Foundations of Wound Management, Certificate | Part time online | La Trobe University | Australia
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Foundations of Wound Management

2 months
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About

This Foundations of Wound Management course at La Trobe University steps you through fundamental knowledge and best evidence decision making for health professionals working in a variety of settings including primary care, community care, acute care and specialised wound care services. 

Overview

Programme Overview 

  • This Foundations of Wound Management course at La Trobe University is delivered online over 10 weeks with tutor support. 
  • The course is equivalent to a 15-credit point postgraduate subject and can be used to apply for advanced standing into La Trobe’s School of Nursing and Midwifery postgraduate award courses.
  • Case studies and online assessments are used to encourage students to draw from their learning, relevant research and experience to develop a holistic patient wound management plan.

Programme Structure

Course content:
  • Skin physiology and its function
  • Physiology of wound healing
  • Wound Assessment
  • Wound bed preparation
  • Understanding wound aetiology
  • Different assaults on the skin
  • Factors affecting wound healing
  • Product decision making 
  • Developing a holistic wound management plan

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • CRICOS Provider Code Number 00115M 
  • Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Health Professional. Certificate of currency must be provided. Foundations of Wound Management B requires the successful completion of Foundations of Wound Management A.
  • Broadband internet access and an active email address that can be accessed at home during study periods.
  • Students must have basic computer literacy skills (e.g. Word or other word processing software)

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    2400 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2400 AUD for the full programme during 2 months.
  • National

    2400 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2400 AUD for the full programme during 2 months.

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