RN Wound Care Nurse Certification Course

The Wound Care Nurse Certification Course curriculum is designed by certified, highly experienced wound care specialists, offering access to the most current, accurate information, technologies, and best practices.

Wound Care Nurse Certification Course for Associate RN’s

Course Eligibility Requirements

The Wound Care Nurse Certification Course for RN’s is recommended for registered nurses with an Associates Degree or Diploma.

Anyone is free to enroll in the Wound Care Nurse Certification Course for RN’s. However, only students meeting the certifying body’s criteria are eligible to take the wound certification examination and receive certification credentials.

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

Many nurses are driven to obtain wound care nurse certification because they love the independence that wound care nurses often enjoy. They also enjoy the unparalleled sense of accomplishment in seeing a wound that some might view as unhealable through to complete wound healing. Being a wound care nurse can be a very fulfilling job, both personally and professionally. A wound care nurse can often command a higher salary and earns the respect of colleagues and employers alike. Wound care nurse certification can set you apart from the pack and can help you achieve your professional goals.

RN 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.

RN Course FAQs

What is the requirement to enroll in the RN 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 RN 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 RN 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

RN Continuing Education FAQs

How much continuing education credit is provided with the RN Wound 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.

RN 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 (CWCA) 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 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 RN Wound Certification Course to obtain the WCC wound care certification?Yes. The RN 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.

After months of distractions and disasters, I finally took the certification exam for NAWCO and guess what? I PASSED! The Wound Educators course equipped me with all the tools I needed to prepare. All of the material on the exam was thoroughly addressed in the course. Thank you for your support and encouragement!Sue Hill, RN,WCC. ; )

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RN Wound Care Nurse Certification Course

Sep 27, 2013byMaria Verna Clemente, RN, CWCA

To all the management and staff of WoundEducators.com, thank you so much for helping me passed the ABWM exam that I took last Sept 16. Now I am proud to say I am RN, CWCA. That\'s a lot of text material and online study you provided me but it works. Again, Thank you.

From, Maria Verna Clemente, RN, CWCA

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Sep 21, 2010byTerri K., RN, CWCA - Palmdale, CA

Hi all, just a note to say that I passed the CWCA test the AAWM gives! Got my score of 134 of 150.

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RN Wound Care Nurse Certification Course

Sep 20, 2010byMike P., RN, CWS - Maurepas, LA

I just passed the CWCA exam. (Mike took the RN wound care certification course).

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RN Wound Care Nurse Certification Course

Mar 08, 2010byDebbie S., RN, CWCA Assistant Director of Nursing

Hope all is going well with you. I was very happy with the course that you provided therefore, I have recommended your course to one of my co-workers. We sent her information out last week and I was just wondering if you received it yet?

I have been one of your students in wound management course. Your materials, teaching strategy is very helpful and has provided a good training ground to enhance my learning experience. I would like to thank you and Bill for being very prompt with your responses whenever I ask for assistance. My learning experience with Wound Educators is incredible and I would recommend this to my friends.

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Jan 22, 2014bySue Hill, RN,WCC

After months of distractions and disasters, I finally took the certification exam for NAWCO and guess what? I PASSED! The Wound Educators course equipped me with all the tools I needed to prepare. All of the material on the exam was thoroughly addressed in the course. Thank you for your support and encouragement!
Sue Hill, RN,WCC. ; )