Home Care Services

Diabetic Wound Certified by Drew GriffinThe 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 WrapDiabetic 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) – $2,597Early 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 courseQuestions?Call one of our friendly WCEI representatives toll free at: 1-877-462-9234 or email us at: info@wcei.net.Accreditation StatementsThe 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 StatementsThe 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 Center’s 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 Center’s 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 SessionsDays 1-4: Concentrated all-day Diabetic Wound Care training sessionsDay 5NAWC Wound Care Certification Examination 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM(Administered by National Alliance of Wound Care) following WCEI’s 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 PADocument 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 certificationSuccessfully complete the NAWC approved Diabetic Skin and Wound Management Course through WCEIReceive a passing score on the Diabetic Wound Certification Examination “The DWC” credential is valid for five (5) yearsCourse 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 ReferralsDrew Griffin is a Wound Care Certified Nurse and Integrated Marketing Manager with the Wound Care Education Institute. For more information about the Diabetic Wound Certification please visit wcei.net/DWC_certificationArticle Source: eArticlesOnline.com