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2982

11 May 2013 22 May 2013

Postgraduate - Course

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2013 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Managing facultyPharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Abbreviated titleGradCertWoundCare
Total credit points required24
Standard duration of study (years)1.5 years PT
Study mode and locationOff-campus (Parkville)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2982
Contact details

http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/contact-pharm-current-students.html

Course coordinator

Adriana Tiziani

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • International students are only able to study this course in their country of residence.
  • Part-time study only. This course is normally completed in 1-1.5 years. Students have a maximum of three years to complete.

Description

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable health professionals to effectively manage acute and chronic wounds.

Outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates 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
  • communicate professionally with peers and clients with respect to wound care

Maximum credit allowed

12 credit points

Structure

This course consists of five core units (18 credit points) and elective units (6 credit points)

For a suggested course plan visit http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/woundcare.html.

Requirements

Core units

Elective units

  • PGW1109 Dermatology
  • PGW1111 Alternative therapies
  • PGW1112 Scar management
  • PGW1113 Non-healing ulcers and pain management
  • PGW1116 Diabetic foot
  • PGW1123 Management of burns
  • PGW1126 Clinical risk management and wound care
  • PGW1130 Pressure ulcer prediction, prevention and management

Minimum grade for articulation

In order to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care, students must achieve a minimum pass grade as follows:

  • a mimimum of credit (60) in all units

Award(s)

Graduate Certificate in Wound Care