Unsure of which wound care certification course to choose? Compare what you will receive with each course vs what is included in the cost. Can your top wound care course options justify the cost?
Doing your wound care certification research up front will benefit you in the long run. Almost every wound care certification course out there does not include the cost of the certification test. Doing your research allows you to save money and choose a wound care course that provides the most value to you.
We compare our online wound care courses to other popular wound care education companies – see how our course compares to three other anonymous online course providers.
Full Wound Care Comparison PDF
CE Hours
WoundEducators provides more wound care CE hours than any other leading wound care certification provider. WoundEducators gives double the CE hours other companies do. The CE hours awarded for completing one of our courses is between 50-60, depending on your education/course level. Getting two times the CE hours for a fraction of the cost is one reason many people choose our courses. Company 1, 2, and 3 only offer between 15-22 CE hours.
Accredited Wound Care Courses
Not only do you get more CE hours with WoundEducators, but the CE hours earned are independently reviewed. We have submitted our courses to independent standardization boards to ensure that they meet the high standards set for wound care certification education. Our courses will provide all the necessary prep work and education needed to pass your exam.
Choose a wound care education that is independently reviewed, or risk not learning as much as you need to pass the exam. Practicing healthcare professionals who have taken the national wound care certification exams developed our courses!
Course Access
Our traditional online course access is six months. Our courses can be completed in six months by just dedicating 2.5 hours a week. The most expensive wound care course (Company 1) is also the course with the shortest availability time – 90 days. Company 2 will provide 365 days of access, but it is roughly double the cost of WoundEducators courses. Competitor 4 has unlimited access for a low price, but the course will only provide you with an unaccredited certificate of completion at the end.
Additional Items Included
As mentioned earlier, course access is six months, but we also offer an Until You Pass course access. If you do not pass your exam the first time, we will reopen your course free of charge. We are the only wound care education provider with this added benefit.
Every company compared includes wound care certification study guides and practice exams. WoundEducators also includes a wound care textbook that is yours to keep forever. While all compared courses (including ours) are 100% online, the wound care textbook is an extra offering we include to help reinforce your training. In addition to the textbook, wound care sample products are also included in the comprehensive course cost. But that’s not it! We can safely say that more is included in our wound care course than any other compared company. We also include a CD with practice case studies and a product resource guide listing all current products and vendors available- all yours to keep, long after your course is complete.
Which Wound Care Exam is Recommend?
Be critical of which certifications your wound care course steer you towards. The certification exam they encourage you to take might be for THEIR benefit, not yours. Company 4 provides its own in-house wound care certification, one that is not nationally recognized nor accredited. WoundEducators encourages you to pursue the wound care certification that will benefit your career the most.
We believe that all healthcare professionals cannot be standardized into the same certification. We recognize that nurses, MAs, physicians, etc. should all pursue different paths to obtain the most professional recognition and career value. We are as transparent as possible about the different certification exams offered. On our site you will find the cost of each wound care certification exam, the certification boards that regulate them, and the eligibility criteria of each.
Don’t let your hard work and studying fall short – choose an accredited wound care course AND an accredited wound care certification!
Dare to Compare Wound Care Courses
What sets WoundEducators.com apart is the added benefits for no additional cost. We offer more CE hours than any other online wound care course. Our course cost includes a wound care textbook, study guides, practice tests, wound care products, CD, and wound care resource guide. Enroll in our wound care course and also get generous course access timing, and a thorough evidence-based education that will help you pass the accredited CWS, CWSP, CWCA, CWCN and WCC exams, or any other wound care certification of your choice.
why is the WCC no longer accredited? Glad I saw this. However, I was told the CWS exam had some questions relative to reimbursement and geared toward a PT business. As an RN I do not get involved in the business aspects of a wound business. What texts can help me with should I encounter questions of this nature?
Hi Lydia,
On May 10, 2019, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) granted accreditation to the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Wound Care Certified (WCC) Certification for demonstrating compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. The accreditation is valid for 5 years. NCCA is the accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.
I am interested in your wound care certification course with the 6 months and guaranteed until you pass exam.
I am a AD RN. Am I able to take the course?
How much would it cost? Can you send me a breakdown on the different classes or modules that the course includes? Do you havr advanced classes after you’re certified?
Feel free to call me at 972 896 0603
Thanks so much!!
Susie Kahn RN
Susie, Our RN course is $897. Purchase here: https://woundeducators.com/wound-care-certification-courses/rn/ Our course covers all major topics presented in the WCC, CWS, CWSP, CWCN, and CWCA exams, including but not limited to: debridement, wound dressings, and these: https://woundeducators.com/wound-care-course-topics/.
Im trying to understand your coarse. When i finish i could take the wcc or cws is that correct? Your company just recommends cws correct?
Sheila, you can use our course to prepare for the WCC, CWS, CWSP, CWCA, or CWCN certifications. All are accredited wound care certfications. Your current license and clinical experience will dictate which certification you can pursue.
Hello, i’m Italian nurse. Is the certificate also valid in Italy?
Laura,
Our courses ship worldwide and you can use them to better your wound care management. For test centers outside the United States, please refer to your examination’s Candidate Handbook or your eligibility confirmation email for instructions on international scheduling. See the ABWM’s CWS handbook here – http://www.abwmcertified.org/uploads/pdfs_forms/ABWM_Handbook_CWS_March_2019.pdf
How long does the RN course typically take to complete?
Blu,
The course provides you with 6 months of access, so even if you dedicated only 2.5 hours a week to the course, you’d have time to complete it. It averages 57 hours, so you can complete at your own pace during that six months. If you need more time, course extensions are also available for purchase.