The Wound Care Practitioner Certification Program (WCP-C) is a premier training program formulated to meet the needs of the Wound Care APRNs working in different clinical settings. This course provides a comprehensive review about the anatomy & physiology of the skin, wound bed management, treatment modalities and documentation of wounds. In addition; hands on skills competency session provides each attendee with the hands-on experience needed to function as Wound Care Practitioner. Course participation will increase the knowledge, skills, ability and confidence of the attendees leading to improved patient outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, all attendees will receive OWCN certification as a “Wound Care Practitioner” (WCP-C) title which is valid for (4) years and verifiable online at www.woundcarenurses.org.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
- Anatomy & Physiology of the skin.
- Phases of wound healing.
- Classifications of wounds: Identification & Treatment.
- Wound Care Dressings: Properties & Uses.
- Wound Care evaluation & management guidelines.
- APRN Prescriptive authority and the Wound Care Practitioner role.
- WCP-C Consultation and maintaining standard of care.
- APRN Wound care billing & coding.
- Skills Lab: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Dressing, Wound culture technique, Compression therapy and other CMS approved procedures.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
January 16, 2021 – In-Class Training
January 23, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
February 13, 2021 – In-Class Training
February 20, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
March 13, 2021 – In-Class Training
March 20, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
April 17, 2021 – In-Class Training
April 24, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
May 08, 2021 – In-Class Training
May 15, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
June 12, 2021 – In-Class Training
June 29, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
July 17, 2021 – In-Class Training
July 24, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
August 14, 2021 – In-Class Training
August 21, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
September 18, 2021 – In-Class Training
September 25, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
October 09, 2021 – In-Class Training
October 23, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
November 06, 2021 – In-Class Training
November 20, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
December 04, 2021 – Online Web Based Training
TIME: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
TRAINING DETAILS
ADDRESS: 1420 VALWOOD PARKWAY, SUITE 170A
CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006
PHONE: 972-584-7616
FAX: 214-853-5364
EMAIL: info@woundcarenurses.org
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
NP – Nurse Practitioner
APRN – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
HOW TO REGISTER
To register for the course, please visit Advanced Health Institute
EDUCATIONAL CREDITS:
Participants will earn 8.0 contact hours of continuing education credits for attending and successfully completing the competency skills.