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Wound Management

Wound Management Certificate Program

Chronic wounds are a substantial worldwide clinical, social, and economic challenge. Moreover, the incidence is not expected to decrease with an aging population, increased incidence of obesity and diabetes, and persistent infections. Therefore, the interprofessional team needs to work together to enhance the quality of life and economic burden associated with chronic wound care.

Wound management has become an area of concern for health care providers as solutions are needed for optimal patient outcomes. Effective wound management requires appropriate diagnoses and management by prepared wound care providers.

This program is accepted to meet the eligibility requirements for the Wound Care Certified Certification - WCC® examination.

Information about nursing certification examinations for CWOCN®, CWCN®, COCN®, CCCN®, or CWON® credential from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) can be obtained on the WOCNCB website.

Information about certification examinations (Wound, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, and Lymphedema Lower Extremity) available to LPN/LVN, RN, PT, PTA, OT, MD, DMP, DO, or PA from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Examinations can be obtained on the NAWCCB website.

Who Should Enroll in this Program?

This program is designed for English-speaking nurses responsible for the assessment and management of patients requiring wound care. Other healthcare providers responsible for the assessment and management of patients requiring wound care may be interested in the content as well.

Learning Outcome

The learning outcome of this activity is to enable the learner to successfully implement current therapeutic guidelines and best practices to patients requiring wound care through interprofessional collaborative practice.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system.
2. Discuss wound pathology and the wound healing process.
3. Discuss the principles of management for a variety of wounds and appropriate measures of care for each.
4. Compare and contrast differing dressing types for precautions and contraindications.
5. Formulate effective education for patients requiring wound management.
6. Create appropriate dressing/treatment plans for a wound based on exudate, wound status, and available wound products.
7. Assimilate evidence-based interprofessional collaborative practice.

Criteria for Successful Completion

• Submit registration and payment.
• A certificate for contact hours will be provided following the successful completion of the study guides for each module, receiving a passing score of 70% or better on the comprehensive final exam and submission of the program evaluation. 

The certificate of completion will be sent via autogenerated email immediately upon the completion of the program evaluation.

Contact Hours (48 Contact Hours)

The University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning designates this activity for 48 contact hours.

Successful completion of this program does not guarantee expertise in the content. Clinical experience and judgment, coupled with an understanding of the content, are necessary to attain competency. Achieving certification via a designated professional organization is an additional step to demonstrate competency.

Enrollment Cost - $660

The fee includes access to the program, along with all resources and handouts. A textbook, if applicable, is not included in the fee.

If registering by invoicing your employer, program access is granted after payment is received. There is a $25.00 fee to invoice.

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Refund Policy

A $75 administrative fee will be charged prior to accessing the program. No refund will be provided after the program has been accessed.

Questions? Call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu