MWC5202 Wound assessment
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MWC5202 Wound assessment is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 10 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MWC5202
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MWC5202
5 units list MWC5202 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: PGW5102 (PGW1102)
Overview
In this unit you will have the opportunity to build fundamental skills in wound assessment, including the holistic assessment of individuals with wounds. This knowledge will enable you to successfully advocate for individuals living with wounds to further enhance their ongoing care. Learning opportunities will build your skills in wound documentation and ongoing communication with health professionals. The skills and knowledge developed in this unit underpins subsequent units in the wound care course.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Portfolio (2,000 words equivalent)Portfolio60%
- Wound chart (2500 words)Artefact40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply a holistic approach to the systematic assessment of people with wounds, incorporating physical, psychosocial, cultural and environmental factors.
- 2
Identify and apply existing assessment strategies to inform a wound diagnosis and communicate this to the person, their carers and the relevant multidisciplinary team(s).
- 3
Formulate person-centered goals of care, in consultation with individuals and their carers, based on a holistic assessment of a person with a wound.
- 4
Distinguish how cross-cultural values and ethical requirements impact on the assessment of people with wounds.
- 5
Recognise and apply professional communication strategies when advocating for people with wounds who require multidisciplinary team management.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
8 hours of self-directed learning per week, and up to 2 hours of teacher directed activity which may include online tutorial activities.
Total per week = 10 hours
Learning resources
Technology resources
For information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications, technology requirements, as well as systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1041220/student-it-brochure.pdf
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Hermione Shea
- Unit Coordinators
- Hermione Shea
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MWC5202?
MWC5202 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MWC5202?
MWC5202 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including MWC5203, MWC5204, MWC5205, MWC5206 and MWC5207.
When is MWC5202 offered?
In 2027, MWC5202 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is MWC5202?
The handbook expects about 10 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MWC5202 have an exam?
No. MWC5202 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.