Education

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

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Wintec - Waikato  Postgraduate and Master's for Nursing 

Ara - Canterbury

Massey 

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 )

EWMA  European Wound Management Association Education

EPUAP European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel  Education Hub

The NZWCS is pleased once again to demonstrate its support of education for health professionals involved in wound management in Aotearoa/New Zealand by providing scholarships to our members.  This helps us to achieve our aims, as follows;

Aims of the Society

1. To improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with wound and skin integrity problems.

2. To provide and encourage best practice wound management across all health care settings.

3. To be a recognised voice at a national and local level in any issues relating to wound healing or maintaining skin integrity.

4. To participate in relevant or appropriate national and international forums and guideline development.

These aims are achieved by several means. The NZWCS encourages education at national and local levels and provides support for members to enhance their practice and knowledge in wound management by providing annual education scholarships.

Conference Related Scholarships

Aotearoa/New Zealand Conferences:

• One scholarship of $1000 per year for attendance at a national, wound-related conference (other than the NZWCS conference).

Timing:   Applications open on the 1st of March and close on the 30th of April at 11.45pm each year.

Overseas Conferences:

• One scholarship of $2000 per year for attendance at an international, wound-related conference.  

Timing:   Applications open on the 1st of March and close on the 30th of April at 11.45pm each year.

• One scholarship of $4000 per year for attendance at an international, wound-related conference with special conditions.  This is at the discretion of the Financial Governance Group and dependent on available funding.  The President or Vice President are funded to represent the society at certain overseas forums and thus must be a priority for budgeting.

Terms and Conditions

Applicants for all these scholarships must:

• be a current Full Member or Corporate Member of the New Zealand Wound Care Society,
• have been a member for a minimum of one year at the time of application,
• not been the recipient of an NZWCS scholarship within the last 24 months,
• have the support of their manager to attend the conference,
• complete a report suitable for the Tissue Issue using the 'Guidance for Reflective Writing' as a guide
• submit the report within three weeks of returning home from the conference,
• complete an online application via the link shown below (you must be logged in to access the link)
  
• read the full terms and conditions below.

Certificate in Wound Debridement (level 7)

New Zealand’s only 700-level wound debridement course with competency in conservative sharp wound debridement (CSWD).

For comprehensive information and to apply for this course search 'wound' at  www.op.ac.nz

April to  October 2025

What you study

The course curriculum is designed by the New Zealand Wound Care Society (NZWCS) in partnership with Wendy White WoundCare. This unique micro-credentialed course incorporates WOUNDed® learning resources with NZWCS-specific content. Course learning includes online, self-directed learning, facilitated virtual tutorials, a two-day CSWD skills face-to-face practicum (this includes a multidisciplinary approach to lower leg and diabetic foot disease), and one-on-one mentoring in clinical practice to gain competency. If you are unable to find a suitable mentor please contact the NZWCS for assistance.

Course requirements

Registered health professional (RN, Nurse Practitioner, EN, Podiatrist or Doctor) working with adults and performing, at least weekly, wound care procedures.
The learner will require organisational support to undertake mentor-supervised CSWD procedures within their health care setting.

Face-to-face practicum

There is a choice of two locations available for the face-to-face. (book early to get your preferred location)

Dunedin - Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 June, 2025
Auckland - Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July, 2025

Mentoring

 If you require assistance to find a mentor please contact the NZWCS Administrator.

For full information or to apply

For full information and to apply 'wound' at  www.op.ac.nz  

For a pamphlet - download here

We’re here to support your professional growth, celebrate your achievements, and share your knowledge with the wider wound care community. Below, you’ll find a range of opportunities and resources to help you develop and showcase your expertise.  Click on the boxes below for each of the following;

Guidance for Writing a Case Study
This tutorial provides an introduction to writing effective clinical case studies, including guidance on structure, consent, and key clinical details. It also covers the next steps if you’re interested in getting your work published.

Awards for Outside Publications
Have you recently published a wound-related article? Learn how to apply for our award recognising excellence in published work by our members.

Awards for Tissue Issue
Our newsletter, The Tissue Issue, is a platform for sharing real-world experiences, clinical insights, and innovative approaches in wound care. We encourage members to contribute articles, case studies or reflections. Sharing your work not only supports professional learning across our community, but also helps raise the standard of care in Aotearoa.
Whether you’re sharing a new technique, highlighting a team effort, or reflecting on a challenging case, your work deserves to be recognised. This is your opportunity to inspire others while celebrating your own professional growth.

Undergraduate Case Study Competition
This annual competition encourages undergraduate students to submit a clinical case study for review and recognition. Entries are due by 31 December each year.

Click on the boxes below.

Here you will find links to Webinars and Courses

Wound Awareness Week 2026

Wound Awareness Week is a key event in the NZWCS calendar, taking place during the third week of July. In 2026, it will be observed from July 20th to July 26th.

The Society is honoured to have many experts among its members.  

The theme and event details of WAW will be posted closer to the time

Save the date:  Mobile Health hosted event will be on Tuesday, 21st July 2026

To create a Zoom account for free go to: https://zoom.us/signup#/signup

Go to our Events - NZWCS Study days and seminars to register

 Past Wound Awareness Week educational resources