Elements and Performance Criteria
- Relate anatomy and body systems to performance of racing greyhounds
- Follow illness, injury and condition health management plans
- Implement health management plan in response to illness, injury or conditions in greyhounds, providing care and treatment according to directions
- Apply safe handling and work practices when caring for and treating greyhounds
- Recognise the impact of medications and therapies on body systems and healing processes relating to greyhound illness, injury or condition
- Administer or supervise the correct administration of non-prescription and prescribed medication according to directions on medication labels and/or instructions provided by veterinarian
- Adhere to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements in the correct use of therapies and medications, including prohibited substances