MWC5205 Integrated wound care practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MWC5205 Integrated wound care practice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MWC5203, MWC5201, MWC5202 and MWC5204.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MWC5205
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MWC5205
No unit lists MWC5205 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
In this unit you will have the opportunity to build on foundational knowledge, to further develop advanced clinical reasoning skills and practical application of assessment and management of individuals with or at risk of wounds.
Learning opportunities will challenge you to critically analyse and debate current evidence-based literature, while exploring the fundamental principles that underpin contemporary wound care practice. Using a holistic approach, you will grow practical skills in assessment and management.
You will enhance your communication skills to effectively convey complex wound care concepts to diverse audiences across various modalities, including patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
This knowledge will enable you to demonstrate ethical principles when caring for patients and their families living with wounds. The unit will also provide opportunities to recognise, analyse and debate controversial and contentious issues within the wound care field, preparing you to navigate complex clinical scenarios with confidence and professional integrity.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Debate (13 minutes)Exercise40%
- Professional projectProjectCompetency hurdle60%
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
Synthesis clinical reasoning skills to apply advanced assessment and management techniques to people with or at risk of wounds.
- 2
Critique existing evidence based literature and the fundamental principles in the assessment and management of wounds.
- 3
Communicate effectively complex concepts to a variety of audiences and across different modalities.
- 4
Differentiate the professional leadership skills and ethical principles required when caring for patients and their families with wounds.
- 5
Recognise and debate the controversial and contentious issues relating to wound care.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average 10-12 hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include teacher directed learning, reading time, participation in online discussions, research and preparation for assignments.
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
- Ben Bullen
- Unit Coordinators
- Hermione Shea
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MWC5205?
You need MWC5203, MWC5201, MWC5202 and MWC5204 before you enrol.
When is MWC5205 offered?
In 2026, MWC5205 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is MWC5205?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MWC5205 have an exam?
No. MWC5205 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.