2984 - Graduate Diploma 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 | GradDipWoundCare |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Intake restrictions | As this course is not CRICOS registered, international students are only able to study the Graduate Diploma or Master in Wound Care in their home country. Please note there is a one week compulsory one week residential study block in Melbourne. International students must be able to meet visa requirements to undertake the residential study block. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they have the appropriate visa. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Parkville) The unit VCW1127 requires students to attend a five-day on-campus/residential course at the Parkville campus. |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT The course is normally completed in 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part time). |
| 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 in all units |
| Contact details | Postgraduate coursework coordinator, telephone +61 3 9903 9509, email postgrad@pharm.monash.edu.au, http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au |
Description
Fieldwork
Assessment
Assessment is by assignments and online activities, and attendance at the on-campus week.
Objectives
At the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care students will be able to:
- demonstrate high level problem solving skill for clients with complex wounds
- utilise a systematic approach to perform an advanced assessment of a clients with a wound
- develop an appropriate plan of wound care in collaboration with the client and the multidisciplinary team
- demonstrate clinical competency in practical wound care techniques
- evaluate the outcomes of care for clients with complex wounds.
Structure
Students are required to complete 48 points that consist of: eight core units (36 points), a range of elective units (six points) and a compulsory on-campus study block (six points).
Students are normally granted credit for units completed in the Graduate Certificate in Wound Care and are required to complete an additional four core units and six points of elective units to qualify for the graduate diploma.
Requirements
Core units
- VCW1101 Biology of wound healing
- VCW1102 Wound assessment
- VCW1103 Wound dressings
- VCW1104 Management of acute wounds
- VCW1105 Management of chronic wounds
- VCW1106 Systemic medication and wound healing
- VCW1108 Nutrition and wound healing
- VCW1127 Practical wound care training and assessment
- VCG5011 Evidence based practice
Elective units
Progression to further studies
Alternative exit(s)
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.