Diabetic Wound Certified
Diabetic Wound Certified
Diabetic Wound Certified
The Next Level To Your Wound Care Certification!
Hands-On Laboratory Sessions
This is an advanced, hands-on specialized certification in diabetic wound management designed to enhance your current wound certification within the Diabetic field. The DWC credential will demonstrate your proficiency and mastery of essential knowledge and skills of diabetic wound management above basic wound care certification.
Demonstrated Competency In the Following :
-Total Contact Casting Competency
-Diabetic Nail Debridement (clipping) Competency
-Conservative Sharp Debridement Competency
(all materials provided with registration)
Walk Away With These How To's
- Check For Proper Shoe Fit
- Cut Diabetic Toe Nails
- Comprehensive Foot Assessment Beyond Basics
- Offloading Techniques
- Apply Stump Wrap
Diabetic wound management focuses on overall diabetic wound care and promotion of an optimal wound healing environment, including prevention, therapeutic interventions and rehabilitative interventions.
What is the Price?
Regular Registration
Individual - $2,897
Group* (per person) - $2,597
Early Registration**
Individual - $2,597
Group* (per person) - $2,297
Registration includes NAWC exam fees, forms, tools for assessment and education, diabetic toolkit and practice foot.
*Group Rates available to 3 or more registering and paying at the same time.
**Early registration balance due in full 45 days prior to course
Questions?
Call one of our friendly WCEI representatives toll free at: 1-877-462-9234 or email us at: info@wcei.net.
Accreditation Statements
The Diabetic Skin and Wound Management Course is approved by the National Alliance of Wound Care Credentialing Board (NAWCCB), the credentialing arm of the National Alliance of Wound Care, as a pre-requisite for DWC certification.
Continuing Education Statements
The Skin and Wound Management Course is approved by the National Alliance of Wound Care Credentialing Board (NAWCCB), the credentialing arm of the National Alliance of Wound Care, as a pre-requisite for WCC certification.
Nurses:
Skin and Wound Management Course Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Provider Number 14094.
Approved for 22.75 contact hours.
This continuing nursing education activity is approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation.
Approved for 22.75 contact hours.
This continuing nursing education activity is approved by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation.
Approval code 7TSQ4N-09.
Physical Therapists:
The Wound Care Education Institute is an approved Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, License number 216.00157. The Skin and Wound Management Course is approved for 22.75 contact hours for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
How many days is class?
5-Day Class Sessions
Days 1-4: Concentrated all-day Diabetic Wound Care training sessions
Day 5
NAWC Wound Care Certification Examination 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Administered by National Alliance of Wound Care) following WCEIs wound care training.
Who is eligible?
The DWC credential is open to healthcare professionals who currently hold an accredited certification in wound care. (WCC, CWS, CWCN, CWON and CWOCN) in addition to:
Hold a current, unrestricted license as an LPN/LVN, RN, NP, PT, PTA, OT, MD, DPM, DO or PA
Document active involvement in the care of wound care patients, or in management, education or research directly related to wound care for at least one (1) year post basic wound care certification
Successfully complete the NAWC approved Diabetic Skin and Wound Management Course through WCEI
Receive a passing score on the Diabetic Wound Certification Examination "The DWC" credential is valid for five (5) years
Course Outline:
Anatomy/Physiology of the Foot
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diagnostics - Perfusion, Sensory Testing, Biomechanics, Labs, Radiology
Hands-On Skill of Total Contact Casting and Sharp Debridement
Examination, History, Dermatologic Aspects and Complications, Nail Examination, Structure/Deformities of the Foot and Footwear Assessment
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Treatment
Infection, Debridement, Dressings, Local Wound Care, Adjunctive Therapies, Bio-engineered Products, Negative Pressure Therapy, Growth Factors, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Electrical Stimulation, Offloading, Skin/Nail/Callus
Treatment
Psychosocial Assessment
Prevention
Foot Ulcer/Amputation Prevention and Interventions
Nutrition
Pain Interventions
Unsalvageable Foot, Surgical Aspects, Amputee Rehabilitation
Multidisciplinary Care Team Model, Overall Diabetic Foot Management Goals, Patient education, Legal Aspects and Referrals
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