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Physician Assistant Wound Care Certification Course for PAs

Physician Assistant Wound Care Certification Course

$997.00

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: $997
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).

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

Study Aids for Physician Wound 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

Physician Assistant Certification Study Guides

  • 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

Can I find a cheaper wound care course?

Be careful falling for the $199 wound certification! Pricing is reflective of preparing for independent accredited certification versus a company creating their own course completion certificate without 3rd party recognition. Many companies offering cheaper wound care certification courses or certificates are not nationally accredited or recognized. They will not prepare you for national board certification. To learn more, read the Importance of a Formally Accredited Wound Certification. 

Is an accredited wound care certification educational program the same as an accredited wound care certification?

No.  Accredited wound care certification educational programs are accredited to provide continuing education for the course.

Accredited wound care certification programs are accredited to provide the certification exam and credential.  It is essential that both the certification course and the certification exam are accredited.

Which wound care certification programs are currently accredited?

Three organizations that currently offer formally recognized accredited certifications in wound care:

Non-accredited Wound Care Certification Programs and Certificate of Completion Courses

Wound care certification and certificate services offered by other organizations may be non-accredited certifications or merely certificates of completion, which can be mistaken for an accredited wound care certification:

  • VOHRA Wound Physicians

It should be noted that both the ABWM and the WOCNCB accredited wound care certifications differentiate educational levels, while other organizations present the same testing level for each test, whether the individual is a licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or medical doctor (MD). 

What does accreditation of wound care certification programs mean?

Accreditation of wound care certification programs provides impartial, third-party validation that the program has met recognized national and international credentialing industry standards for development, implementation, and maintenance of certification programs. 

Certifying programs may earn accreditation only after extensive review by an external, independent accrediting body. Importantly, in order to qualify for accreditation, the certification exam must be independent of a specific class, course or other educational training program and also be independent of any provider of classes, courses, or programs. 

What is the difference between a certificate program and a certification program?

According to ICE – the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, (formerly NOCA, the National Organization for Competency Assurance) accrediting standards, a “certificate program” is a non-degree granting program that:

  1. Provides a course of instruction with intended learning outcomes.
  2. Evaluates participants’ achievement of those same learning outcomes via an examination.
  3. Awards a certificate ONLY to those who have taken that specific course and passed that specific examination.

The purpose of this kind of certificate program is to educate participants, and the examination is used as a mirror to show students their progress toward learning those specific outcomes.

A professional certification program is a non-governmental program that does two things:

  1. Delivers an assessment based on industry knowledge, independent from training courses or course providers.
  2. Grants a time-limited credential to anyone who meets the assessment standards.

In some cases, a certification examination may be used as a component of either state or national licensure.

As the standard explains, it is the role of TRAINING and its relationship to credentialing that sets these two types of credentials apart.

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).

What is the requirement to enroll in the 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. Course extensions are also available for purchase. 

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 50-60 hours to complete (depending on which course your take).  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 Wound Care Certification Courses range between $897-$997 (depending on which course your take). This includes the online course, post-course test, continuing education certificate, e-textbook(s), and study guides. 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]

What is considered three years of clinical experience?

According to the ABWM, three years of wound care experience can be acquired over the course of your career. It does not necessarily have to be a consecutive three years. Wound care does not have to be your primary responsibility during that time, as long as you can demonstrate you have had roles related to wound care throughout your career.

How do I know if a continuing education activity is accepted by my state board?

See individual courses for details.

What if I don’t have enough experience to sit for the board certification exam?

Not enough experience…no problem. Take our wound care certification course and receive your wound care certificate for accredited continuing education hours. When you have the required experience to sit for the certification exam, come back on the course for no additional charge (within a 3-year period).

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

50 – 60 CE/CME credit hours are provided.  See individual courses for details.

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 $997. This includes the online course, post-course test, continuing education certificate. The fee does not include the certification examination.

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: [email protected] 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.

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.