How to Obtain Wound Care Certification in 4 Easy Steps

how to obtain wound care certification

Wound care knowledge is fast becoming a requirement in many workplaces. With our population aging and the number of individuals living with diabetes climbing, most health care professionals encounter wounds on a routine basis. Becoming a certified wound care professional can assist you both in advancing your career and in your daily practice. Wondering how to obtain wound care certification? We can help you obtain wound care certification in 4 easy steps:

  1. Determine eligibility: Wondering if are eligible to take a wound care certification exam? Any health care professional with at least three years of experience related to wound care management is eligible to take the examination.

Are you questioning how to obtain wound care certification if you do not have enough experience? No problem- we recommend that you take the wound care certification course and obtain your completion certificate and continuing education hours. You can present the certificate to your employer, which will show that you have completed an advanced wound care course and may help you get more experience. Once you have the required experience to write the exam, Wound Educators will re-enroll you in the course at no charge (provided it is within 3 years of purchase).

  1. Choose a course: You could challenge the exam, but without preparation the likelihood of passing is low. The test is difficult and is designed to test your knowledge in a variety of wound care areas, such as physiology, management of wounds, etiology and prevention of wounds, different types of wounds…without a thorough preparation course, you might find yourself out of money and without your certification. Wound Educators offers a variety of wound care certification courses for health care professionals, including LPNs, RNs, physicians, physician assistants and occupation/physical therapists. Wound Educators offers:
  • The opportunity to study where and when you want so that you can learn at your own pace while continuing to work
  • Interactive lessons that keep you engaged and interested, as well as increasing your retention of the learned material
  • Lower cost per course when compared to traditional courses, without the hassle of travel time and expense
  • Accredited courses that have been subjected to rigorous, systematic and intensive review
  • Risk-free guarantee (you can take the course until you pass the exam!)
  1. Receive your certificate of completion: All of the courses provided by Wound Educators are formally approved for continuing education hours. Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion for a total of 50 to 60 hours, depending on the course taken. Even if you choose to take the course for continuing education hours and to increase your knowledge without taking the wound care certification exam, you will be head and shoulders above others who have not taken a wound care certification course.
  2. Apply to write the wound care certification exam: Once you login to your learner’s portal on Wound Educators, you will be able to download the exam application. The wound care certification exam is provided by an independent certifying body. Certification is accredited and is approved in all states. You will mail the application and required fee directly to the certifying body.

Now you know how to obtain wound care certification in 4 easy steps- the only thing left to do is study hard! The exam is costly and challenging, so you will want to pass the first time. No need to worry, however, as our course tests you extensively along the way with quizzes and tests after each topic. You can also revisit any topic at any time if you are struggling in a certain area.

Now that you know how to obtain wound care certification you are ready to begin your journey. View our wound care certification courses and register today!  We’re here to help. If you have questions, Feel free to contact us or visit our FAQ page for more information.

19 Comments

  1. I am a recent BSN grad & a registered nurse. Still searching for a job but I had some experience in home health by a certified wound care RN. Loved seeing the wounds heal & would like to get my certification. However, I don’t have the money to take your course. Do you provide a payment plan to take the course?
    Katherine Decker, BSN, RN ([email protected])

  2. I have been thinking about this for some time now. . How in demand would this cert. Be in a certain. Area? ? , what’s the best way to find out?

    1. Thank you for your interest in WoundEducators.com. Wound care certification is a growing niche and the demand is increasing exponentially. In fact, many facilities are now requiring employees to have wound care certification.

      The WoundEducators.com online interactive educational programs are convenient and will prepare you for the wound care certification exam provided by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). For more information about the ABWM exam eligibility requirements visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-certification/abwm.

      The following presentation provides a brief overview of our program: https://woundeducators.com/course-preview/

      If you are leaning toward a course that will eliminate the need travel and missed work then the WoundEducators.com online course can accommodate you there and will also allow you to proceed at your own pace with a high level of learning and retention.

      For more information and to register, please visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-care-certification-courses/

      We will look forward to having you as a student.

      Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

      1. Hello, my name is Joyce, since I was in Nursing school, wound care was an obsession for me. My question is do you have that course for LPN also. Please let me know I would be more than happy to be part of it. Thanks in advance.

        1. Hi Joyce,

          Thank you for your interest in WoundEducators.com. Since you have a passion for wound care, you have come to the right place!

          The WoundEducators.com online interactive educational programs are convenient and will prepare you for the nationally accredited wound care certification exam provided by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). For more information about the ABWM exam eligibility requirements visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-certification/abwm. The esteemed CWCA is an accredited certification an is recognized in all states.

          The following presentation provides a brief overview of our program: https://woundeducators.com/course-preview/

          If you are leaning toward a course that will eliminate the need travel and missed work then the WoundEducators.com online course can accommodate you there and will also allow you to proceed at your own pace with a high level of learning and retention.

          As a LPN we recommend our 50 hour LPN Wound Certification Course. For more information and to register, please visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-care-certification-courses/wound-care-certification-lpn/

          The LPN wound certification is fully accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing center (ANCC) for 50 CE hours and is accepted in all states.

  3. I have been taking care of my brother for twenty years his bed bound I know that am good in wound care .

  4. Hey, I have been interested in wound care for a while. Unfortunately in Ontario Canada, only nurses with a bachelor degree or five years of wound care experience can be enrolled in an approved 9 or 12 month certificate program offered here. So I am a registered practical nurse aka LPN in the USA. So my question is that if this certificate is recognized here. Thanks

    1. Daniel, many paths require you to have an educational component. Which certification are you interested in pursuing, and how many years of wound care experience do you have?

  5. Hello,
    My name is Cody. I am highly interested in wound care. I was wondering could a pharmacy tech or even someone who work in a home medical/pharmacy, obtain this certification? Or does the person have to have at least an LPN degree.

    1. Hey Cody, anyone can take our Basic Wound Care course and earn a completion certificate. For board certification, you can try to obtain the CWCA certification if you can prove you have 3 years of wound care experience or have worked in a wound care setting. The experience does not need to be consecutive. If you’d like to see if you meet all additional CWCA requirements, please contact the ABWM directly. Best of luck!

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