This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide veterinary dental nursing support for advanced veterinary dental surgery.

The unit applies to veterinary nurses, who work under the supervision of a registered veterinarian who is, at a minimum, a Member of the Veterinary Dental Chapter, Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS), and who regularly performs advanced veterinary dentistry procedures. This unit applies to veterinary nurses with extensive vocational expertise who are responsible for providing advanced dental nursing skills.

Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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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
Compile patient dental history
Coordinate referral and associated documentation
Collate dental pathology and diagnostic results
Prepare theatre furniture and equipment
Display patient images for the scheduled procedure
Access and check dental equipment and sterile dental packs
Complete gloving and gowning procedures
Identify anatomy and physiology as it relates to dental health procedures
Comply with WHS, infection control and animal welfare requirements related to dental health procedures
Apply specific anaesthetic procedures under supervision of veterinarian
Assist with pre-operative medications
Position patient and apply restraints
Examine endotracheal tube to ensure it is functioning and apply pharyngeal pack
Prepare specific dental materials for the scheduled procedure
Anticipate progress of surgery and respond to veterinarian's requirements
Hand instruments, equipment and materials to the veterinarian as requested
Provide specific dental surgical support
Take and maintain record of procedure
Dispose of clinical and other hazardous waste appropriately
Clean or sterilise instruments and equipment
Store packed instruments and equipment
Identify damaged and ineffective instruments, equipment and their attachments and replace or set aside for repair or maintenance
Complete maintenance routines for instruments and equipment
Report patient progress to client
Communicate specific home nursing requirements to client
Provide instructions on administering prescribed medications to client

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