Sales and Marketing Wound Certification Course

What are the system requirements to view the Wound Management Training Course?
Flash Player 10 or later (http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash), and one of the following browsers:

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

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.

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 3 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 discounted from $797 to $597. 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

Continuing Education FAQs

How much continuing education credit is provided with the CWCA Wound care 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.

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: 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. 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.