Course Title: Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5246 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Title: Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 45
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Course Contact: Leeanne Mond
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4932
Course Contact Email: leeanne.mond@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course includes application of contemporary wound management principles to the care of clients with varying types of wounds
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not Applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
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HLTEN506B Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment |
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1. Undertake wound assessment 2. Assess the impact of a wound on a client and/or their family 3. Contribute to planning appropriate care for the client with a wound 4. Undertake clinical nursing care to implement wound care strategies 5. Assist in evaluating the outcomes of nursing actions 6. Apply contemporary wound management strategies to complex or challenging wounds
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes
• Undertake wound assessment
• Assess the impact of a wound on a client and/or family
• Contribute to planning of appropriate care for the client with a wound
• Undertake a clinical nursing care to implement wound care strategies
• Assist in evaluating the outcomes of nursing actions
• Apply contemporary wound management strategies to complex or challenging wounds
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include assignments, tests and presentations. It also requires satisfactry completion of Clinical Placement.