Six Tips for Evaluating Wound Care Certification Programs – Choose the Right One for Your Needs

Interested in becoming a certified wound care professional? Before registering in a program, you should do your homework first. Not all wound care certification programs are created equal. The following are some tips to help you choose the right wound care program for your needs. Background, Discipline, and Prerequisites What is your educational background? Are you a…

Top 5 Wound Management Guidelines That Matter to You and Your Patient

Top 5 Wound Management Guidelines That Matter to You and Your Patient

Wound care is a collaborative effort between you and your patient. There are numerous wound management guidelines that favor both the clinician and the patient. Top 5 Wound Management Guidelines Wound Cleansing At one time, wounds were cleansed or irrigated with solutions that later proved to be toxic to healthy cells. Most experts now recommend…

Recommended Wound Care Product Manufacturers

Recommended Wound Care Product Manufacturers

Because wound management is such an exciting and dynamic area, many wound care product manufacturers are competing to offer products that offer demonstrable and reproducible benefits in patients. There is, however, a relatively select group of leading manufacturers that dominate the market, with the resources available to undertake large research and development programs (see Figure)….

Three Reasons Why a Wound Care Certification Course is Worth the Time and Money

Three Reasons Why a Wound Care Certification Course is Worth the Time and Money

There is a wealth of information readily obtainable to prove the benefits of wound care certification. Numerous studies demonstrate the tangible rewards available to individuals with a certification in wound care, from increased job stability and career progression to demonstrably improved outcomes for patients and greater reassurance for families. However, even though the evidence in…

Certification in Wound Care is a Journey and Not a Destination

Certification in Wound Care is a Journey and Not a Destination

Achieving certification in wound care is a worthy ambition and a valuable goal The benefits of  achieving certification in wound care are numerous, and can be measured in terms of personal satisfaction, improved job stability and career prospects, as well as better patient care and improved clinical outcomes. It is difficult to find a downside…

Four Steps to Better Wound Care Assessment

Four Steps to Better Wound Care Assessment

Wound care assessment, defined as the documentation of information obtained via observation, questioning, physical examination, and clinical investigations, is a fundamental aspect of wound management. Without wound assessment, it is not possible to gauge healing progress and therefore to determine whether or not a current intervention is effective and should be pursued or modified. Initial…

Treating Wounds in Children

Treating Wounds in Children

Much of the management of wounds in children is based upon clinical research and practical experience gained in adults, and on wound care products developed with an older population in mind. Although the basic principles of wound care are consistent across adults and children, there are some important differences that should be considered when treating…