ACMVET510 — Apply veterinary nursing pathophysiology

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What an assessment for ACMVET510 must cover

40 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 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 Interpret fundamentals of disease

1.1Collect detailed patient history from client
1.2Assist with physical examination of the patient’s body systems
1.3Assist to identify clinical signs consistent with basic disease processes
1.4Assist in conducting effective triage of patients
1.5Advise veterinarian of patient history and clinical signs using industry standard terminology

2 Assist diagnosis of disease by a veterinarian

2.1Collect and process diagnostic samples and report results to veterinarian
2.2Assist to determine causative agents or contributing factors in support of veterinary diagnosis
2.3Comply with infection control, WHS and animal welfare requirements in disease outbreak scenarios
2.4Implement strategies to prevent zoonosis

3 Coordinate veterinary treatments for disease processes

3.1Identify the benefits from, and potential adverse responses to, veterinary medications used in general practice
3.2Assist with preparation and administration of veterinary medications
3.3Implement appropriate treatment as directed by a veterinarian
3.4Use safe waste handling and disposal procedures

4 Manage outpatients under treatment for disease

4.1Provide specific written and verbal instructions to clients
4.2Identify environmental factors relevant to the management of common disease processes
4.3Coordinate follow up procedures that encourage owner compliance and monitor patient progress

Performance evidence

collected a detailed patient history of two animals
collected, stored and processed samples for a minimum of ten clinical pathology tests on five or more patients
assisted with each of the following, at least once: - performing effective physical examination - conducting effective triage of patients - administering fluid therapy including blood products - administering medications by intravenous means, including using fluid pumps - identifying cause and clinical signs of common disease processes
identified abnormal body function in a minimum of three animals
implemented practice protocols and procedures for the prevention of zoonosis in a range of companion animals
complied with relevant infection control and workplace health and safety requirements
identified benefits from and adverse responses to a range of veterinary medications used in general practice
managed outpatients
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

after care requirements, including wound management, nutrition, exercise, physical therapy and environment
potential benefits from and adverse responses to a range of veterinary medications used in general practice
anatomy and function of the eleven body systems
animal nutrition and husbandry
basic disease processes, including: - inflammation - infection - neoplasia - heritable and congenital abnormalities - endocrine disorders - toxicity
causative agents or contributing factors in disease and infection
common infectious diseases, including zoonosis
detailed physical examination, including: - patient behaviour and clinical signs - demeanour and stance - full examination from nose to tail, including all body systems - mucous membrane colour and capillary refill time - auscultation of the chest - palpation of the abdomen - rectal temperature - pulse and respiratory rates
purpose and techniques involved in diagnostic tests, including: - antigen test - biochemistry - biopsy - blood cross match - cytology - haematology - faecal floatation - fluid analysis - fine needle aspirate - fungal assay - hormone assay - microbial culture and sensitivity (MC&S) preparation - sediment examination - serological tests, including enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests on blood serum to detect antigen or antibodies (evidence of infection) - smear - skin scrape - urinalysis
types and pharmacology of veterinary medications, including: - anaesthetic induction agents - analgesics - antibiotics - anticonvulsants - antiemetics - corticosteroids - cytotoxic drugs - emetics - hormones - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - sedatives - vitamins - other drugs as directed
principles of triage in relation to clinical signs and disease management
state or territory legislation and regulations relating to the practice of veterinary science, work health and safety and animal welfare in relation to disease outbreak and management
signs of common disease processes in companion animals
safe waste disposal in disease outbreaks

Foundation skills

Get the work done: Work with other team members and under veterinarian’s directions to coordinate diagnostic tests, treatment regimens and follow up procedures Address irregularities and contingencies in the context of the work role

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