PGW5205 - Integrated wound care practice - 2018

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Adriana Tiziani

Coordinator(s)

Ms Adriana Tiziani

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.monash.edu.au/pharm/future/contact/

Unit guides

Offered

Parkville

  • Term 1 2018 (On-campus block of classes)
  • Winter semester 2018 (On-campus block of classes)

Prerequisites

PGW5201, PGW5202, PGW5203, PGW5204

Prohibitions

PGW5127

Notes

Synopsis

This is a one week unit conducted on-campus. This program includes clinical observation in Melbourne metropolitan wound clinics and a series of presentations and workshops on specific practical wound skills including vascular assessment, measurement of ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) using Doppler, debridement of wounds, compression bandaging, offloading pressure and dressing product selection.

Outcomes

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

  1. Critically appraise the role of the multidisciplinary team within the wound care setting.
  2. Integrate advanced knowledge, problem solving and current best evidence in formulating wound management plans.
  3. Develop and implement a multi-disciplinary approach in the management of a patient with a wound.
  4. Reflect critically on wound care management practices.
  5. Communicate effectively with peers and patients on wound care related issues.

Assessment

Reflective journal: 40% (comprised of wound clinics observations 20% and own practice reflection 20%) (hurdle)

Patient assessment case study (oral): 25% (hurdle)

Patient assessment case study (written): 25% (hurdle)

Participant performance in class activities: 10% (hurdle)

Off-campus attendance requirements

One week conducted on-campus in Parkville, in Term 1 (February), Winter semester (June) or Summer semester A (November).

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study