MWC5204 Acute and chronic wounds
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MWC5204 Acute and chronic wounds is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MWC5202 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MWC5204
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MWC5204
3 units list MWC5204 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
In this unit you will distinguish the clinical presentation of acute, chronic and atypical wounds, and determine the most appropriate diagnostic pathways. You will consider evidence-based approaches in the management of these wound types and integrate knowledge from wound assessment and wound management principles, to assess, diagnose and manage the different wounds. Your knowledge will enable you to develop strategies to optimise patient outcomes and address barriers affecting adherence to wound management, ensuring that there is effective communication for all involved in the care of patients.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Literature Review (2,000 words)Written30%
- Wound Case management portfolio (3,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle50%
- Education Resource (1,500 words equivalent)Exercise20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Distinguish the clinical presentation of acute, chronic and atypical wounds, and determine the most appropriate diagnostic pathways.
- 2
Apply an evidence-based approach to the distinct management of acute, chronic and atypical wound types.
- 3
Evaluate critically how associated complications impact on the management and treatment of a variety of wounds.
- 4
Develop strategies to optimise patient outcomes and address barriers affecting adherence to wound management.
- 5
Communicate effectively with patients to improve concordance with wound care management plans for a variety of wounds.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars8 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Three, two hour, interactive seminars delivered during the semester. 10 hours of self-directed learning and independent study including preparation for assessments per week.
Total per week =8- 12 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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Peta Tehan
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Peta Tehan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MWC5204?
You need MWC5202 before you enrol; and MWC5203 before or alongside it.
What can I take after MWC5204?
MWC5204 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including MWC5205, MWC5206 and MWC5207.
When is MWC5204 offered?
In 2025, MWC5204 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is MWC5204?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MWC5204 have an exam?
No. MWC5204 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.