This unit covers the fundamentals of disease and common disease processes. It includes diagnostic tests, treatment options and nursing care.

This unit applies to veterinary nurses with extensive vocational expertise who are responsible for providing advanced nursing skills and support for veterinarians in general practice. It is assumed that such nurses will have a leadership role in their practice and use specialised skills and knowledge for pathophysiological work.

This unit applies to veterinary nurses who work in a veterinary practice under the supervision of a registered veterinarian.

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
Collect detailed patient history from client
Assist with physical examination of the patient’s body systems
Assist to identify clinical signs consistent with basic disease processes
Assist in conducting effective triage of patients
Advise veterinarian of patient history and clinical signs using industry standard terminology
Collect and process diagnostic samples and report results to veterinarian
Assist to determine causative agents or contributing factors in support of veterinary diagnosis
Comply with infection control, WHS and animal welfare requirements in disease outbreak scenarios
Implement strategies to prevent zoonosis
Identify the benefits from, and potential adverse responses to, veterinary medications used in general practice
Assist with preparation and administration of veterinary medications
Implement appropriate treatment as directed by a veterinarian
Use safe waste handling and disposal procedures
Provide specific written and verbal instructions to clients
Identify environmental factors relevant to the management of common disease processes
Coordinate follow up procedures that encourage owner compliance and monitor patient progress

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