Course Title: Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5313 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: 03 9925 4837

Course Contact Email: leeanne.mond@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

At the end of this course the Enrolled/Division 2 nurses should be able to apply contemporary wound management principles to the care of clients with varying types of wounds

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

This unit of competency is co-delivered with HLTEN504C Implement and evaluate a plan of nursing care



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN506B Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment

Elements:

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


Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit students should be able to:

  • 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

Underpinning knowledge for this unit of competency will be assessed via the following methods:

  • Written Examination / Assessment
  • Practical Assessment
  • Clinical Placement