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LPN – LVN Wound Care Certification

$797.00

Our basic LVN and LPN Wound Care Certification Course provides Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses with the fundamental knowledge you need to prepare for national board certification in wound care management. The wound certification 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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LPN – LVN Course Description

Our Wound Care Certification LPN – LVN Course provides LPN’s and LVNs with the  knowledge you need to prepare for national  certification in wound care management

LVN & LPN Course Cost: $797
CE credits awarded: 50 hours
Hours to complete: 50 hours*

Wound Care Certification for LPN 

Anyone can enroll in the wound certification course for LPNs and LVNs. However, only students meeting the certifying body’s criteria are eligible to take the wound certification examination and receive certification credentials.

The wound certification examination and credentials are provided by a national inter-disciplinary certifying board for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. LPNs and LVNs with three years of clinical experience and at least a high school diploma are eligible to take the national wound care certification examination. The test fee for the wound certification examination is $375 (this fee is not included in the price of the course.)

LVN – LPN Wound Care Certification Benefits:

  • Stand out from your colleagues 
  • Stand out from other job candidates
  • Improve your career prospects 
  • Demonstrate your commitment to wound management 
  • Study on your own time, pace, and location
  • Plan your study around other commitments 
  • Nothing to lose with our Until You Pass Guarantee!

 

Wound Care Certification for LVN 

Our basic wound care certification course for LVNs and LPNs will help you stand out from your colleagues and other job candidates. By completing our wound care certification course online, you will demonstrate your commitment to wound management and gain applicable knowledge based on real-life situations. Each one of our wound care courses comes with an “Until You Pass” guarantee, which lets you keep the course materials open until you pass the certification exam of your choice. Achieve wound care nurse certification with WoundEducators.com! 

 

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

Certification Training Kit

  • 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 200 companies

Study Aids for LPN and LVN Certification

  • 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

LPN – LVN 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.

LPN – LVN 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.

LPN – LVN Course FAQs

What is the requirement to enroll in the LPN – LVN 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 LPN – LVN 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 LPN – LVN Wound 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

LPN – LVN Continuing Education FAQs

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

LPN – LVN 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® Exam is offered in a continuous testing cycle starting February 5, 2012.  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 LPN – LVN Wound Certification Course to obtain the WCC wound care certification?
Yes. The LPN – LVN 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.