Wound Biology and Management

Unit code: HBD3202 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Queen
Online Self-Paced
N/A
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Overview

This unit will build on knowledge from the Dermal Sciences units and is a pre-requisite for Resurfacing Science: Theory and Practice, Advanced Laser 1 & 2, Plastics: Aesthetics and Reconstructive Procedures and Clinical Dermal Practicum 1 & 2. Concepts covered include: infection, infectious processes and infection control in the healthcare setting, complications and abnormalities in wound repair as well as management of wounds and skin integrity within the scope of dermal practice.  Students will apply learning and perform a range of techniques to prevent and manage infection and complications to healing as may be experienced in dermal practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Investigate infectious processes and evaluate infectious control methods employed in a health care setting;
  2. Analyse risks involved in managing wounds that can complicate healing and cause adverse outcomes and provide management strategies;
  3. Assess and classify a variety of wounds;
  4. Present patient care plans in the role as dermal clinician for the assessment and management of wounds;
  5. Consult with health care professionals and coordinate referral to health practitioners in the care of clients with wounds;
  6. Adapt knowledge and treatment techniques within the scope of the dermal clinician to client scenarios.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 20%
Oral Presentation (10-15 minutes, 1000 words)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 35%
Practical Assessment (45 minutes)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 45%
Written Assignment (2000 words)

Required reading

Microbiology and infection control for health professionals
Bishop. P. & Lee. G. (2009)| Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education.
Wound Care: A collaborative practice manual for health professionals
Sussman. C & Bates-Jensen. B (2013)| Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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