Post Graduate Courses available for wound education
Massey University
Wound Management
Course Number: 168722
Learning outcomes
The multidimensional aspects of wound management including physiological, pathophysiological and psychological components are examined and applied in the clinical practice setting, delivered purely virtually with online tutorials. This is a 30 point paper.
Further details can be found at the Massey website here
Ara
Wound Care 1
Course Number: GCWC701
Learning Outcomes
Apply knowledge of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of wounds to ensure best practice and enhance patient outcomes. Critically analyse challenging issues in the provision of care for patients with wounds. Critically analyse factors which impact on wound healing.
Further details can be found on the Ara website here
Wound Care 2
Course number: GCWC702
Learning Outcomes
Apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of wounds to specific situations and presentations, to ensure best practice and enhance patient outcomes. Critically analyse challenging issues in relation to specialist groups e.g. paediatrics, aged care. Critically reflect on the professional role of the nurse when working with patients with wounds.
Further details can be found on the Ara website here
Please note both these courses are given at Level 7 and give 5 points each
Monash University
Graduate Certificate of Wound Care
Course number: M4027
This course is designed to enable you to advance your knowledge and skills in wound care management, using evidence-based practice and problem-solving skills to improve your clinical practice and healing outcomes for individuals with wounds.
Purely online and available internationally
Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise evidence-based knowledge that informs the development of safe, effective and ethical wound care practices. Effectively assess, plan and manage those individuals at risk of developing wounds or requiring wound care. Effectively disseminate specialised wound care knowledge which promotes collaboration and enhances positive clinical outcomes.
Evaluate the impact of wound care delivery on health outcomes of those with wounds, this course is made up of 4 courses, Principles of Wound Management, Wound Assessment, Wound Management Principles and Acute And Chronic Wounds
Further details can be found on the Monash website here
Graduate Diploma Of Wound Care
Course Number: M5028
For Health professionals looking to build on the Graduate Certificate of Wound Care and manage acute, chronic, and complex wounds effectively.
• Advanced wound care strategies and interventions
• Techniques for managing acute, chronic, and complex wounds
• Application of problem-solving skills in clinical scenarios
• Working respectfully with diverse patient groups in choosing culturally safe and responsive strategies.
In the Graduate Diploma of Wound Care, there is an opportunity to complete elective units relevant to your area of work or interests.
More details can be found on the Monash website here
Masters of Wound Care
Course Number: M6035
The Master of Wound Care prepares a range of health professionals for advanced practice in wound care.
Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to optimise healing. You will learn to formulate, implement and evaluate wound management plans in clinical practice.
You will also be able to hone your skills in leadership, professional communication, reflective practice and innovation in wound care to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
At the master’s level you will have the chance to structure your study to suit your interests and career aspirations by choosing between the following:
• A coursework stream: where you will investigate clinical risk management in relation to wound prevention, as well as consolidating advanced clinical practice skills in wound care.
• A research and coursework stream: where you will gain advanced skills in wound-related research
Details can be found at the Monash website here
Cardiff University
Wound Healing and Tissue Repair MSC
The MSc in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair is a three-year, inter-disciplinary, part-time, distance learning course.
The course attracts healthcare professionals from fields such as nursing, medicine, pharmacy, podiatry and the pharmaceutical industry, and offers the opportunity to study online alongside an international group of professionals from countries around the world.
It aims to enable you to explore and analyse existing and developing theories and concepts that underpin wound healing and tissue repair facilitating professional and personal growth, building upon your educational and vocational experience and developing your ability to become a life-long learner.
There will be an online induction week at the beginning of year one and two. Students are encouraged to participate in one live, synchronous session per day, which will be available at 3 different times. On-demand recordings of the synchronous activity will also be made available for viewing.
Stage T1 (first taught stage)
This stage lasts for one academic year and consists of an online induction block over a five-day period and five modules totalling 60 credits (of which no greater than 20 credits shall be at level 6, with the remainder at Level 7).
You may exit after this stage with a Postgraduate Certificate, if you have gained at least 60 credits (of which no greater than 20 credits shall be at level 6, with the remainder at Level 7), including the award of credit for any ‘required’ modules.
Stage T2 (second taught stage)
This stage lasts for a further academic year, to a total of two years for the taught stages, and consists of a further online induction block over a five-day period and three 20-credit modules totalling 60 credits, at Level 7, to achieve a total of 120 credits (of which no greater than 20 credits shall be at level 6, with the remainder at Level 7), to complete the taught stages.
You may exit after this stage with a Postgraduate Diploma, if you have gained at least 120 credits (of which no greater than 20 credits shall be at level 6, with the remainder at Level 7), including the award of credit for any ‘required’ modules.
Stage R: MSc research dissertation stage
The dissertation stage lasts for a further academic year, to a total of three years, and will include a dissertation of 60 credits at Level 7, to achieve a combined total of 180 credits (of which no greater than 20 credits shall be at level 6, with the remainder at Level 7), to complete the MSc programme.
The total normal duration to complete the full MSc course is three academic years (stages T1, T2 & R), from the date of initial registration. Please note an academic year in the UK starts in September
More details can be found on the Cardiff University website here
Non-credited Courses Available
EWMA
Online education in wound management
Lower leg ulcers e-learning here
Basic Wound Management e-Learning here
Atypical wounds e-learning here
Compression therapy e-learning here
Wound Wise- Wound diagnosis and wound treatment e-learning here
editing, thank you for your patience
Wintec - Waikato Master of Nursing (Level 9)
Ara - Canterbury
University of Auckland - Auckland
Monash University - Australia. Qualifications available: Graduate Certificate of Wound Care, Graduate Diploma of Wound Care, Master of Wound Care
Ausmed Education Pty Ltd - Australia (move to Other online learning https://www.ausmed.com.au/search )
links coming soon
EWMA European Wound Management Association Education
EPUAP European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Education Hub
