ACMMIC401 — Implant microchip in cats and dogs

1 Prepare for microchip implantation

• 1.1Identify key statutory, local authority and insurance requirements associated with microchipping cats and dogs
• 1.2Explain details of the procedure to the owner
• 1.3Relate anatomical and physiological structures and functions to implantation procedures as well as likely migration sites for chips on animal body
• 1.4Ensure that microchip implantation workspace is appropriate for the needs of the species
• 1.5Follow relevant legislation and Australian Standards for implantation and scanning devices

2 Prepare equipment

• 2.1Inspect and check implantation equipment
• 2.2Inspect and access first aid equipment for animals and humans
• 2.3Select and check electronic reader against a reference chip
• 2.4Check microchip to be implanted to confirm it meets relevant Standards and legislative requirements, and scan serial number against packaging number

3 Prepare animal for implantation

• 3.1Obtain and record prescribed identifying information
• 3.2Assess animal for behavioural problems and refer animal to veterinarian where unmanageable fear or aggressive tendencies are identified
• 3.3Obtain owner permission to restrain the animal, if owner present, and select and fit animal restraint device according to animal welfare and regulatory requirements
• 3.4Use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
• 3.5Assess health of animal and identify signs of ill health
• 3.6Scan animal to check if previous implantation has occurred, and complete legislative and industry actions for previously implanted microchip if required

4 Undertake implantation procedure

• 4.1Check implantation site for abnormalities and refer owner to veterinarian in the event of observed concerns
• 4.2Position animal for implantation, taking into account animal welfare, animal size, species, behavioural assessment, and work health and safety risks
• 4.3Inspect injection site and prepare for procedure using aseptic techniques according to industry standards
• 4.4Prepare the implanting device while maintaining asepsis
• 4.5Prepare skin, grasp and lift away skin, and insert needle subcutaneously at recommended angle
• 4.6Discharge microchip fully into subcutaneous tissue, withdraw needle from skin, checking microchip has discharged, under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon
• 4.7Dispose of needles in an approved sharps container
• 4.8Complete post-implantation workplace hygiene clean-up procedures
• 4.9Assess injuries sustained to humans and provide first aid treatment and seek medical attention if required
• 4.10Assess injuries sustained to animals and provide first aid treatment and seek veterinary attention if required

5 Conduct post-implantation procedures

• 5.1Visually check implantation site and scan to ensure correct functioning of microchip
• 5.2Provide post-implantation advice to owner
• 5.3Note animal condition and seek veterinary assistance if there are signs of adverse reactions
• 5.4Explain to owner the processes undertaken by animal registry service, and distinguish from registering with local government/council
• 5.5Impress importance of maintenance of ownership records to owner/keeper, and provide procedure to be followed in the event of loss of animal

6 Maintain records in accordance with legislative requirements

• 6.1Record procedure using prescribed identifying information, including identification of implanter
• 6.2Forward documentation to relevant animal registry services
• 6.3Maintain and file copy of records for specific implanter

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