Monash University
Graduate Certificate of Wound Care
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in assessing, treating and managing various types of wounds.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Wound Care course will 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. Graduates from the Graduate Certificate of Wound Care will receive 24 credit points guaranteed credit on admission to Master of Wound Care or Graduate Diploma of Wound Care.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Wound Care, students must fulfil a total of 24 credit points. All units are valued at six credit points each.
Foundation studies
- Principles of wound healing
- Wound assessment
- Wound management principles
- Acute and chronic wounds
Entry requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy, podiatry, medicine, nursing, or occupational therapy.
- At least two years of relevant clinical experience.
- Professional registration.
OR
Division 1 Registered Nurse with two years of relevant work clinical experience.
OR
Registration with Ahpra as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and at least three years of relevant work experience. Relevant work experience: experience in providing primary health care across primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings.
English language requirements
Level D
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0 and Speaking 7.0.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 65 Overall scores, with minimum scores: Listening 65, Reading 65, Speaking 65 and Writing 65.
- TOEFL Internet-based test: 98 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23 and Writing 27.
- Equivalent approved English test.
Extra requirements
To complete your course, you are required to demonstrate that you meet fitness for practice expectations.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that you will be able to:
- 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 the health outcomes of those with wounds.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average 2025 first-year fee: $17,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates based on a study load of 24 credit points.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of significant or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
