Telemedicine for Wound Care

Telemedicine for Wound Care

The pandemic has escalated the need for additional health care options, forcing a new revolution in patient care delivery. With recent world events, the adoption of telemedicine for wound care has quickly risen. Telemedicine is alternatively referred to as teleconsulting, telehealth, virtual visits, or TM. While we say ‘revolution in patient care delivery’, telemedicine for…

What’s The Difference Between Certification, Accreditation, and Licensing

A few things can get cloudy when talking about wound certifications, accreditations, and licensing. Sometimes, businesses can even purposely be vague with what they offer, leading consumers to make inaccurate conclusions. WoundEducators is here to set the record straight for you.  What is a Certification?  A ‘certification’ is simple – it’s a tool used to…

Wound Healing Awareness Month & Wound Care Specialists Week

Wound Healing Awareness Month & Wound Care Specialists Week

June is officially Wound Healing Awareness Month!  Wound Healing Awareness month was created by the American Board of Wound Management Foundation (ABWM). The ABWM Foundation’s goal of Wound Healing Awareness month is to expose the need for certified wound care professionals and promote proper wound care for all.  Wound Care Awareness Month (WHAM) Another goal…

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Wound Bed Preparation – TIME Mnemonic

As we have seen, the TIME mnemonic can be used to capture the fundamental principles of wound bed preparation.1,2 Become a professional at appropriate dressing selection for the different stages of wound healing within the TIME trick. As no single wound dressing is suitable for all wound types or healing stages, wounds should be assessed…

Comparing the Cost of Wound Care Courses
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Comparing the Cost of Wound Care Courses

Unsure of which wound care certification course to choose? Perhaps you’ve noticed how widely varied the cost of wound care programs can be. Can your top wound care course options justify the cost? What makes them so different? Compare what you will receive with each wound course vs what is included in the cost.  Doing…

Wound Educators Reveals Newly Updated Wound Certification Courses

Here at Wound Educators, our students have always been our number one priority. A few weeks ago, we fully revamped our online wound care certification courses. As the first online wound course provider, we aim to offer the most current wound care education for all healthcare providers.  Why the New Wound Care Course Updates? As…

Mistaking COVID-19 Symptoms as Pressure Injuries
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Mistaking COVID-19 Symptoms as Pressure Injuries

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…

How to Reschedule a Wound Certification Exam
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How to Reschedule a Wound Certification Exam

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…