Unit of competency Outline

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Support veterinary activities in remote communities

Support veterinary activities in remote communities

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMARM301
State Code
ODC74
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
061103 - Veterinary Assisting
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to promote animal health and prepare for and support veterinary activities in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (herein referred to as Indigenous) communities. This unit applies to individuals who work in animal control or animal management roles in remote Indigenous communities using local knowledge and relationships to maximise the outcomes of veterinary visits. They perform work under broad direction and are required to take responsibility for their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, organising processes, solving problems and working to schedules.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform community animal census
  • 1.1 Count and record numbers of cats and dogs, and where applicable other companion animal species, in the community
  • 1.2 Identify, count and record location of animals requiring veterinary services and de-sexing
  • 1.3 Observe and record signs of animal ill health, behaviour or welfare issues requiring action
  • 1.4 Prioritise cases and create an action task list to assist veterinarian to maximise visit outcomes
  • 1.5 File or send information to relevant service provider personnel or veterinarian
2. Prepare for and assist with veterinary visits
  • 2.1 Advertise upcoming veterinary visit within the community
  • 2.2 Promote benefits of veterinary visit and health benefits to people and animals
  • 2.3 Source and prepare appropriate clinic and surgery site
  • 2.4 Assist veterinary staff to set up equipment and supplies
  • 2.5 Liaise with community prior to and during veterinary visit
  • 2.6 Handle, capture and transport animals safely for surgery or clinic visit using low stress techniques
3. Administer basic treatments to community animals
  • 3.1 Assist with basic first aid activities for sick or injured animals
  • 3.2 Apply preventative treatments to animals under veterinarian supervision or using over-the-counter products
  • 3.3 Provide advice to community members on basic animal health and preventative treatments
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