2982 - Graduate Certificate in Wound Care
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradCertWoundCare |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Intake restrictions | As this course is not CRICOS registered, international students are only able to study the Graduate Certificate in Wound Care in their home country. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Parkville) |
| Total credit points required | 24 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year PT Students complete two core 6-point units and 12 points of elective units. |
| Credit for prior studies | Applicants may apply for credit for prior studies undertaken in the previous five years. The maximum credit that can be awarded is 50 per cent of the requirements for the award. All applications for credit will be considered on an individual basis by the Faculty. |
| Recognition of prior learning | No more than 25 per cent of the requirements for the award will normally be granted for recognition of prior learning. All applications will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty. |
| Minimum grade for progress to further studies | Credit average |
| Contact details | Postgraduate coursework coordinator, telephone +61 3 9903 9509, email postgrad@pharm.monash.edu.au, http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au |
Description
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable health professionals to effectively manage acute and chronic wounds.
Objectives
At the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Wound Care students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the physical, psychosocial and environmental components of a comprehensive wound assessment
- develop an understanding of the process of wound healing
- identify and describe factors that affect the rate of wound healing
- understand the classification and appropriate use of modern wound dressings
- critically appraise innovative new technologies in wound dressings.
Structure
Students are required to complete five core units and six points of elective units.
Requirements
Core units
- VCW1101 Biology of wound healing
- VCW1102 Wound assessment
- VCW1103 Wound dressings
- VCW1104 Management of acute wounds
- VCW1105 Management of chronic wounds
Elective units
- VCW1109 Dermatology
- VCW1111 Alternative therapies
- VCW1112 Scar management
- VCW1113 Palliative care and pain management
- VCW1116 Diabetic foot
- VCW1123 Management of burns
- VCW1126 Clinical risk management and wound care
Assessment is by assignments and online activities.
Progression to further studies
On completion of the graduate certificate, students who achieve a credit average or above can apply for the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care or the Master of Wound Care.
Award(s) received on completion
Graduate Certificate in Wound Care
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