Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) and WOUND CARE EDUCATION INSTITUTE, Inc. (WCEI)
BECOME BOARD CERTIFIED IN 5 DAYS!
This 5-day course will prepare you for the Wound Care Certification (WCC) or Nutrition Wound Care Certification (NWCC) board certified exams administered by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy? (NAWCO). For more information on accreditation, visit https://www. wcei.net/cme.
Examination Eligibility
Those wishing to take the Wound Care Certified (WCC) or Nutrition Wound Care Certified (NWCC) board certification exam must take the NAWCO? approved training course plus hold an active unrestricted license in one of the following professions:
* LPN / LVN, RN, NP, PA, OTA, OT, PT, PTA, MD, DO, DPM ?2 years full-time or 4 years part-time where wound care was a component of the job duties in the past 5 years
* RD / RDN - practiced 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
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ONSITE COURSE LOCATIONS:
Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown
41 Furnace Street
Akron, OH 44308
ONSITE Course Agenda
Course must be attended in entirety and the evaluation form must be completed to receive a certificate of completion.
Day ONE
8:30AM Registration
9:00 Welcome
9:15 Principles of Practice
10:30 Break
10:45 Skin and Underlying Structures
11:45 Lunch
1:00PM Wound Assessment
2:30 Break
2:45 Wound Assessment
4:30 Adjourn
Day TWO
9:00AM Wound Healing
9:45 Wound Bed Preparation
10:30 Break
10:45 Wound Bed Preparation
11:45 Lunch
1:00PM Nutritional Wound Management
1:45 Topical Wound Management
2:30 Break
2:45 Topical Wound Management
4:30 Adjourn
Day THREE
9:00AM Lower Extremity Ulcers
10:30 Break
10:45 Lower Extremity Ulcers
11:45 Lunch
1:00PM Pressure Ulcers
2:30 Break
2:45 Acute Wounds
4:30 Adjourn
Day FOUR
9:00AM Other Wounds
10:15 Break
10:30 Other Wounds (cont?d)
11:15 Therapeutic Interventions and Modalities
11:45 Lunch
1:00PM Practice Development
2:30 Break
2:45 Week in Review/Test Taking
4:30 Adjourn
Day FIVE
8:00AM Certification Exam
11:00AM Adjourn
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Speakers and Planning Committee
Ann Avery, RN, CWCN, LNC, WCC
Bill Richlen, PT, CWS, WCC, DWC
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, DWC, OMS
Don Wollheim, MD, FAPWCA, WCC, DWC
Gail Hebert, RN, BSN, MS, CWCN, WCC, OMS
Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, WOC, WCC, DWC, OMS
Scott Batie, MPT, RPT, MEd, WCC, OMS
Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC
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Nurses: In support of improving patient care, OnCourse Learning is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
OnCourse Learning approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #16588 for 22.75 contact hours.
Occupational Therapists: OnCourse Learning is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. The Skin and Wound Management Course is approved for 2.25 AOTA CEUs for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Please check with your state for prior approval. For instructional level and AOTA classification codes, visit https://www.wcei.net/cme.
Physical Therapists: OnCourse Learning is an approved physical therapy continuing Education sponsor, license number 216.000275 by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The Skin and Wound Management Course is approved for 22.75 contact hours for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. Please check with your state for prior approval.
Registered Dietitians: OnCourse Learning is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider (#GD001) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). This is a level 2 course with suggested CDR learning codes of 2000, 3000, 5000, 5040, 5050, 5090, 5100, 5101, 5380 and performance indicators of 2.2.1, 2.2.4, 2.3.2, 4.1.2,
4.4.1, 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 8.1.4, 10.1.2, 10.2.3, 10.2.4, 10.2.9.
Physicians: In support of improving patient care, OnCourse Learning is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. OnCourse Learning designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA category 1 Credits?. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Tuition Information
Tuition Rate
$2,295 OHCA Rate
Use Discount Code OHCA
Included with Tuition
* Onsite classroom training
* Continuing education contact hours upon completion (see Continuing Education Statements)
* WCEI Skin & Wound Management course workbook
* Learning aides: glossary, sample questions and more
* Tools: a business tote bag, pen, and highlighter
* Pre-exam certification review
* Exclusive access to resource materials
* Networking lunches at most locations
* Pre-course nutrition module for RD/RDN
Exam Application Fees
NAWCO exam fee included in tuition rate. Use discount code when applying for exam.
Payment Options
There are a variety of financial options available for students. Our Financial Advisor can discuss these with you by calling 877-462-9234 or emailing financeadvisor@wcei.net.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received 30 days prior to the course and in writing by email to admissions@wcei.net, or fax 877- 649-6021, or U.S. mail to WCEI, 25828 Pastoral Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585.
A $200 processing fee will be applied. Refunds will only be given within the policy described above.
Accommodations for Disabilities Every effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. To request accommodation, please call (877) 462-9234.
Do you have examination questions?
Contact the accrediting board, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) at 877-922-6292 or visit nawccb.org.
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