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

ACMVET503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMVET503 - Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and monitor patients during imaging procedures, preparing imaging equipment, developing images and recording and storing image results for advanced veterinary dental surgery cases.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). Veterinary nurses who work in this role have extensive vocational experience and are responsible for nursing skills and support for veterinarians who perform advanced veterinary dentistry procedures. This unit applies to veterinary nurses who are responsible producing dental cavity images.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: Prepare and monitor patient during imaging procedure
  • Apply specific sedation and anaesthetic procedures according to safe imaging procedures and WHS standard
  • Determine appropriate imaging technique in consultation with veterinarian
  • Position patient film or cassette to suit patient needs
  • Monitor patient vital signs during anaesthesia and recovery and record observations using industry standard terminology
  • Recognise, respond to and assist with emergencies related to dental imaging procedures
       
Element: Prepare imaging equipment
  • Prepare digital, manual, automatic processor or chair side darkroom
  • Prepare pre-packed dental films or cassettes
  • Position radiographic machine and set for required procedure
  • Ensure all involved staff prepare and wear personal protective equipment to comply with radiation hazard procedures
       
Element: Develop diagnostic images
  • Develop and display exposed film, or digital image for examination
  • Dispose of waste generated from the imaging process (including sedation chemicals) according to waste management protocols
       
Element: Record and store diagnostic image results
  • Record results using industry standard terminology
  • Store films in a cool, dry place away from ionising radiation and light
       

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
Apply specific sedation and anaesthetic procedures according to safe imaging procedures and WHS standard 
Determine appropriate imaging technique in consultation with veterinarian 
Position patient film or cassette to suit patient needs 
Monitor patient vital signs during anaesthesia and recovery and record observations using industry standard terminology 
Recognise, respond to and assist with emergencies related to dental imaging procedures 
Prepare digital, manual, automatic processor or chair side darkroom 
Prepare pre-packed dental films or cassettes 
Position radiographic machine and set for required procedure 
Ensure all involved staff prepare and wear personal protective equipment to comply with radiation hazard procedures 
Develop and display exposed film, or digital image for examination 
Dispose of waste generated from the imaging process (including sedation chemicals) according to waste management protocols 
Record results using industry standard terminology 
Store films in a cool, dry place away from ionising radiation and light 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMVET503 - Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images
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ACMVET503 - Produce veterinary dental oral cavity images

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