Courses & Units
Introduction to Wound Management CNA507
Launceston
Introduction
This unit is designed to assist registered nurses and midwives to extend their knowledge and skills in the area of skin and wound management. The unit will provide students with the theoretical foundation to enable them to apply an evidence-based framework to the assessment and management of a diverse range of acute and chronic wounds within a variety of health care settings.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Wound Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA507 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Rachel Kornhaber |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin and wound healing, in particular as applied to ongoing assessment and nursing management of a patient with a wound
- Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical skills to the data gained from nursing assessment, monitoring and laboratory findings to evaluate both therapeutic and wound dressing materials
- demonstrate detailed understanding of issues related to wound bed preparation, dressing material selection and factors that affect wound healing.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060307 | $493.00 | $493.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Assessment | Quiz (10%)|Presentation (40%)|Case Study (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Carville K 2017, Wound Care Manual. (7th ed), Silver Chain Nursing Association, Western Australia. Available: https://www.silverchain.org.au/wa/referrers/wound-care-manual/ |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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