Wound care certification. You know that it would be great for you, great for your patients, and great for your institution. But the acronyms alone are overwhelming! Don’t worry, we will show you the important steps to achieve wound care certification.
Important things you should know about wound care certification
First and most important, wound care certification should be accredited. Accreditation is an assertion of quality, and demonstrates excellence in training, knowledge, and expertise. Accredited wound care certification tells patients and colleagues that you have achieved a level of excellence, and that you have committed to lifelong learning. That’s got to be worth shouting about, surely?
Second, you should be allowed to decide yourself how you will prepare for the certification exam. In order to maintain accreditation, a certification board must be independent from any educational company. This means that a certification board should not provide undue influence, pressure, require, market or encourage which course you should take to prepare for the exam.
Finally, the course and certification exam should be consistent with your educational level and professional license. One exam could not and should not test all levels.
How to Prepare for the Wound Certification Exam
The wound care certification exam is difficult. But then, anything worthwhile takes time and effort. Unfortunately, if you do not pass the exam, you will have wasted not only time and effort, but also money.
The course you choose to prepare you for certification needs to offer you a number of things. Specifically, the course should provide sufficient study hours, plenty of study materials, ample time and unlimited access to course materials. In addition, the course should provide accredited Continuing Education hours, so that you get credit for all that hard work.
It is here that online courses shine. Courses based online offer a multi-pronged approach for engaging learning. The online environment is ideal for use of audio, images, videos, flashcards and multiple checkpoints, quizzes and tests to make sure you retain the information learned. Interactivity is the key!
Online courses also offer you the convenience and flexibility that a classroom-based environment could never do. They save you time, expense and the hassle of traveling. Finally, because online providers do not have to cover costs associated with traditional teaching methods, online courses are considerably cheaper than classroom-based alternatives.
WoundEducators is proud to be the first provider of online wound care certification courses anywhere in the world!
With WoundEducators, you get all of the advantages of an online course at a cost that others cannot match. In fact, with WoundEducators, you get double the education for one-third of the cost. Don’t believe us? Shop around and compare cost/CE hour for our courses versus the competition. Plus, with our courses you enjoy 6-month unlimited course access and the wound training kit is yours to keep.
Join the growing number of certified wound care professionals. The benefits of choosing an accredited wound care certification will ensure that your credential meets industry standards, and carries the prestige of a formal accredited certification.
Register today and you’ll be on your way to that accredited wound care certification you never thought you would achieve.
i took this course. great customer service. had the opportunity to speak with Mr.Swezey, very genuine, encouraging and supportive as well. i was able to juggle my work schedule AND my other courses along with training for my certification. good luck to all the future wound educator students. THANKS AGAIN KAREN :).
Thanks for your valuable feedback!
Wondering what dates you will be doing classes that can be attended. I am not really a online kind of learner prefer a class setting. Was looking for one in Sacramento California. Thank you!
We only provide online courses as we have found online wound care training to be far more effective than classroom training. Wound care is very visual and our learning platform allows you to view videos, images and engage in interactions to help retention. Preview our course to see how it works.
how many years clinical experience do you need to sit for exam?
The American Board of Wound Management describes three years of clinical experience as:
“Three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.” Find our more about our wound care certification courses.
I had wound care experience for almost 5 years being a home health nurse from 2010 – 2010. Does this mean that I can apply for wound certification exam? And since I have the BSN degree, I can apply for a wound care specialist certification? And what would be the requirements for this?
Thank you very much.
Hi Amor,
The American Board of Wound Management describes three years of clinical experience as:
“Three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.”
The WoundEducators.com online interactive educational programs are convenient and will prepare you for the nationally accredited wound care certification exam provided by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). For more information about the ABWM exam eligibility requirements please visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-certification/abwm.
The following presentation provides a brief overview of our program: https://woundeducators.com/course-preview/
We also recommend reading the following article: The Importance of Formal Accredited Certification in Wound Care:
https://woundeducators.com/accredited-wound-certification/
If you are leaning toward a course that will eliminate the need for travel and work absences, then the WoundEducators.com online course is perfect for you. It will also allow you to proceed at your own pace with a high level of learning and retention.
As a BSN, we recommend our 57-hour BSN/NP Wound Certification Course. For more information and to register, please visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-care-certification-courses/bsn-np/
The BSN-NP wound certification course is fully accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing center (ANCC) for 57 CE hours and is accepted in all states.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Do you give it in canada
Hi Joanne,
Thank you for your interest in WoundEducators.com
You can certainly take our courses from Canada. We have many international students take our course and achieve wound care certification You will have 6-month access to the online course. Shipment of your training kit is included in the price of the course.
The test center locations where you can sit for the wound certification exam in Canada can be viewed here: http://online.goamp.com/CandidateHome/displayTCList.aspx?pExamID=21400
If you are leaning toward a course that will eliminate the need for travel and work absences, then the WoundEducators.com online course is perfect for you. It will also allow you to proceed at your own pace with a high level of learning and retention.
