Wound assistant

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I was told at clinicals that there was a wound certification for LPNs, I was curious if anyone knows anything about it. I am certified in NY state.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Wound Care Education Institute® provides comprehensive online and nationwide onsite courses in the fields of Skin, Wound, Diabetic and Ostomy Management. Health care professionals who meet the eligibility requirements may sit for the prestigious:

(WCC®) Wound Care Certification

(DWC®) Diabetic Wound Care

(OMS™) Ostomy Management Specialist

These national board certification examinations are offered through the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy ® (NAWCO®), the largest multidisciplinary group of certified wound care professionals in the United States

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Thank you

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The American Board of Wound Management also offers the Certified Wound Care Associate examination for LPNs. Requirements are experiential and you can read more about them here: American Board of Wound Management > Why Certify?

There is also a review guide and exam preparation course: CWCA Study Guide > ABWM Foundation

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