Postgraduate - UnitPGW1102 - Wound assessment

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2013 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Ms Adriana Tiziani

Notes

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Quota applies

This unit is quota restricted. Selection is on a first-in, first enrolled basis. For more information please contact the faculty at http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/courses/pg-coursework/contact.html

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.

Outcomes

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: 50% (hurdle)
Participation in online tutorials: 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

Prohibitions

VCW1102