Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification is the industry standard for veterinary nurses who provide specialised surgical nursing support for registered specialist veterinarians performing specialised surgical procedures within veterinary clinics or hospitals.
Candidates undertaking study for this qualification should expect that access through paid employment within a veterinary clinic or hospital where a registered specialist performs specialised surgical procedures will be essential for meeting assessment requirements of some units.
The Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) is extremely complex and requires access and exposure to an extensive range of specialised surgical procedures, including intrathoracic, internal fixation, external fixation, soft tissue, ophthalmic, skin grafting, oncological surgery, advanced corrective orthopaedics and which may require advanced anaesthetic monitoring. It also requires access to a veterinary clinic or hospital where specialised surgical procedures are performed; veterinary surgeons that perform specialised surgical procedures; patients and clients requiring specialised surgical procedures; and the equipment, instruments and resources required to perform specialised surgical procedures.
Job role
The job role that this qualification describes includes:
- Veterinary surgical nurse.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry
- after achieving ACM40409 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- vocational training and/or work experience related to veterinary nursing.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the ACM50210 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Surgical), candidates may undertake professional development activities in areas of benefit to their workplace and their personal aspirations.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , Legislative , Regulatory or Certification Considerations
There is a direct link between this qualification and approval to perform veterinary nursing duties under the Western Australian (WA) Veterinary Surgeons Act 1960 as amended. The WA Veterinary Surgeons Board must approve qualified persons to carry out the duties of veterinary nurses and must authorise persons enrolled in approved courses to perform the duties of trainee veterinary nurses. Candidates should confirm the regulatory requirements that apply in their relevant state or territory. In addition, individual units of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
A total of fourteen (14 ) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete fourteen (14 ) CORE units.
CORE : Complete the following fourteen (14 ) units
ACMOHS401A |
Maintain occupational health and safety processes |
ACMSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
ACMVET401A |
Coordinate patient admission and discharge |
ACMVET402A |
Apply imaging routines |
ACMVET403A |
Perform clinic pathology procedures |
ACMVET404A |
Perform clinic office procedures |
ACMVET405A |
Carry out surgical nursing routines |
ACMVET406A |
Nurse animals |
ACMVET407A |
Carry out medical nursing routines |
ACMVET408A |
Coordinate and perform theatre routines |
ACMVET409A |
Provide specific animal care advice |
ACMVET410A |
Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures |
ACMVET501A |
Manage nursing requirements for specialised surgical procedures |
ACMVET502A |
Carry out post-operative nursing routines |