Patients with COVID-19 may be especially susceptible to unavoidable pressure injuries because of the way the COVID-19 virus interferes with the human body’s normal processes. Background: What is Considered an Unavoidable Pressure Injury? The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) has defined an unavoidable pressure injury as one where the proper evaluation was completed and…
Many wound care certification organizations have found themselves having to adapt to current COVID-19 precautions. If your wound care certification exam was scheduled to take place over these next few weeks, there are changes you need to know about. NAWCO Wound Certification Exam Rescheduling NAWCO has officially closed testing centers on March 20th. If you…
America’s medical providers deliver the best care possible and are trusted sources of health information for their patients and the community. With the unprecedented spread of COVID-19, medical facilities must use proper sanitization measures and work creatively to contain the virus. Below are helpful tips to help keep patients and staff safe, and empower patients…
The 2019-2020 outbreak of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is proving to have quicker transmissibility than SARS. With many school closures and increased burden on healthcare facilities, it’s important to educate yourself and be prepared. Know the Facts About Coronavirus The virus, which originated in Wuhan, China, been contracted by over 132,000 people and counting. The spread…
Are you looking for ways to earn CE hours online? Do you need a flexible CE schedule? WoundEducators’ courses are approved for continuing education hours! While many LPNs use our courses to help prepare for wound certification, many others use our wound care courses for the continuing education credits the courses provide. Upon completion of…
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…
Whether you are aiming for wound care certification or just want to learn more about wound care, our online wound care training courses can help you advance your skills – all on your own time! Aside from becoming certified, many healthcare professionals use our online wound care training courses to brush up on their skills,…
Staying Open or Closing for a Hurricane It’s a big question that every facility will face – should we stay open or should we close? The choice is never an easy one. Hospital Directors or Incident Command personnel will prepare for a hurricane by watching the storm closely. The Incident Command personnel will then determine…
What is a CWS Certified Wound Specialist? A CWS is a Certified Wound Specialist. Anyone using the CWS initials after their signature is proving that they have already taken and passed the CWS exam offered by the ABWM. The CWS certification is a valuable and accredited wound care certification worth pursuing. WoundEducators.com can start you…
When it comes to getting wound care certified, you have nothing to lose! Every one of our wound care certification courses comes with our highly acclaimed Until You Pass Guarantee. Confidence in Our Wound Care Education Our courses can be used to prepare for the WCC, CWS, CWCN, CWSP, or CWCA certification exam. We don’t…
