ACMVET410 — Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures

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What an assessment for ACMVET410 must cover

40 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 12 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 Perform oral examination

1.1Identify anatomy of the oral cavity, including teeth, bone and gingiva as it relates to dental procedures
1.2Perform extra and intraoral examination of the conscious patient
1.3Restrain and position patient for examination and anaesthetic induction
1.4Conduct extra and intraoral examination of the patient under anaesthesia
1.5Record and report findings to the veterinary surgeon using industry terminology

2 Complete dental chart

2.1Record patient details and current home dental care
2.2Use a recognised dental encoding system
2.3Record veterinary surgeon’s pre-treatment pathology and treatment plan
2.4Record post-treatment dentition using industry terminology

3 Perform dental procedures under veterinary supervision

3.1Follow safe work practices and wear required personal protective equipment
3.2Set up the dental station, associated dental equipment and dental table
3.3Position patient for dental procedure
3.4Carry out routines specific for dental prophylaxis and provide dental equipment to the veterinarian
3.5Comply with WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, hazard management and hygiene requirements related to dental prophylaxis and surgical procedures
3.6Clean and polish teeth following the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Dental Policy and Guidelines
3.7Assist the veterinarian with simple extractions
3.8Clean, sharpen and maintain dental instruments and equipment during procedure
3.9Document veterinarian’s post-operative patient management programs using industry terminology

4 Undertake post-dental treatment routines

4.1Clean, sharpen, maintain and store dental instruments and equipment
4.2Monitor patient post-operatively for signs of abnormality and pain, and report findings to veterinarian
4.3Provide post-dental advice to the animal owner according to veterinarian’s instructions

Performance evidence

prepared, sharpened, cleaned and maintained equipment and instruments for dental procedures
performed an oral examination on a minimum of two different animals, covering both canine and feline patients, including:  observed, recorded and reported on animal condition, health and dental procedures and history  examined and recorded in a dental chart the pre- and post-treatment condition of the oral cavity  performed dental prophylaxis (cleaning and polishing) under veterinary supervision  provided post-operative care and home advice for patient
assisted with a minimum of one simple extraction
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

anatomy of the oral cavity, including teeth, bone and gums
Australian Veterinary Association Dental Policy and Guidelines
post-operative homecare advice to reduce dental and gingival disease, including dietary recommendations, appropriate oral-care products and procedures available and the principles and practice of daily brushing for relevant species
instruments and equipment required to perform a dental prophylaxis under general anaesthetic and simple teeth extractions
safe set up and effective use of dental machine (veterinary nurse may or may not use all components, but must be able to set up for veterinary use), including:  water supply  suction  oral irrigation (air/water flush)  low speed hand-piece (polishing head)  polishing cups and prophy paste  high speed hand-piece (dental bur/drill)
safe set up and effective use of hand-held instruments, including:  dental explorers and probes  dental elevators  root pick  retractors and gags  toothpaste  toothbrush
techniques used to maintain serviceability of instruments and equipment in clean, sharp and lubricated condition
work health and safety and animal welfare legislative requirements and codes of practice related to dental procedures
personal protective equipment required in veterinary dental procedures
post-operative care and home advice
techniques for performing dental prophylaxis and assisting with simple extractions
biosecurity, hazard management and hygiene requirements related to dental prophylaxis and dental surgical procedures.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret and follow relevant policies and procedures, and the Australian Veterinary Association Dental Policy and Guidelines
Numeracy: Calculate and record medication dosages Effectively monitor anaesthesia
Get the work done: Address irregularities and contingencies in the context of the work role

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