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
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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