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Basic wound care certification prep course

Basic Wound Certification Course

$897.00

Our Basic Wound Care Certification Course provides health care 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.

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CE credits awarded: 50 hours
Hours to complete: 50 hours
Course access: 6 months

Course Eligibility Requirements

Anyone can enroll in the Basic Wound Certification Course. However, only students meeting the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) criteria are eligible to take the wound certification examination and receive certification credentials.

Certification Exam Eligibility Requirements

  • Healthcare professional with at least 3 years of wound care experience
  • Sales and marketing professional in the wound care industry with at least 3 years of wound care experience
  • Candidates with a professional license applying for the CWCA must possess a full and unrestricted professional license in at least one state and in all states in which the candidate currently practices.

Examples: Associate degree nurses, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, PTAs, all certified healthcare assistants, healthcare administrators, dieticians, sales and marketing professionals, and academic researchers.

The Basic Wound Certification Course may be used as preparation for the WCC wound care certification provided you meet the WCC eligibility requirements. For more information contact us.

Online Training Component

  • wound care certification lpn lesson17 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

Wound Certification Study Guides

  • Current wound management e-textbook reinforces online training
  • Interactive 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
  • Online flashcards reinforce key definitions
  • Detailed wound course outline to help you prepare for the examination
  • Practice wound certification 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

 

Study Aids for the wound certification course

  • 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

Technical FAQs

What are the system requirements to view the Wound Management Training Course?

  • Mac Devices: Safari (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
  • Windows Devices: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox (latest version)
    To view CD output, Internet Explorer 11 must be installed.
  • Mobile Devices: Safari in Apple iOS/iPadOS (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version) in Apple iOS/iPadOS (latest version), Google Chrome (latest version).

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:[email protected].

CWCA Wound Certification Course FAQs

What is the requirement to enroll in the CWCA 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 6 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 CWCA 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 CWCA Wound care certification course is $797. 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: [email protected]

Continuing Education FAQs

How much continuing education credit is provided with the Wound care certification course?
WoundEducators.com Basic Wound Care Certification course approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17074, for 50 contact hours.

CWCA Wound Care Certification FAQs

Who administers the CWCA wound care certification examination?
The CWCA 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 CWCA wound care certification examination?
Healthcare professionals with at least three years of wound care. Sales and marketing professional in the wound care industry with at least 3 years of wound care experience. (Candidates with a professional license applying for the CWCA must possess a full and unrestricted professional license in at least one state and in all states in which the candidate currently practices.)
Examples: Associate degree nurses, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, PTAs, all certified healthcare assistants, healthcare administrators, dieticians, sales and marketing professionals, and academic researchers.Please note: If you are not sure if you meet the eligibility requirements to take the wound certification examination, please email the ABWM at: [email protected] or call (202) 457-8408.

When are the next wound certification test dates?
The Certified Wound Care Associate® 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 CWCA 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 CWCA exam fee is $375.

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

Can I use the CWCA Wound Certification Course to obtain the WCC wound care certification?
Yes. The CWCA 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.

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