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ACMVET403 — Perform clinical pathology procedures

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What an assessment for ACMVET403 must cover

43 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Implement pathology procedures

  • 1.1Clean and maintain pathology equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • 1.2Prepare patient for sampling procedure according to WHS requirements
  • 1.3Follow infection control and work health and safety procedures
  • 1.4Obtain samples as directed and place in labelled containers
  • 1.5Prepare slides for microscopic examination
  • 1.6Record patient and sample details
  • 1.7Facilitate sample transfer to laboratory
  • 1.8Receive, record and report laboratory test results using industry terminology

2 Perform and record appropriate tests as directed by veterinarian

  • 2.1Perform haematological and blood chemistry tests using specific laboratory equipment
  • 2.2Perform practice pathology tests
  • 2.3Record test results in practice patient record and notify the attending veterinarian

3 Assist with post-mortem examination

  • 3.1Prepare equipment for post-mortem as instructed
  • 3.2Label and store pathological samples
  • 3.3Dispose of post-mortem debris and biological wastes in line with legislative requirements

Performance evidence

  • collected, appropriately handled, labelled and stored biological samples from a minimum two different species, including: • blood • faeces • urine
  • collected, appropriately handled, labelled and stored biological samples of at least two of the following: • microbial swab • skin scrapings • hair samples • saliva • tissue • vomitus • wound material
  • prepared microscope and slides for examination
  • performed practice laboratory tests and recorded results, including: • Diff-Quik • PCV • TPP • USG
  • performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a veterinary practice.

Knowledge evidence

  • animal anatomy and physiology related to practice pathology sampling procedures
  • biological sample collection methods and procedures, appropriate biological sampling sites and relevant industry laboratory techniques and procedures
  • types of laboratory tests
  • blood tests, including: • biochemistry • haematocrit • haematology • total serum protein • white cell count
  • microscopic examination of samples
  • urinalysis
  • use of dipstick tests
  • Hendra virus exclusion tests
  • setting-up and using a microscope
  • routine microscope stains, including Gram, Diff-Quik
  • types of pathology tests, including tests for antigens and antibodies, internal and external parasites
  • faecal floats
  • types of collection containers and their use
  • set up for post-mortem
  • equipment used during a post-mortem, including: • cleaning equipment trolleys • knives and needles • necropsy saw • scales • specimen containers • surgical instruments • personal protective equipment
  • practice policies, procedures and WHS and infection control requirements related to the collection of pathology samples and disposal of sharps and biological waste
  • normal ranges for pathology test results that veterinary nurses perform
  • pathology tests and the requirements for sample preparation, handling, storing
  • requirements for dispatch and transport of samples from practice
  • record-keeping of tests and results
  • quality assurance in pathology procedures.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Access and follow manufacturer’s instructions, practice policies and procedures, and relevant legislation
  • Writing: Label specimens accurately Record test results on patient chart and/or history
  • Get the work done: Prepare biological samples in line with procedures Address irregularities and contingencies in the context of the work role

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What does an assessment tool for ACMVET403 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMVET403 needs to address all 43 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ACMVET403?

Auditori pulls the current release of ACMVET403 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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