Apply imaging routines

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ACMVET402, 'Apply imaging routines'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply imaging routines' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare imaging environment

1.1 Prepare the room and position machine for the required procedure as instructed

1.2 Follow radiation safety and WHS procedures

2. Prepare imaging equipment

2.1 Prepare imaging equipment and materials and check for common faults

2.2 Prepare appropriate chemicals and materials or digital system

2.3 Ensure all involved staff prepare and wear personal protective equipment

3. Implement imaging procedures under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon

3.1 Measure size and thickness of the area to be imaged and collimate beam and set factors, according to workplace procedures for radiography

3.2 Prepare patient and apply protective and positioning aids, according to workplace procedures

3.3 Produce x-ray image

3.4 Assist with positioning patient for ultrasound or endoscopy

3.5 Monitor patient and record observations

3.6 Recognise and correct common imaging faults

3.7 Return patient to housing or owner

4. Carry out post-imaging procedures

4.1 Record and store images and outcomes

4.2 Dispose of used chemicals or debris, according to workplace and environmental procedures

4.3 Maintain adequate fresh processing chemicals or other stock, according to workplace procedures

4.4 Clean and maintain imaging equipment


Qualifications and Skillsets

ACMVET402 appears in the following qualifications:

  • ACM50210 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)
  • ACM50410 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care)
  • ACM40410 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
  • ACM50310 - Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Dental)
  • ACM40412 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing