Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMVET406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Nurse animals
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | ACMVET406 - Nurse animals |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide high quality nursing care for patients (animals) treated or housed in a veterinary practice. It includes providing advice to clients (animal owners), monitoring animals and providing animal first aid as required.This unit applies to veterinary nurses, who work independently under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who nurse animals need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.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. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify patients and monitor clinical signs |
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Element: Communicate with clients concerning hospitalised patients |
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Element: Provide animal care in pain situations |
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Element: Care for animals |
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Element: Care for hospitalised animals |
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