For more information and to register, view our wound care certification courses.
Can PTAs become certified or strictly PTs?
As a PTA you can absolutely be certified provided you have the required wound related experience.
The American Board of Wound Management describes three years of clinical experience as:
“Three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.”
The WoundEducators.com online interactive educational programs are convenient and will prepare you for the nationally accredited wound care certification exam provided by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). For more information about the ABWM exam eligibility requirements please visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-certification/abwm.
The following presentation provides a brief overview of our program: https://woundeducators.com/course-preview/
We also recommend reading the following article: The Importance of Formal Accredited Certification in Wound Care:
https://woundeducators.com/accredited-wound-certification/
If you are leaning toward a course that will eliminate the need for travel and work absences, then the WoundEducators.com online course is perfect for you. It will also allow you to proceed at your own pace with a high level of learning and retention.
As a PTA we recommend our 50 hour Basic Wound Certification Course. For more information and to register, please visit: https://woundeducators.com/wound-care-certification-courses/b/
Can LPN become wound care certified?
Yes LPNs can become wound care certified provided you have enough wound care experience.
The American Board of Wound Management describes three years of clinical experience as:
“Three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.” For more information view our wound care certification courses.
Can LPN beomce certified in wound care?
Absolutely! LPN’s can become certified provided they meet the eligibility requirements. For detailed information about accredited wound care certification and the eligibility requirements visit: https://woundeducators.com/accredited-wound-certification/
I am an RN working towards my BSN, can i take the BSN certification course? I imagine once i have my BSN i won’t want to repeat this course again?
Yes, I recommend the BSN course. Once you receive your BSN you will then be able to sit for the accredited CWS wound certification exam. For more information see our wound care certification courses.
I live in Idaho, do you know if a CNA can utilize the certification in Idaho?
Thank you, Reni’ Fodge
Hi Reni’,
Thank you for your interest in WoundEducators.com.
Yes, as a CNA you can certainly become achieve accredited CE hours and an accredited certification provided you meet the eligibility requirements.
There are no eligibility requirements to take our course. To sit for the certification exam you will need to show 3 years of clinical experience.
The American Board of Wound Management describes three years of clinical experience as:
“Three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.”
For more information and to register visit the CNA wound care certification course.
I live in New Zealand – are we able to utilise woundeducator courses and sit final exam in New Zealand
Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your interest in WoundEducators.com
You can certainly take our courses from New Zealand. We have many international students take our course and achieve wound care certification You will have 6-month access to the online course. Shipment of your training kit is included in the price of the course.
The testing center is located at:
Auckland, New Zealand
Examinations Office, Room 108
The Clocktower, 22 Princes Street
Auckland, 1010 NEW ZEALAND.
If you are leaning toward a course that will eliminate the need for travel and work absences, then the WoundEducators.com online course is perfect for you. It will also allow you to proceed at your own pace with a high level of learning and retention.
There are no eligibility requirements to take our course. To sit for the certification exam, you will need to show three years of clinical experience. The ABWM defines three years of clinical experience as follows:
“Three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.”
If you do not have the required clinical experience at this time, please contact us so that we can provide you with alternative options.
The following presentation provides a brief overview of our program: https://woundeducators.com/course-preview/.
I have been working as a RN in Sri Lanka and have 15years experience. I’m interesting in wound care management and currently working as a wound care nurse. But still I couldn’t obtain a formal certificate in Wound care. Please let me to know that I have eligible to follow the certificate course in wound care.
I’m a CNA with experience over 30 years caring for patients in Nursing Setting, Mental Health, Homes Setting. I have been looking into your wound care on line, for the pass couple years. Wound care has always been another level of nursing care i will like to achieve. I always had felt very confident in dealing with wound care in home setting, and assisting Nurses with wound care. I am very interesting in taking my experience to next level and becoming wound care specialist would i qualify to take this course on line having a CNA experience over 30 years
Hi Catherine, It sounds like you would absolutely be eligible and a great asset your patients and employer! There are no eligibility requirements to take our course. To sit for the certification exam, you will need to show three years of clinical experience. The ABWM defines three years of clinical experience as follows:
“Three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.”
The following presentation provides a brief overview of our program: http://woundeducators.com/course-preview/.
As a CNA, we recommend our 50-hour CNA Wound Certification Course. For more information and to register, please visit: http://woundeducators.com/wound-care-certification-courses/cna-ma/.
I sent you an email with detailed information.
Dear sir/ madam .
I am a plantation medical practitioner , having more than 17 years of experience in primary Health care and emergency I would wish to know what is da ideal course for me in wound care .
Regards
H.N.Dawsonn
H.N. Dawson,
We recommend the advanced wound care certification course – https://woundeducators.com/wound-care-certification-courses/physician/ all courses are completed 100% online, and will grant you 60 CE hours once complete.