Advanced Wound Care Certification Course

$897.00

Our Advanced Wound Care Certification Course provides healthcare professionals with the fundamental knowledge you need to prepare for national board certification in wound care management.

The course curriculum is designed by certified, highly experienced wound care specialists, offering access to the most current, accurate information, technologies, and best practices.

Category: General Wound Certification

CE credits awarded: 57 hours
Hours to complete: 57 hours
Course access: 6 months

Advanced Wound Care Certification Course Eligibility Requirements

Anyone can enroll in the Advanced Wound Certification Course. However, only students meeting the credentialing body eligibility criteria are eligible to take the wound certification examination and receive certification credentials.

Wound Care Certification Exam Eligibility Requirements

A licensed healthcare professional with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree with 3 or more years of clinical wound care experience
Candidates must possess a full and unrestricted professional license in at least one state and in all states in which the candidate currently practices
Examples: Physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers
The Advanced Wound Certification Course may also be used as preparation for the WOCNCB wound care certification provided you meet the CWCN eligibility requirements.

Become a CWS® Certified Wound Specialist

The CWS® certification is a prestigious certification offered by the ABWM. The CWS® Certified Wound Specialist can be obtained by healthcare professionals with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree with 3 or more years of comprehensive clinical wound care experience. Our advanced 57-hour wound care certification course can help you fully prepare for CWS certification.

Become a CWSP® Certified Wound Specialist Physician

Another wound care certification offered by the ABWM is the CWSP® certification. Our 57-hour Advanced Wound Care Certification course can be taken to achieve the CWSP certification as well. The CWSP® Certified Wound Specialist Physician certification can be obtained by MDs, DOs and DPMs with three or more years of comprehensive clinical wound care experience.

17 interactive modules pertain to all areas of wound management

Quizzes and tests gauge your knowledge and identify areas in need of improvement

Digital images, animated activities, and video clips demonstrate important learning concepts

Charts and study guides can be easily downloaded for future reference

Current journal articles can be downloaded and printed

Key terms are presented with each module to reinforce important concepts

Current wound management textbook reinforces online training

Interactive CD containing case studies that allow you to apply your wound care knowledge through the diagnosis and treatment of patients

Study guide includes an outline of each module and a note-taking area to use while completing online coursework

Sample products help you master all categories of wound dressing techniques

WoundSource product guide that includes clinically-reviewed product information for over 1600 wound care products manufactured by over 150 companies

Online flashcards reinforce key definitions

Detailed course outline to help you prepare for the examination

Practice tests and quizzes are included with each module to strengthen learning

Ability to track progress and return to any course area to reinforce specific topics

Test-taking strategies and practice certification exam

What are the system requirements to view the Wound Management Training Course?
Flash Player 10 or later (http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash), and one of the following browsers:

Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Google Chrome.
Macintosh: Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Google Chrome.
Linux: Firefox 1.x and later.

Financial FAQs

Do you offer financial aid?
No. At this time we do not offer financial aid for our courses. However, many employers support continuing education and may be willing to assist with course fees. If you would like information to provide to your employer please contact us.

Do you accept partial payment?
No. Once you register for our course you will be granted login information for the entire course. You will also receive our Wound Management training kit which includes all course material. For this reason we are unable to accept partial payment.

Do you offer group discounts?
Discounts are provided for group registrations. Please contact sales to discuss your needs:sales@woundeducators.com.

CWS Wound Certification Course FAQs

What is the requirement to enroll in the CWS Wound care certification course?
Anyone may enroll in this course; however, only students meeting wound certification criteria are eligible to take the certification examinations.

How long will I have login access to the online modules?
Course access is granted for 3 months.

If I fail the certification examination will there be a fee to retake the course?
NO! The WoundEducators.com “Until You Pass!” Risk-Free Guarantee ensures that your training investment lasts. All product and course purchases are covered by our commitment to you and your success. Simply provide us with proof that you took the wound certification examination and did not pass and have re-registered for the exam and we will continue your online course access.

How long does it generally take to complete the course?
The CWS Wound care certification course will take approximately 50 hours to complete. However, each student progresses at his/her own pace, so individual completion times may vary.

What is the cost of the course?
The fee for the CWS Wound care certification course is $897. This includes the online course, post-course test, continuing education certificate and home study kit. The fee does not include the certification examination.

Do you offer customized competency training for organizations?
Yes. Customized online training is available to meet the needs of your organization. Please contact sales to discuss your needs: sales@woundeducators.com

Continuing Education FAQs

How much continuing education credit is provided with this course?
WoundEducators.com Advanced Wound Care Certification course approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17074, for 57 contact hours.

CWS Wound Care Certification FAQs

Who administers the CWS wound care certification examination?
The CWS wound care certification examination is administered by the American Board of Wound Management. The ABWM is a national inter-disciplinary certifying board for healthcare professionals involved in wound care.

What are the eligibility requirements to take the CWS wound care certification examination?
If you have at least a Bachelor’s degree, and you have a full and unrestricted license in at least one state and in all states in which you currently practice, you are eligible to apply for the CWS exam
Please note: If you are not sure if you meet the eligibility requirements to take the wound certification examination, please email the ABWM at: info@abwmcertified.org or call (202) 457-8408.

When are the next wound certification test dates?
The Certified Wound Specialist Exam is offered in a continuous testing cycle. Completed applications must be received in the ABWM office a minimum of 15 business days prior to the desired testing date. Once approved, candidates may schedule their examination for any time in the following six months, based on availability.

The candidate handbook/application can be downloaded here.

Where is the wound certification examination administered?
The CWS wound certification examination will be offered at 170 sites across the United States. For more information on the exam scheduling click here.

What is the cost to sit for the national board certification examination administered by the ABWM?
The CWS exam fee is $575.

Where can I find additional information about the CWS exam?
Information about the certification exams can be accessed at the ABWM website:www.abwmcertified.org.

Can I use the CWS Wound Certification Course to obtain the WCC wound care certification?
Yes. The CWS Wound Certification Course may be used as preparation for the WCC wound care certification provided you meet the WCC eligibility requirements. For more information about the WCC visit the nawccb.org.

If you require additional CE hours to meet the WCC requirement, WoundEducators.com will provide access to these additional hours free of charge.