Wound Care
At Monash University, we bring 25 years of expertise in wound care management, understanding the critical role it plays in supporting aging populations and the ongoing need for innovative approaches to deliver high-quality care. Our multi-disciplinary team of educators are experts in wound care, and active clinicians with demonstrated leadership in the field. Our team are also researchers at the forefront of pioneering innovative approaches in wound care management, helping to transform patient outcomes.
We offer a comprehensive range of advanced wound care courses, designed to elevate your expertise and skills in this essential area of healthcare. Our graduates have utilised their qualifications to springboard their career in wound care.
Our suite of courses are ideal for nurses, doctors, pharmacists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals looking to advance their knowledge and capabilities in wound care.
Tailored to meet the needs of today's healthcare landscape, our courses equip professionals with the latest evidence-based practices and problem-solving techniques. This enables health professionals to enhance clinical practice and achieve better wound care outcomes for their patients.
Flexible learning options
Our courses are available in a hybrid format, giving you the flexibility to study entirely online from wherever you are, or a blend of online and on-campus for hands-on workshops, at your convenience. This enables you to balance your professional development with your personal and work commitments.
Graduate Certificate of Wound Care (M4027)
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Ideal for: Healthcare professionals seeking foundational knowledge in wound care management. This course is a great option for a healthcare professional who is looking to return to university study.
Graduate Diploma of Wound Care (M5028)
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Ideal for: Health professionals looking to build on the Graduate Certificate of Wound Care and manage acute, chronic, and complex wounds effectively.
Master of Wound Care (M6035)
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Ideal for: Health professionals aiming to specialise in complex wound care management and lead in their field.Research excellence
Our researchers are making a difference in clinical practice by completing clinically relevant research that directly impacts on patients. Our research is focused on all aspects of wound management, from skin tears, venous leg ulcers, pressure injury and diabetes-related foot disease. Discover more about our wound care experts, their specialised areas of research, and how their work contributes to shaping our course delivery.
Hear from our students and alumni
Meet our alumni
Rebecca, a specialist in Geriatric Medicine at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, talks about why the Monash Master of Wound Care has become popular amongst her colleagues.
Betty, a registered nurse and proud graduate of our Master of Wound Care course, shares why she chose this program and how it was the perfect fit for her professional growth.
Have a question?
If you have a course-related question, you can email our our Wound Care team at mwoundcare.scs@monash.edu