M5028 Graduate Diploma of Wound Care

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Foundation studies and Part B. Discipline studies.

Part A. Foundation studies

In these studies, you will gain the theoretical foundation to effectively manage individuals with wounds, utilising contemporary evidence-based wound care practices to optimise healing.

Part B. Discipline studies

In these studies, you will be able to consolidate the theoretical foundation gained in Part A. You will gain further knowledge and skills to enable you to integrate evidence-based interventions and high-level problem-solving skills into the formulation and evaluation of management plans for those with more complex wounds. Furthermore, you will develop your ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improving your communication skills at patient, peer and workplace level.

Graduate Diploma's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry Level 1 you will complete 48 credit points, comprising Parts A and B
• If you are admitted at entry Level 2 you will complete 24 credit points, comprising Part B

Course progression map

The course progression map will provide guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 48 points structured into two parts: Part A. Foundation studies (24 points), and Part B. Discipline studies (24 points). You must complete all parts sequentially.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundation studies (24 points)

You must complete:

• MWC5201 Principles of wound healing
• MWC5202 Wound assessment
• MWC5203 Wound management principles
• MWC5204 Acute and chronic wounds

Part B. Discipline studies (24 points)

You must complete the PGC5101 and MWC5205 and 12 credit points from the following

• PGC5101 Evidence based practice
• MWC5205 Integrated wound care practice
• MPH5020 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• NUR5208 Therapeutic medication management (Prescribing) (12 points)*
• MWC5206 The diabetes foot
• MWC5207 Pressure injury management
• MWC5211 Non-healing wounds and pain management
• HPE5100 Foundations of health professions education (12 points)
• MPD0050 Pharmacotherapy and wound care (short course/microcredential) (6 points)

* If you intend to enrol in this unit you must first contact the Course Director.