Wound care specialists have certain skills that are needed to succeed in this challenging subspecialty. The following attributes and skills are what will set you apart from your peers and put you head and shoulders above the rest: A lifelong love of learning – wound care specialists are constantly learning new techniques, skills and treatments…
Are you stuck in a rut in regards to your wound care training? Do you cling to the “old ways” of wound care management because you simply haven’t been able to keep up with the rapidly evolving changes in wound care protocols? If you feel that your wound care training is not up to par,…
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…
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…
Do you remember what you were taught about wound care in nursing school? Many of you may vaguely recall a lecture about the skin as an organ system, the layers of the skin and the function in regulating temperature and protecting us from infection. As far as wound care itself, I remember learning about clean…
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)….
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…
Wound care is one of the most rapidly changing and dynamic areas of medicine. New products and techniques are emerging all the time, and it is important for the wound care practitioner to keep up to date with advances in wound care in order to be able to continue to offer best current practice. It…
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…
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…
