The purpose of this unit of study is to facilitate the development of knowledge and skills in wound management. The unit examines the anatomy and physiology of the skin, the physiology of wound healing, factors affecting wound healing, holistic wound assessment, principles of wound management and explores specific types of wounds and their management. Professional issues related to wound management practice are also explored. Utilising an evidence-based approach the unit explores best practice models to critically evaluate current clinical practice.
| Wound Management | |
| Unit of study code | 050 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 2 |
| Prescribed texts | Carville, K. (2023). Wound care manual (8th ed.). Silver Chain Foundation. |
| Co-ordinated by | Elizabeth Moran MACN e: elizabeth.moran@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Anatomy and physiology | a) apply the principles of holistic assessment for wound management in clinical practice | Assessment 1: Online discussions x2 | 10% | 2, 8 |
| Theme 2: Assessment | b) analyse a range of evidence-based strategies for wound management within the context of practice |
Assessment 2: Essay (2,250 words) | 45% | 5 |
| Theme 3: Infection and wounds | c) examine the factors that impact wound healing | Assessment 3: Analysis of care (2,250 words) | 45% | 10 |
| Theme 4: Acute wounds | d) appraise the role of the multidisciplinary team in optimising person-centred outcomes | |||
| Theme 5: Chronic wounds | ||||
| Theme 6: Principles of Wound management | ||||
Wound Management (050) is a Tier 2 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
