FOUNDATIONS FOR WOUND MANAGEMENT A
NSM4FWA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject provides the student with an opportunity to understand the foundation concepts that underpin effective wound management. It is recommended for health professionals working in a variety of settings including primary care, community care, acute care and specialised wound care services. Case studies are used to encourage students to draw, from relevant research and theory, to design and implement wound management plans. Content presented includes the influence of molecular and cellular activities on the physiology of the skin, common aetiologies including: chronic venous insufficiency; peripheral ischemia; diabetes, autoimmune disease, burns and malnutrition; the impact of wounding on the psychological and social status of the client; and contemporary interventions including wound bed preparation, dressing selection, nutrition supplementation and physiological support.
School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: William McGuiness
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
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Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
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