Diabetic Wound Management Course Information
"Healing a diabetic foot ulcer is like a sigh of relief. You have saved their limb and maybe even their life."
Jennifer Oakley (RN, WCC, DWC)
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Who is eligible?
The Diabetic Wound Management course and DWC™ Certification Examination are designed and intended solely for health care professionals who currently hold a wound care certification from a nationally accredited program.
Applicants for the National Alliance of Wound Care's DWC™ Certification must meet all of the following criteria:
- National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC®) as a “WCC®” or Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) as a "CWCN®", “CWON®” or "CWOCN®" or American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM®) as a "CWS®"
In addition:
- Current certification from the National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC®) as a "WCC®" or Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB®) as a "CWCN®", "CWON®", or "CWOCN®" or American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM®) as a "CWS®"
- Active unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Physician or Physician Assistant
- Completion of application and required supporting documentation
- Payment of required fees
- Successful graduate of NAWC approved “Diabetic Wound Management Course”
*Active certification in basic wound care is required to retain the DWC credential. Should basic wound care certification lapse, NAWC reserves the right to revoke DWC credential immediately.
Course Pricing:
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.
How many days is class?
5-Day Class Sessions: Days 1-4: Concentrated all-day Diabetic Wound Management training sessions
Day 5 - NAWC® Diabetic Wound Management Certification Examination 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Administered by National Alliance of Wound Care®) following WCEI’s approved training.
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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