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 ACMVET501, 'Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures' 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. Conduct admission processes for specialised surgical procedures under supervision of a veterinary surgeon | 1.1 Coordinate appointment and provide pre-operative instructions and hospital routines information to the client 1.2 Compile patient histories and client details according to surgeon’s requirements 1.3 Obtain patient samples and submit for analytical tests according to surgeon’s directions 1.4 Incorporate pathological and diagnostic aid results with patient's history |
2. Supervise theatre environment preparation | 2.1 Coordinate theatre preparation to achieve aseptic conditions before and during surgery 2.2 Prepare and check specialised materials and equipment suitable for individual animals ready for surgeon according to WHS and practice policies and procedures 2.3 Perform personal preparation for theatre 2.4 Supervise gloving and gowning of others |
3. Complete specific pre-operative procedures | 3.1 Identify animal anatomy and physiology as it relates to surgical nursing procedures 3.2 Perform pre-surgical evaluation and report observations 3.3 Report patient medical status to and assist the surgeon with patient stabilisation 3.4 Design an individual intravenous fluid therapy plan in consultation with surgeon 3.5 Supervise patient preparation for surgery and position on the operating table |
4. Monitor anaesthesia under the direction and supervision of the surgeon | 4.1 Apply specific anaesthetic procedures 4.2 Apply specific artificial respiration systems 4.3 Apply specific intra-operative medication 4.4 Monitor and record anaesthesia trends and respond appropriately |
5. Provide intra-operative support to surgeon | 5.1 Support the surgeon's personal preparation for theatre if required 5.2 Anticipate progress of surgery and surgeon's requirements 5.3 Aseptically handle and pass instruments, materials and equipment to the surgeon 5.4 Provide specific surgical operating support |
6. Provide post-operative support to patient under supervision of veterinary surgeon | 6.1 Monitor and support anaesthetic recovery of patients 6.2 Perform pain assessment on post-operative patients and develop pain management plan in consultation with surgeon |
7. Manage equipment cleaning and maintenance | 7.1 Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of theatre equipment, drapery and surgical equipment according to infection control procedures 7.2 Coordinate the packing and storage of instruments and surgical equipment |