RGRPSG407 — Work as a greyhound health assistant

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What an assessment for RGRPSG407 must cover

26 assessable components: 4 elements (12 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Comply with industry and regulatory requirements for providing greyhound health assistance services

1.1Identify key requirements of state and national legislation relevant to providing greyhound health assistance services
1.2Comply with key requirements of national and local greyhound racing rules and codes of practice, including legal and ethical obligations, relevant to the role of a greyhound health assistant
1.3Identify services that are within and outside the scope of practice for a health assistant in the greyhound racing industry

2 Apply knowledge of common greyhound conditions

2.1Identify signs of common infectious and zoonotic disease risks and advise relevant personnel according to greyhound industry and regulatory requirements
2.2Identify common greyhound racing and training related signs of a range of conditions
2.3Explore approaches for avoiding or minimising injuries in racing and training greyhounds

3 Conduct health assistance services professionally and ethically

3.1Establish working relationships with registered veterinarians for referrals beyond own scope of practice
3.2Explain the role and scope of practice of greyhound health assistants to industry participants
3.3Follow standard industry practices for conducting non-invasive examinations and treatments

4 Maintain accurate health records

4.1Keep accurate records of health signs, injuries and treatment plans administered to individual greyhounds
4.2Provide records to relevant personnel
4.3File and store records ensuring they can be retrieved on request

Performance evidence

discussed and explained the scope of practice and work of a greyhound health assistant to at least one industry participant covering: - legal and ethical obligations relating to state regulations and national and local greyhound racing rules and codes of practice - non-invasive treatments that can be administered within the scope of practice - treatments and prohibited substances outside the scope of practice - a basic overview of how their health assistance service operates
conducted a non-invasive examination, completed accurate notes and treatment plans for two greyhounds.

Knowledge evidence

national and state legislation and regulations relevant to the greyhound racing industry including: - animal welfare and cruelty to animals - veterinary surgeons/practice - work health and safety
national and local greyhound racing rules and codes of practice relevant to the role of greyhound health assistant, including: - legal and ethical obligations, including requirements to not inflict pain or distress on animals - prohibited substances - rules relating to greyhound fitness, injury and contagious conditions
non-invasive treatments that are within the scope of practice for a greyhound health assistant, including: - examinations for musculoskeletal function and injury - manual/massage therapy - ice therapy - heat pack therapy - liniment application - physiotherapy machines for treatments - laser therapy, therapeutic ultra-sound, magnetic field therapy - underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy
invasive treatments that are that are illegal and/or outside the scope of practice for a greyhound health assistant, including: - pin firing - blistering - sclerosing - injections, placing needles in greyhounds, acupuncture - chiropractic adjustments - any procedure which causes a greyhound to experience pain - diagnosis in relation to veterinary surgeon/practice regulations
signs of greyhound behaviour indicating pain or distress, including: - vocalisation, yelping - pulling away, stiffness, restricted movement
signs of common health conditions relevant to greyhounds, including: - infectious and zoonotic disease risks - racing and training related conditions
standard industry practices for conducting non-invasive treatments, including: - conduct a physical examination of greyhounds to determine requirements before administering any treatment - discuss treatment plans and obtain approval from owners and/or trainers before providing services - conduct treatments without inflicting pain - review greyhound response and modify treatments as required
record keeping practices suitable for greyhound heath assistance services.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret key requirements of industry rules of racing and relevant regulatory requirements relating to greyhound racing
Oral communication: Use active listening and questioning techniques to obtain and give clear information to others Use industry-standard terminology and concepts suitable for audience
Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following industry rules of racing and relevant regulatory requirements for own work
Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise activities to achieve work outcomes Use common workplace technology to record and convey information

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