Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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ACM10v3 |
Initial release. This Qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to ACM50410 |
Description
This Qualification is the industry standard for veterinary nurses who provide support for an extensive range of emergency and critical care procedures within a veterinary hospital or emergency/specialist veterinary clinic.
Candidates undertaking study for this Qualification require extensive vocational expertise and should expect that access through paid employment within a veterinary hospital or emergency/specialist veterinary clinic where emergency and critical care procedures are performed will be essential for meeting assessment requirements of some Units.
The Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care) is extremely complex and requires access and exposure to an extensive range of specialised emergency and critical care procedures, including medical emergencies; trauma, including road traffic accident, chest, abdominal, head and respiratory; surgical (thoracic and abdominal); haematological (disseminated intravascular coagulopathy), resulting in blood transfusions; septic (systemic inflammatory response syndrome), relating to organ dysfunction; toxin recognition and management of topical and ingested toxins; and advanced critical care and intensive care monitoring (post-surgical). It also requires access to a veterinary hospital or emergency/specialist veterinary clinic where emergency and specialised critical care procedures are performed; veterinarians who perform emergency and specialised critical care procedures; patients and clients requiring emergency and specialised critical care surgery, nursing and discharge; and the equipment, instruments and resources required to perform emergency and specialised critical care procedures.
Pathways Information
Job Roles |
The job role that this Qualification describes includes: |
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Pathways into the Qualification |
Pathways for candidates considering this Qualification are after achieving ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Pathways from the Qualification |
After achieving the ACM50412 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care), candidates may undertake professional development activities in areas of benefit to their workplace and their personal aspirations. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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
Entrants into ACM50412 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care) are required to hold the 19 Core Units from the ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Employability Skills Summary
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
A total of eight (8) Units of Competency must be achieved as specified below:
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CORE: Complete the following eight (8) CORE Units |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
ACMSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
ACMVET505A |
Prepare for emergency response |
ACMVET506A |
Perform emergency procedures to sustain life |
ACMVET507A |
Provide nursing support for critical care surgery |
ACMVET508A |
Support veterinary practice communication and professional development |
ACMWHS501A |
Manage workplace health and safety processes |
BSBCUS501C |
Manage quality customer service |
BSBWOR502B |
Ensure team effectiveness |