This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare personnel, equipment, animals and the facility for anaesthesia and surgical procedures, and to carry out those surgical procedures for scientific purposes.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to work with and care for animals used within scientific establishments for scientific purposes and teaching.

All work practices must be undertaken in accordance with legislative requirements, the current Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Code), the organisation's standard operating procedures, and protocols, policies and procedures approved by the organisation's Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). Users are advised to check legislative requirements for their jurisdiction.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Prepare anaesthetic and surgical facilities
Select and prepare anaesthetic agents, equipment and supplies
Identify, select and prepare surgical instruments and equipment
Maintain aseptic environment at all times
Follow and comply with safe work practices and work health and safety organisational protocols, policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Handle and restrain animals according to organisational policies and procedures
Prepare animals according to species-specific requirements and organisational procedures
Perform pre-anaesthetic and pre-operative evaluations of animals, including indications for the use of relevant anaesthetic agents
Use appropriate technique to administer pre-anaesthetic and pre-operative medication according to organisational policies and procedures
Induce anaesthesia in animals using appropriate technique
Monitor and maintain animals during anaesthetic and surgical procedures
Record and interpret variations in the physiological parameters and signs of anaesthesia
Comply with organisational protocols for anaesthetic procedures
Follow anaesthetic emergency procedures according to organisational policies and procedures
Locate, identify and handle anatomical and physiological structures relevant to surgical procedures conducted in the facility
Use surgical equipment and instruments accurately and safely
Apply surgical materials and medications to animals
Perform basic surgical procedures according to research, organisation and AEC protocols and relevant legislative requirements
Suture surgical wounds according to the surgical procedure
Follow agreed policies to complete post-operative anaesthesia procedures
Use analgesics and other supportive therapies according to directions to manage animals post-operatively
Apply fluid therapy, medication, dressings, bandages and oxygen supplementation to animals according to animal needs and organisational procedures
Monitor surgical wounds for signs of healing, inflammation or infection
Monitor animals post-operatively and respond to abnormalities
Recognise and respond to emergencies immediately, seeking advice or assistance according to organisational practices
Accurately write and maintain monitoring records, including anaesthetic monitoring sheets, in line with research requirements and the organisation's AEC
Clean facilities and equipment and store according to organisational policies and procedures
Carry out routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer requirements
Maintain anaesthetic and surgical facilities according to organisational policies and procedures

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