The WCC® Certification is Now Accredited by the NCCA®

The WCC® Certification is Now Accredited by the NCCA®

NAWCO®, the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy, announced on May 10th, 2019 that their Wound Care Certified WCC® certification received national NCCA® accreditation.  The NCCA®, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, independently reviewed the WCC® certification and determined that the material covered in the exam and the eligibility requirements met the program standards…

Additional Wound Certification Options

Additional Wound Certification Options

Wound management today is truly a multidisciplinary concern. Entire teams are now involved in the management of wounded patients, bringing their own expertise and experience to the holistic management of patients. Even professionals who do not come into daily contact with patients are expected to know and understand in greater depth the current issues in…

New CWS Certified Wound Care Specialist Eligibility Requirements
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New CWS Certified Wound Care Specialist Eligibility Requirements

This month, the ABWM announced two major changes to their CWS Certified Wound Specialist eligibility. The first major change is the expansion of professional licenses accepted for Certified Wound Specialists- Diploma RNs and Associate RNs can now become CWS certified! This is a positive change made by the ABWM to help healthcare professionals who are…

Gain Wound Care Experience with WoundEducators Wound Care Courses
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Gain Wound Care Experience with WoundEducators Wound Care Courses

Our courses are commonly used to help prepare healthcare professionals for accredited wound certification. The wound care courses we offer can also be used to help you gain professional experience. Often, our students will use their wound care course completion certificate to leverage more wound-related experience.  With Your Current Employer  After completing our online wound…

Wound Care Certification for Podiatrists
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Wound Care Certification for Podiatrists

Almost all podiatrists have received basic wound care training.  Contrarily, few podiatrists have achieved full wound care certification. Throughout their career, Podiatrists will see many patients affected by chronic wounds. Having the right wound care education will help podiatrists better diagnose and treat these wounds. Podiatrist wound care certification begins by building on the general wound…

Types of Wound Debridement

Types of Wound Debridement

Debridement is the removal of foreign material, devitalized tissue, or contaminated tissue from the wound bed. Debridement is an important procedure that greatly affects how a wound will heal. Necrotizing tissue has a negative effect on wound healing. Removal by medical intervention is often necessary.  Many wound dressings provide sufficient debridement without further intervention. Wound…

Sickle Cell Ulcers: Summary

Sickle Cell Ulcers: Summary

Sickle cell ulcers affect around 75% of all sickle cell sufferers and can prove extremely painful and debilitating for the patient. Management of sickle cell ulcers relies on the effective implementation of good wound care practices. However, even under optimal treatment conditions, sickle cell ulcers can prove extremely intractable and may persist for several months…