surgery for scientific purposes on animals on at least two occasions according to all organisational policies and procedures.

Knowledge evidence

basic animal anatomy and physiology: terminology and nomenclature related to the species being examined, anaesthetic processes, equipment and materials
basic animal anatomy and physiology: anatomical structures, tissues and organs relevant to basic surgical procedures and the induction and monitoring of animals under anaesthetic
basic animal anatomy and physiology: physiological features of animals related to the application of anaesthesia and related medications and the response to surgical procedures
basic animal anatomy and physiology: location and features of anatomical and physiological structures: integument and facial structures
basic animal anatomy and physiology: location and features of anatomical and physiological structures: musculoskeletal structures
basic animal anatomy and physiology: location and features of anatomical and physiological structures: digestive system structures and organs
basic animal anatomy and physiology: location and features of anatomical and physiological structures: reproductive system, organs and structures
principles and practices for administering anaesthesia: basic types of anaesthetic and analgesic agents and drugs, and effects on animal physiology, including side effects and complications
principles and practices for administering anaesthesia: techniques for administering anaesthetic agents, including intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC), intravenous (IV), mask and intubation
principles and practices for administering anaesthesia: methods and equipment used to monitor animals during anaesthesia and surgical procedures
principles and practices for administering anaesthesia: procedures for managing an anaesthetic overdose
principles and practices for administering anaesthesia: terminology used to describe anaesthetic processes, equipment, materials and physiological responses
safe animal handling techniques, including approved handling methods during the administration of substances and surgical procedures
surgical procedures and techniques used in animal technology facilities: aseptic techniques
surgical procedures and techniques used in animal technology facilities: biosecurity issues for animals and humans
characteristics of healthy, sick or distressed animals, including indicators of normal and undesirable responses to anaesthetic and related medications
communication procedures and systems, and technology relevant to the organisation and the individual’s work responsibilities
information that should be documented regarding the administration of anaesthetic and related substances and application of surgical procedures
methods used to measure, interpret and record objective measures of animal health
types of information to be reported and recorded in relation to anaesthesia and surgical procedures
key features of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
workplace procedures and key requirements of relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to administering anaesthesia and performing surgery: the practice of veterinary science
workplace procedures and key requirements of relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to administering anaesthesia and performing surgery: health and safety
workplace procedures and key requirements of relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to administering anaesthesia and performing surgery: waste disposal
workplace procedures and key requirements of relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to administering anaesthesia and performing surgery: animal welfare and research
workplace procedures and key requirements of relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to administering anaesthesia and performing surgery: the use of therapeutic and controlled substances
workplace hygiene standards, including commonly used disinfectants and cleaning agents, techniques, equipment and materials

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Engage in discussions or provide information using appropriate vocabulary and non-verbal features Use listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding and to engage team members
Numeracy: Recognise safety parameters and interpret numerical information regarding quantities and doses of anaesthetic agents accordingly Interpret changes to timelines and surgery schedules, and calculate and adjust work requirements accordingly

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What does an assessment tool for ACMATE504 need to cover?

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