ASC183 Foundations in Veterinary Surgical Nursing (8)

Abstract

This subjects introduces you (the student) to the field of veterinary surgical nursing and the provision of pre, intra- and post-operative nursing support. You will develop knowledge and skills associated not only with surgical nursing support but also the preparation of theatre, equipment and personnel for surgical procedures. Veterinary dental nursing procedures are also taught. This subject includes online modules, 10 days of workplace learning in a veterinary clinic and a 3 day residential school (conducted on the GOTAFE campus at Wangaratta, Victoria) during which you will begin to develop practical skills essential for a veterinary technologist.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 3
Distance*	Wangaratta

*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC183
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to describe and undertake pre-operative procedures including preparing animals for scheduled operations, transferring patients to surgery and caring for the patient pre-operatively;
be able to prepare the theatre for surgery use including organising surgical schedules, surgical packs and surgical sites;
be able to prepare animals for anaesthesia and surgical procedures and adminster analgesics and anaesthetics as directed;
be able to describe and undertake intra-operative procedures including providing surgery support, monitoring patients' vital signs and aneasthesia during surgery, applying a knowledge of anaesthetic agents and the stages and planes of anaesthesia;
be able to recognise, respond and assist with emergencies, demonstrating knowledge of resuscitation techniques;
be able to describe the principles of aseptic technique and prepare the surgeon (gown, gloves, etc), patient, equipment, theatre and personnel in accordance with aseptic technique;
be able to identify and describe a range of anaesthetic equipment, including but not limited to vaporisers, circuits and scavenger systems;
be able to clean, sterilise, prepare and pack surgical instruments in an aseptic environment ready for surgery;
be able to describe and identify a range of common and non-routine surgical instruments;
be able to clean and sterilise surgical suite in preparation for surgery;
be able to carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures; and
be able to maintain surgical equipment and manage theatre stock.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Pre-operative procedures
Intra-operative procedures
Anaesthesia and monitoring
Aseptic technique
Surgical support
Veterinary dental procedures
Surgical equipment maintenance
Post-operative procedures

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school. The purpose of the residential school is to ensure students have the surgical nursing competencies that veterinary technologists are expected to have (based on industry needs). The program will include tutorials and practical classes associated with the following: anaesthesia monitoring, stages and planes of anaesthesia, aseptic technique, identification, use and maintenance of common surgical equipment, analgesia, and pre-, intra- and post-operative routines.

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 10 days duration. The workplace learning is to be undertaken in a veterinary clinic and involves the student gaining practical skills associated with veterinary surgical nursing. This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 10 days duration. The workplace learning is to be undertaken in a veterinary clinic and involves the student gaining practical skills associated with veterinary surgical nursing.

Specialised Resources

Students will be required to undertake 10 days of workplace learning in a veterinary clinic for which they will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Travel and accommodation may also be required to attend a 3 day, compulsory residential school (for both internal and distance education students) conducted on the GOTAFE campus at Wangaratta, Victoria.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

Handbook 2015