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Physician Assistant Wound Care Certification Course for PAs

Physician Assistant Wound Care Certification Course

$897.00

The role and expectations of physician assistants is increasing as physicians themselves face more and more demands on their time.  A physician assistant who is knowledgeable in matters of wound care will find him/herself increasingly valuable and sought after as a vital asset in a wound management practice.

Our advanced Wound Care Certification Course provides Physician Assistants 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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Physician Assistant Wound Care Course

Physician Assistant Wound Care Certification, become wound care certified & advance your career!

Physician Assistant wound 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

Physician Assistant Wound Care Certification Course

  • 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!

Physician Assistant Course Cost: $897
CE credits awarded: 60 hours
Hours to complete: 60 hours*

Eligibility Requirements

Anyone can enroll in the physician assistant wound certification course. However, only students meeting the certifying body’s criteria are eligible to take the wound certification examination and receive certification credentials. It is not required that the basic or advanced course be completed before enrolling on the physician assistant course.

The wound care certification examination and credentials are provided by a national inter-disciplinary certifying board for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. Physicians Assistants who have three or more years of clinical wound care experience are eligible to take the national wound certification examination. The test fee for the wound certification examination is $575 (this fee is not included in the price of the course).

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Online Wound Training Component

  • 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

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Study Aids for Physician Assistant Certification

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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Physician Assistant Technical FAQs

What are the system requirements to view the Wound Management Training Course?
Flash Player 6.0.79 or later (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, Google Chrome
  • Linux: Firefox 1.x and later.

Physician Assistant 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.

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

Physician Assistant Course FAQs

What is the requirement to enroll in the 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 Wound Certification Course will take approximately 60 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 Physician Assistant Wound Certification Course is $897. This includes the online course, post-course test, continuing education certificate. 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

Physician Assistant Continuing Education FAQs

How much continuing education credit is provided with the Physician Wound Certification Course?

60 CME credit hours are provided.

How do I know if a continuing education activity is accepted by my state board?
The Physician Wound Certification Course, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 60 Elective credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

AMA/AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

The wound certification course is AAFP approved and the CME hours are accepted in all States.

Physician Assistant Certification FAQs

Who administers the wound certification examination?
The CWS 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 licensed healthcare professional with a Bachelor’s, Doctoral or Master’s degree who has three (3) or more years of clinical wound care experience is eligible. This is documented through your three letters of reference, resume, and application. 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 (CWS) 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

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