ACMVET203 — Assist with surgery preparation

1 Prepare animal for surgery under direction

• 1.1Confirm patient intakes and pre-operative procedures have been carried out
• 1.2Follow practice procedures and WHS requirements related to theatre procedures
• 1.3Assist with pre-operative animal preparation including minimising risks to self, others and the animal
• 1.4Transfer patient to theatre
• 1.5Provide relevant patient records to the veterinarian

2 Prepare theatre or surgical operating area for use under direction of supervisor

• 2.1Clean and disinfect operating table, required equipment and environs
• 2.2Transfer surgical packs and equipment selected by surgical supervisor to the operating area ensuring sterility is maintained
• 2.3Assist other theatre staff with gloving and gowning according to aseptic techniques
• 2.4Open surgical packs and equipment according to aseptic techniques

3 Provide pre- and post-operative patient care

• 3.1Clean patient post-surgery
• 3.2Transfer patient to recovery area
• 3.3Record vital signs observations as instructed by veterinarian
• 3.4Recognise and report signs of pain

4 Clean theatre equipment in line with practice policies

• 4.1Clean and disinfect theatre equipment and surrounds
• 4.2Clean, maintain and sterilise surgical equipment
• 4.3Clean, remove, prepare and sterilise theatre linen
• 4.4Store equipment, surgical instruments and gowns after use

What does an assessment tool for ACMVET203 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMVET203 needs to address all 62 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 39 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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