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 ACMVET405, 'Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Coordinate and perform surgical nursing 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 surgery schedules | 1.1 Prepare and prioritise surgery schedules using industry terminology in consultation with the veterinarian and theatre nurse 1.2 Prepare and collate consent forms, anaesthesia monitoring records and other surgical documentation according to practice policy 1.3 Manage surgery schedule in cooperation with the veterinarian |
2. Prepare for surgical procedures | 2.1 Communicate effectively with veterinarian and clients in relation to surgical preparation, procedures and post-recovery needs 2.2 Select and position surgical packs, equipment and supplies for scheduled procedures 2.3 Perform routine surgical site preparation procedures, including clipping, preparation of skin, and positioning animal 2.4 Position anaesthetic machine and monitoring equipment 2.5 Confirm that staff are appropriately dressed for surgery |
3. Provide support for surgical routines | 3.1 Hold, restrain or position anaesthetised animals during the surgical procedure 3.2 Provide sterile and non-sterile assistance to the veterinarian according to aseptic techniques 3.3 Provide theatre equipment to the veterinarian as required 3.4 Dispose of clinical and other waste in compliance with biosecurity and hazardous waste protocols |
4. Perform post-operative procedures | 4.1 Monitor wound or surgical site for signs of abnormality 4.2 Carry out defined post-operative patient management procedures according to veterinarian’s instructions 4.3 Provide post-operative advice to the animal owner according to veterinarian’s instructions |
5. Clean, maintain and store theatre instruments, equipment and supplies | 5.1 Clean theatre environs 5.2 Clean and sterilise instruments and theatre linen according to relevant Australian Standards 5.3 Handle and store sterilised instruments and theatre equipment in a manner that maintains sterility 5.4 Maintain equipment and stock of supplies 5.5 Implement equipment maintenance procedures to ensure machines are operational |