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Go life and limb beyond your experience! Become Certified in Diabetic Wound Management!

Each year, approximately 6 million Americans will suffer problem wounds caused by diabetes, circulatory problems and many other conditions. The diabetic wound management program focuses on overall diabetic wound care and promotion of an optimal wound healing environment including prevention, therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions. The dynamic instruction and hands-on lab delivers essential knowledge on the topic of diabetic wound management in preparation for the Diabetic Wound Certification exam (DWC®). Check Out Our VIDEO!!

Diabetic Wound Management Course Information

Who is eligible?
The Diabetic Wound Management course and DWC® Certification Examination are designed for health care professionals who meet the following:
1. Hold a current, unrestricted license as an LPN/ LVN, RN, NP, PT, PTA, OT, MD, DPM, DO or PA
2. Complete an NAWC® approved “Diabetic Skin and Wound Management Course.”
3. Can meet ONE of the following requirements:
      a) Currently holds an accredited certification in would care
           (WCC®, CWS®, CWCN®, CWON®, CWOCN®)
                                                    OR...
      b) Show documented active involvement in the care of diabetic patients, or in management,
          education or research directly related to diabetes while actively licensed for at least two
          (2) years full-time or four (4) years part-time within the past five (5) years.

4. Completion of application and required supporting documentation
5. Payment of required fees.
6. Receive a passing score on the NAWC® DWC® Examination.

Choose the course option that meets your lifestyle:

ON-SITE or ONLINE
Both the ON-SITE classroom and ONLINE self paced program will focus on overall diabetic wound care and promotion of an optimal wound healing environment including prevention, therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions. The difference is that the on-site classroom program includes the three hands on core competencies:
-Total Contact Casting    -Diabetic Nail Debridement (clipping)    -Conservative Sharp Debridement

PRICING:

ON-SITE Classroom Diabetic Wound Management Course and DWC® Exam
      Regular Registration Individual - $2,897          Early Registration**    Individual - $2,597
      Registration fees include books, materials, certification examination and clinical support.
      CLICK HERE to select an on-site location and apply online. (note $30 application fee)
      Click here to download registration form and pay with check or money order
      (note: a $30 non-refundable application fee will apply if registering by mail or fax)

_{*Group Rates available to 3 or more people registering and paying at the same time (must be submitted together) **Early Registration - balance due in full 45 days prior to seminar. Wound Care Program Cancellation Policy click here. DWC® Certification Examination is offered by the National Alliance of Wound Care®.}

ONLINE Self Paced Diabetic Wound Management Course and DWC® Exam
       Regular Registration Individual - $2,897
       Registration fees include books, materials, certification examination and clinical support.
       Note: no group rates or early bird discounts apply to online self-paced course.
      Click here to register for the online self-paced program
      Click here to download online registration form and pay with check or money order
      (note: a $30 non-refundable registration fee will apply if registering by mail or fax)
      - Registration fees include Workbook (shipped to your home 4-5 business days of registration)
      - Certification Examination and clinical support.
      - Online course will be live for 90 days to allow time for completion.

Please click here to download DWC® Candidate Exam Handbook
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