ACMVET504 — Provide veterinary dental nursing support for advanced veterinary dental surgery

1 Carry out admission procedures

• 1.1Compile patient dental history
• 1.2Coordinate referral and associated documentation
• 1.3Collate dental pathology and diagnostic results

2 Prepare theatre for dental surgery

• 2.1Prepare theatre furniture and equipment
• 2.2Display patient images for the scheduled procedure
• 2.3Access and check dental equipment and sterile dental packs
• 2.4Complete gloving and gowning procedures

3 Prepare patient for dental surgery under the direction and supervision of the surgeon

• 3.1Identify anatomy and physiology as it relates to dental health procedures
• 3.2Comply with WHS, infection control and animal welfare requirements related to dental health procedures
• 3.3Apply specific anaesthetic procedures under supervision of veterinarian
• 3.4Assist with pre-operative medications
• 3.5Position patient and apply restraints
• 3.6Examine endotracheal tube to ensure it is functioning and apply pharyngeal pack

4 Prepare specific materials and anticipate veterinarians’ requirements

• 4.1Prepare specific dental materials for the scheduled procedure
• 4.2Anticipate progress of surgery and respond to veterinarian’s requirements
• 4.3Hand instruments, equipment and materials to the veterinarian as requested
• 4.4Provide specific dental surgical support
• 4.5Take and maintain record of procedure
• 4.6Dispose of clinical and other hazardous waste appropriately

5 Clean, store and maintain dental instruments and equipment

• 5.1Clean or sterilise instruments and equipment
• 5.2Store packed instruments and equipment
• 5.3Identify damaged and ineffective instruments, equipment and their attachments and replace or set aside for repair or maintenance
• 5.4Complete maintenance routines for instruments and equipment

6 Communicate with client and discharge patient

• 6.1Report patient progress to client
• 6.2Communicate specific home nursing requirements to client
• 6.3Provide instructions on administering prescribed medications to client

What does an assessment tool for ACMVET504 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMVET504 needs to address all 47 unit components: 6 elements with 26 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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