Offered
Parkville First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Parkville Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Synopsis
Wound assessment is an integral component of the overall plan to effectively manage the wound healing process. To be able to effectively conduct an assessment of an acute/chronic wound, it is important that the clinician has a clear understanding of the client's personal environment along with the underlying aetiology and characteristics of the wound. This subject aims to provide a comprehensive framework for wound assessment that underpins all other units within the course.
Objectives
At the completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Identify the components of a wound assessment in the context of the whole person;
- Discuss client characteristics relevant to wound healing;
- Identify and discuss specific characteristics of a wound;
- Utilise a wound assessment framework to diagnose and describe a wound;
- Describe the stages and/or classifications of wounds;
- Identify and discuss criteria used to monitor wound progress;
- Use a wound assessment chart to interpret and communicate the progress of a wound.
Assessment
Two minor assignments (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)
Co-requisites
VCW1101
