CNA Wound Care Certification Course

CNA Wound Care Course Technical FAQs

What are the system requirements to view the Wound Management Training Course?
Flash Player 6.0.79 or later (http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash) (Flash Player 7 or later recommended), and one of the following browsers:

• Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Google Chrome, Opera 9.5 and later.
• Macintosh: Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later.
• Linux: Firefox 1.x and later.

CNA Wound Care Course 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 for the CNA Wound Care Course?
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.

CNA Wound Care Course FAQs

What is the requirement to enroll in the CNA online Wound 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 CNA Wound 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 CNA 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: sales@woundeducators.com

How can the CNA wound Certification Course benefit me?
Here’s some of the way that our certification course benefits to you:

• Study on your own time, at your own pace, in your preferred location
• Plan your study around your other commitments
• Retain information more easily through self-study
• “Until You Pass*” Guarantee!

CNA Continuing Education FAQs

How much continuing education credit is provided with the CNA Wound Certification Course?
50 CE credit hours are provided.

How do I know if a continuing education activity is accepted by my state board?
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission On Accreditation.
The NJSNA is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Our course approval is accepted in all States.

The wound certification course is ANCC approved and the CE hours are accepted in all states.

CNA Certification FAQs

Who administers the wound certification examination?
The CWCA wound care certification examination is administered by the American Board of Wound Management – ABWM (Formerly American Academy of Wound Management -AAWM). The ABWM is a national inter-disciplinary certifying board for healthcare professionals involved in wound care.

What are the eligibility requirements to take the wound certification examination?
Any healthcare professional with at least three years of experience is eligible to take the CWCA® examination, with a minimum education level of a high school diploma or equivalent. 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 Care Associate (CWCA) 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.

How Can the CWCA wound care certification  benefit me?  
Here’s some of the ways that CWCA wound care certification benefits to you:

• Stand out from your colleagues
• Stand out from other job candidates
• Improve your career prospects
• Demonstrate your commitment to wound management