Meet the WCEI^® Clinical Instructors

Ann has an extensive background in wound care education, wound program management and legal issues.  Her motivational teaching style delivers enhanced wound knowledge to health care professionals across the nation.

Disclosure: Ann Avery RN, CWCN, LNC, WCC, Clinical Instructor with WCEI®, has declared no relevant conflict of interest that relates to this educational activity.

A Licensed Physical Therapist, Bill has experience in advanced wound care consultations in long-term care, outpatient, skilled rehabilitation and home health. He has served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, been the Director of several large rehabilitation departments, and has been providing multi-disciplinary wound care education to nurses and therapists for over 17 years. His expertise in diverse settings enhance his role as a clinical instructor. Bill’s dynamic and captivating teaching style keep’s attendee’s attention throughout the course.
Disclosure: William Richlen, PT, WCC, DWC is owner of Infinitus, LLC, a wound care solutions company. He disclosed that he is a speaker and independent contractor for Anacapa Technologies.

Dr. Wollheim is Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.  He has 25+ years of experience in general/vascular surgery and wound care, as well as extensive experience in medical-legal consulting and teaching college advance science courses.  His teaching style includes emphasizing the fundamental concepts of wound care, incorporating additional visual aids, and utilizing clinical scenarios during his presentations.  He is the lead instructor for the Diabetic Wound Certified^® (DWC^®) course and is also on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Wound Care Advisor and Wound Central^® electronic journals. Disclosure: Don Wollheim, MD, FAPWCA, WCC, DWC, Clinical Instructor and Owner of Implexus Wound Care Service LLC, has declared no relevant conflict of interest that relates to this educational activity.

As an RN with over 20 years of wound and ostomy care experience, Joy has practiced in a variety of hospital and home care settings. She is a successful nurse entrepreneur, and is board certified by the WOCNCB as a CWOCN, and by the NAWCO® as a WCC and OMS. Her informal and down-to-earth teaching methods enable students to learn easily in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Joy is the lead instructor of our Ostomy. 
Disclosure: Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC, Clinical Instructor and Owner, MedicalCraft, LLC has disclosed that she is on the advisory committee for Safe n Simple and owner of Apronsbyjoy.

Denise is a Licensed PT with extensive experience in Wound Care, Diabetic Issues and  Lymphedema Treatment.  She has worked for 30+ years in management, education and wound care mentoring in the SNF/ LTC, Acute Care, Home Health and Private Practice settings. Disclosure: Denise Richlen, PT, WCC, DWC, CLT, is a licensed Physical Therapist, Wound Care Certified and Diabetic Wound Certified by the NAWCO, and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. She disclosed that her spouse is an independent contractor for Anacapa Technologies.