As a provider of wound care courses, you would expect us to believe passionately in the value of being wound care certified. However, you shouldn’t just take our word for it. There is plenty of evidence to show that wound care certification offers tangible benefits to you and your patients. Below are just some of…
When assessing wounds, it is important to assess the amount and type of wound drainage, as well as any odor associated with the wound. Drainage and odor can provide important clues regarding wound health, such as the possible presence of infection. Wound Drainage Characteristics Wound drainage can be described according to the following four characteristics/descriptors:…
Wound care plays a crucial role in providing effective healthcare, particularly for the aging population. With age, individuals face an increased risk of developing chronic wounds due to various age-related conditions. In this article, we will explore the impact of chronic conditions on wound development, the influence of aging on wound healing, and the essential…
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…
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…
Giving back has always been an integral part of WoundEducators’ foundation. After hearing news of the devastation Hurricane Dorian left in the Bahamas, we knew we had to help. Hurricane Dorian was considered the worst natural disaster in the Bahamas’ history. Dorian, a Category 5 storm, brought several days of 185-mph winds and great destruction…
Almost all podiatrists have received basic wound care training. Contrarily, few podiatrists have achieved full wound care certification. Throughout their career, Podiatrists will see many patients affected by chronic wounds. Having the right wound care education will help podiatrists better diagnose and treat these wounds. Podiatrist wound care certification begins by building on the general wound…
Whether you are aiming for wound care certification or just want to learn more about wound care, our online wound care training courses can help you advance your skills – all on your own time! Aside from becoming certified, many healthcare professionals use our online wound care training courses to brush up on their skills,…
The national average salary Wound Care Physician in the United States is $190,930 [1]. Specialty trained physicians have the advantage of having distinct job security due to the number of Americans suffering from chronic wounds. Surgeries Are More Common Than You Think Another important factor to consider in the overall scope and importance is the…
