Ufs Form 5: Short Learning Programme

UFS FORM 5: SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME

SECTION A: CATALOGUE

CODE: HEQC/H06/HEA/SLWC (non-credit-bearing)

TITLE: Basic Principles of Wound Care

NQF LEVEL: 5

NOTIONAL LEARNING HOURS: 400 hours

FORMAL CONTACT TIME: 40 hours

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE:

Formal learning:

Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification (NQF: Level 4) with Biology and/or Physiology as subjects

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.  Deliver quality, comprehensive evidence based wound care to individuals, groups and/or communities as case manager and/or as a member of a health care team, by utilizing relevant information, scientific findings and technology.

2.  Contribute to the quality assurance of a health care service/programme and the planning, organizing, implementation and evaluation of innovative actions for its adaptation/improvement.

3.  Take part in setting optimum standards of wound care

4.  Make accurate diagnoses after carrying out a comprehensive assessment, compile nursing care plans that are workable in practice, monitor care by means of objective methods and ensure appropriate follow-up care for patients with:

  Traumatic wounds, e.g. stab wounds, burns, lacerations and/or abrasions

  Surgical wounds

  Chronic wounds, e.g. pressure sores, lower leg ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, etc

5.  Prevent or eliminate factors that impair wound healing and support factors that promote wound healing.

6.  Give the patient and family appropriate instruction regarding self care of the wound.

7.  Implement precautions to prevent potential complications in wounds or identify and manage wound complications effectively.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT:

  Physiology of wound healing

  Basic infection control practice

  Factors that may affect wound healing

  Basic principles of wound care regarding

ð  Protection of the surrounding skin

ð  Wound cleansing

ð  Debridement

ð  Topical treatment

ð  Selection of wound dressing

ð  Application of bandages

  Management of

ð  Traumatic wounds

ð  Surgical wounds

ð  Chronic wounds

  Precautions to prevent potential complications in wounds

  Patient education regarding the prevention of ulcers/treatment of wounds/ulcers

CRITICAL OUTCOMES SUPPORTED BY SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME:

Specific Outcome / Solve problems/ make decisions / Teamwork / Organization / Information / Communication / Technology / Related systems / Personal development /
1. Deliver quality, comprehensive wound care to individuals, groups and/or communities as case manager and/or as a member of a health care team, by utilizing relevant information, scientific findings and technology. / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä
2. Contribute to the quality assurance of a health care service/programme and the planning, organizing, implementation and evaluation of innovative actions for its adaptation/improvement. / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä
3. Take part in setting optimum standards of wound care / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä
4. Make accurate diagnoses after carrying out a comprehensive assessment, compile nursing care plans that are workable in practice, monitor care by means of objective methods and ensure appropriate follow-up care for patients with:
  Traumatic wounds, e.g. stab wounds, burns, lacerations and/or abrasions
  Surgical wounds
  Chronic wounds, e.g. pressure sores, lower leg ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, etc / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä
5. Prevent or eliminate factors that impair wound healing and support factors that promote wound healing. / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä
6. Give the patient and family appropriate instruction regarding self care of the wound. / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä
7. Implement precautions to prevent potential complications in wounds or identify and manage wound complications effectively. / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä / Ä

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:

·  Case studies

·  Workbook

·  Participation in workshops and group activities

·  Reflection reports

·  Reports of visits to clinical settings

·  Written tests

·  Competency test

ORGANIZING FIELD: 9

(1 = Agriculture and Nature Conservation) (7 = Human and Social Studies)

(2 = Culture and Arts) (8 = Law, Military Science and Security)

(3 = Business, Commerce and Management Studies) (9 = Health Sciences and Social Services)

(4 = Communication Studies and Language) (10 = Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences)

(5 = Education, Training and Development) (11 = Services)

(6 = Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology) (12 = Physical Planning and Construction)

APPROVAL DATE: 25 July 2006 at UFS Programmes Committee

REVIEW DATE: 2008

DEPARTMENTAL OR PROGRAMME “HOME”: School of Nursing

UFS

COORDINATOR: Prof. M. Mulder

+27 (0)51 – 401 3475

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