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PGW1113

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

18 September 2017 23 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
OfferedParkville First semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Ms Adriana Tiziani

Notes

For postgraduate coursework pharmacy discontinuation dates, please see http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/unit-discontinuation-dates.html

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

This unit explores the complex issues and challenges associated with non-healing wounds. Students will gain an understanding of palliation, management of odour, exudate and pain management for people with fungating, cancerous wounds, radiation ulcers and non-healing chronic wounds.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology and physiology of non-healing wounds.
  • Identify the types of wounds that require palliative management.
  • Discuss the palliative care and challenges associated with the management of fungating wounds, cancerous wounds, radiation ulcers and non-healing chronic wounds.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology of pain in palliative wound care.
  • Demonstrate and understanding of pain assessment techniques in palliative care.
  • Identify the treatment modalities for pain and critically appraise their effectiveness.

Assessment

Two minor assignments: 30%
One major 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

VCW1113