Post Graduate Diploma in Wound Care Management
(N/721/7/0096) (07/26) (MQA/PA 14728)
Programme Overview
The Post Graduate Diploma in Wound Care Management program at Lincoln University College aims to prepare healthcare practitioners to effectively handle complex wound healing management. The goal is to equip experienced, committed healthcare professionals with the required knowledge and abilities in wound healing and tissue restoration so that patients receive the best possible treatment. The curriculum is aimed to help health professionals improve their knowledge and skills in caring for patients with complex wounds, which is becoming more common. Students will learn specialized skills that will allow them to develop, implement, and evaluate wound care management programs.
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGWM7013 | Anatomy & Physiology (Including – The Skin & Vascular System) | 3 |
| 2 | PGWM7022 | Hygiene and Microbiology | 2 |
| 3 | PGWM7033 | Basics in Wound Healing | 3 |
| 4 | PGWM7043 | Wound Infection and Documentation | 3 |
| 5 | PGWM7052 | Classification of dressing material, Handling and Dressing Changes | 2 |
| 6 | PGWM7063 | Ulcuscruris (venosum, arteriosum and treatment pathway) | 3 |
| 7 | PGWM7072 | Compression Therapy | 2 |
| 8 | PGWM7083 | Nutrition, Diabetic Foot Syndrome + Treatment Pathway | 3 |
| 9 | PGWM7092 | Pain Management | 2 |
| 10 | PGWM7103 | Wound Closure (Surgical, Stagnant and Burn) | 3 |
| Elective (Please choose any two from the following): | |||
| 11 | PGWM7113 | Legal bases in wound management | 3 |
| 12 | PGWM7123 | Evidence bases medicine | 3 |
| 13 | PGWM7133 | Palliative Therapy of Wounds | 3 |
| 14 | PGWM7143 | Differential Diagnosis in Chronic wounds | 3 |
| 15 | PGWM7156 | Project | 6 |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements :
i. A bachelor’s degree [(Level 6, Malaysian Qualification Framework, MQF)] in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, or related fields or equivalent as accepted by Lincoln university college senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or
ii. A bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field, or
iii. Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.
English Requirements :
International students must have proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPS must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.
Career Opportunities
In a number of health care settings, health care practitioners trained in sophisticated wound management are required. Graduates of this program are health professionals and include:
- Wound care Manager
- Wound care Specialist
- Wound care Nurse
- Wound care Lecturer in Medical college and university
- Clinical Coordinator for Skin and Wound Care
- Wound Care Administrator
- Wound Care Sales Consultant
Program Aim
The graduates will have a good understanding about the pathophysiology of different types of wounds and its care. Usages of different types of implication arising from different types of wound care products. They also gather risk management skill and learn the patient care management. The program Post Graduate Diploma in Wound Care Management will produce managers and specialists who are:
- Knowledgeable and competent in critical thinking, problem solving and performing wound care problems with cognitive skills.
- Capable of adopting methodical, accurate responsibility through effective communication within a team.
- Competent to demonstrate leadership and numerical skills for wound care research work.
- Able to identify the business opportunities, managerial and entrepreneurship skill for social development with lifelong and ethical responsibility through attitudes, proper value, and professionalism in the field of wound care.