RGRPSG409 — Assess greyhound structural and functional suitability for racing

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What an assessment for RGRPSG409 must cover

37 assessable components: 4 elements (18 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 Prepare for greyhound examination

1.1Assess the potential risks to health and safety when working with greyhounds
1.2Obtain background information from owner and/or trainer on greyhound racing performance to assist with identifying common injuries
1.3Prepare a safe and controlled environment to conduct the examination
1.4Handle and control the greyhound to minimise the risk to self, others and the greyhound
1.5Recognise greyhound behaviour that indicates that an activity should be discontinued

2 Conduct physical examination for musculoskeletal dysfunction or injury

2.1Assess gait, and check mobility of major joints and limbs using flexing and extension techniques
2.2Examine the spinal column, applying gentle palpation techniques
2.3Examine lower limbs to detect abnormalities
2.4Assess common sites for torn muscles in racing greyhounds to detect injuries
2.5Recognise signs indicating whether injury or dysfunction is acute or chronic
2.6Monitor the greyhound for signs of pain, distress or alarm, and respond appropriately

3 Provide options for detected musculoskeletal dysfunction or injury

3.1Identify abnormalities and discuss examination findings with owner and/or trainer
3.2Refer greyhounds with major dysfunction and injuries to registered veterinarian for clinical examination
3.3Provide options for non-invasive treatment for minor dysfunction and injuries, with greyhound owner and/or trainer and in consultation with veterinarians
3.4Advise on strategies to avoid injury, and on recovery or stand down times for relevant injuries, in consultation with veterinarians, owners and trainers

4 Maintain records

4.1Record examination notes and treatment plan for individual greyhound
4.2Provide records to owner and/or trainer, and to the referring veterinarian as requested
4.3File and store records, ensuring they can be retrieved when required

Performance evidence

carried out a physical examination of at least 10 greyhounds under supervision of veterinarian
maintained a diary of assessment and identification for each greyhound examined
completed a treatment plan for five greyhounds that have minor dysfunctions or injuries, in consultation with a registered veterinarian
completed notes to be referred to a registered veterinarian for one greyhound that has a major dysfunction or injury

Knowledge evidence

health and safety risks working with greyhounds, including: • bites and scratches • infections and zoonoses
signs of greyhound behaviour indicating pain or distress, including: • vocalisation, yelping • pulling away, stiffness, restricted movement
racing performance that can indicate common injuries, including: • deviating in the run, including running wide at the corners • incorrect galloping action • decreased speed and slowing in first or last sections
common injuries in racing greyhounds, including: • tears and strains of the major muscles of fore and hind limbs • sprains and dislocations of lower limb and toe joints • swelling, bruising, abrasions and lacerations
physical examination techniques, including: • palpation • flexing and extension
major dysfunction or injury, including: • tears • dislocations • fractures • canine exertional rhabdomyolysis, known as ‘acidosis’ (severe)
minor dysfunction or injury, including: • muscle strain • bruising • tendon and ligament sprain • abraded pads, nail tears • acidosis (low grade)
non-invasive treatments, including: • examinations for musculoskeletal function and injury • manual/massage therapy • range and availability of physiotherapy machines for treatments, including laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, magnetic field therapy • ice therapy • heat pack therapy • liniment application • underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy
invasive treatments that are illegal and/or outside the scope of practice for a greyhound health assistant, including: • pin firing • blistering • sclerosing • injections, placing needles in greyhounds, acupuncture • chiropractic adjustments • any procedure that causes a greyhound to experience pain • diagnosis in relation to veterinary surgeon/science regulations
recovery and stand down times for muscle, tendon and bone injuries
strategies to avoid injury, including: • hydration • taping
formats for keeping records and documenting treatment plans

Foundation skills

Writing: Record information clearly and accurately in treatment plans for internal and external purposes
Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following regulatory and racing industry requirements relating to health assistant role and scope of practice
Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise activities to achieve work outcome Use common workplace technology to record and convey information

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