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

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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…

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Wound Bed Preparation – TIME Mnemonic

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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

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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

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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…

Prepare Your Wound Clinic for COVID-19

Prepare Your Wound Clinic for COVID-19

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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…

How Coronavirus is Impacting Healthcare

How Coronavirus is Impacting Healthcare

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…