Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMVET403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform clinical pathology procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMVET403 - Perform clinical pathology procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect biological samples and perform pathology procedures, including maintaining the integrity of samples and preparing consignments for diagnostic laboratories.The unit applies to veterinary nurses who work under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who perform clinical pathology procedures need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of laboratory procedures and pathology tests.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Implement pathology procedures
  • Clean and maintain pathology equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • Prepare patient for sampling procedure according to WHS requirements
  • Follow infection control and work health and safety procedures
  • Obtain samples as directed and place in labelled containers
  • Prepare slides for microscopic examination
  • Record patient and sample details
  • Facilitate sample transfer to laboratory
  • Receive, record and report laboratory test results using industry terminology
       
Element: Perform and record appropriate tests as directed by veterinarian
  • Perform haematological and blood chemistry tests using specific laboratory equipment
  • Perform practice pathology tests
  • Record test results in practice patient record and notify the attending veterinarian
       
Element: Assist with post-mortem examination
  • Prepare equipment for post-mortem as instructed
  • Label and store pathological samples
  • Dispose of post-mortem debris and biological wastes in line with legislative requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clean and maintain pathology equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions 
Prepare patient for sampling procedure according to WHS requirements 
Follow infection control and work health and safety procedures 
Obtain samples as directed and place in labelled containers 
Prepare slides for microscopic examination 
Record patient and sample details 
Facilitate sample transfer to laboratory 
Receive, record and report laboratory test results using industry terminology 
Perform haematological and blood chemistry tests using specific laboratory equipment 
Perform practice pathology tests 
Record test results in practice patient record and notify the attending veterinarian 
Prepare equipment for post-mortem as instructed 
Label and store pathological samples 
Dispose of post-mortem debris and biological wastes in line with legislative requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMVET403 - Perform clinical pathology procedures
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