Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) FAQs

The certification examination for the WCEI^® Skin and Wound management course is developed and administered by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy^® (NAWCO^®).

Visit NAWCO's website for information about the Wound Care Certified (WCC^®) eligibility requirements, as well as the application process, handbook, and more.

The certification examination for the WCEI^® Skin and Wound management course is developed and administered by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy^® (NAWCO^®).

Visit NAWCO's website for information about the Wound Care Certified (WCC^®) eligibility requirements, as well as the application process, handbook, and more.

The certification examination for the WCEI^® Skin and Wound management course is developed and administered by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy^® (NAWCO^®).

Visit NAWCO's website for information about the Wound Care Certified (WCC^®) eligibility requirements, as well as the application process, handbook, and more.
 

The certification examination for the WCEI^® Skin and Wound management course is developed and administered by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy^® (NAWCO^®).

Visit NAWCO's website for information about the Wound Care Certified (WCC^®) eligibility requirements, as well as the application process, handbook, and more.
 

Yes! Non-licensed individuals are able to enroll in our Skin and Wound Management course. 
 
The credential for a non-licensed individual is the Certified Wound Care Market Specialist^® (CWCMS^®).  If you are interested in taking the certification exam, you must meet eligibility requirements.

Creating a personalized WCEI^® account gives you access to a variety of educational tools and resources.  Here is how to set up a user account:

• Click on the Need an Account? located at the top right of every page.
• Complete the form to create your account.

You will provide information such as your name, professional license, email address and date of birth.  It is best practice to use your name as it appears on your professional license, if applicable.  Also, your date of birth is only used for account identification purposes and is never shared.

Once you have selected the course you would like to take, the registration process includes just five easy steps:
Step 1: Group Code (optional)
Step 2: Personal Information
Step 3: Professional Information
Step 4: Billing Information
Step 5: Select your credentialing board and complete your certification exam application

Here is how to register for a course:

• Click the Education drop down at the top left of any page.
• Select the course you are interested in taking.
• Click the Register button.
  • If you are not already logged in or do not have an account a box will pop up and prompt you to take action.
•  Complete the registration process.
  • Incomplete Registration: the course you started registering for will show up on your dashboard.  You can continue to register for the course by clicking on the course link.
  • Complete Registration: the course you registered for will show up on your dashboard and you will receive a confirmation email.

After registering for the course, if you plan to sit for a certification exam, you will select a credentialing board, complete their exam application, and pay their certification fees.  The credentialing board determines your exam eligibility.  For your convenience, the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy^® administers the certification examination at most course locations the day after the course concludes. Contact NAWCO at 877-922-6292 for exam-related questions.

 

While the Skin and Wound Management tuition covers four days of live instruction, course materials and Continuing Education Contact Hours.  The value WCEI^® offers expands beyond the classroom.  With access to in-person and real-time online support and guidance - along with a myriad of online resources based on current standards of care and best practices - your investment in your education will grow over time.
 
Once you complete the WCEI^® course you will have ongoing access to an amazing array of free or low-cost benefits.
 

While the Ostomy Management Course tuition covers online pre-course modules, four days of live instruction, course materials and continuing education contact hours. The value WCEI^® offers expands beyond the classroom.  With access to in-person and real-time online support and guidance - along with a myriad of online resources based on current standards of care and best practices - your investment in your education will grow over time.
 
Once you complete the WCEI^® course you will have ongoig access to an amazing array of free or low cost benefits.
 

You can recertify the easy way by preparing with a WCEI^® certification course onsite or online. No test, no stress, no problem! 

Courses to prepare you for recertification are available for the following:

• Skin & Wound Management Course
• Nutrition Skin & Wound Management Course
• Diabetic Wound Management Course
• Ostomy Management Course
• Certified Wound Care Market Specialist Course^® (CWCMS^®)

 
Additionally, recertification pathways may be available through your credential board.

WCEI^® offers over 100 onsite Skin and Wound Management certification courses across the nation each year.
 
If you are not able to find a course near you, consider the online Skin and Wound Management certification course.  Additionally, WCEI^® can also      bring a certification course to your facility where you can include fellow healthcare providers and make the course a community event.

WCEI^® offers an onsite Diabetic Skin and Wound Management certification course at the Wild On Wounds^TM national conference each year. 

If you are not able to find a course near you, consider the online Diabetic Skin and Wound Management certification course. Additionally, WCEI^® can also bring a certification course bring a certification course to your facility where you can include fellow healthcare providers and make the course a community event.
 

WCEI^® offers several onsite Ostomy Management certification courses each year. 
 
If you are not able to find a course near you, WCEI^® can bring a certification course to your facility where you can include fellow healthcare providers and make the course a community event.

Yes!  WCEI^® frequently works with facilities who are interested in hosting a course:

• Skin and Wound Management Certification Course
• Ostomy Management Certification Course
• Diabetic Skin and Wound Management Certification Course

Don't let costs stand in your way of furthering your education and career.  WCEI^® offers a variety of options that may meet your needs:

• General tuition assistance
• Payment Options
• Military Support

If you need further assistance, contact a WCEI^® financial advisor by emailing woundcaresupport@relias.com, or calling 877-462-9234.
 

WCEI^® offers a variety of education programs that provide continuing education contact hours for nurses, physicians, and practitioners of physical therapy and occupational therapy.  Total hours provided vary.

All of your account information is available on your WCEI^® account dashboard.  To locate your certificate of completion, follow these steps:

• Log into your WCEI^® user account using your email address and password.
• Certificates of completion are found under the respective areas Completed Training (Courses) or Completed Webinars.

If the certificate is not available, contact the admissions department by emailing woundcaresupport@relias.com, or calling 877-462-9234.

WCEI^® offers the following online courses:

• Skin & Wound Management Certification Course 
• Nutrition Skin & Wound Management Certification Course 
• Diabetic Wound Certification Course
• Certified Wound Care Market Specialist^® Certification Course (CWCMS^®)

Select a credentialing board for testing center insturctions. 

Please note: the Ostomy Management Specialist course is not offered online at this time.

Start by reviewing the technical requirements document. Then simply follow these steps to access your online account:

• Log into your WCEI^® user account using your email address and password.
• Under Current and Upcoming Training (Courses), click the Start Course link located beneath the course name. 
  • The link will change to Continue Course after your access the course modules the first time.
  • Your 180 days of access begins as soon as your enrollment is complete.
• Click the link and accept the terms and conditions of the training system.

If you have difficulties, the technical support team is available by emailing woundcaresupport@relias.com, or by calling 877-462-9234.

You can view course modules at any time during the 180-day access period.  Follow these steps to access your online course modules:

• Login to WCEI® user account using your email address and password.
• Under Current and Upcoming Training (Courses) click the Continue Course link located beneath the course name. 
• In your training account, click the Completed Courses tab. 

If you have difficulties, the technical support team is available by emailing woundcaresupport@relias.com, or by calling 877-462-9234.

You can change any information in your account online except your name (this is to protect the accuracy of your account and certificates). To change your name, call us at 877-462-9234, and we will gladly assist you.

To update your personal account information:

• Click on the red Login button located at the top right of every page.
• Underneath the welcome message on the left side click on Edit Profile.
• Updated your profile information.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Update Profile.

 
If you continue to have difficulties, the technical support team is available by emailing woundcaresupport@relias.com or by calling 877-462-9234.
 

We apologize if you are experiencing technical issues.  You can reach our technical support team by emailing woundcaresupport@relias.com, or calling 877-462-9234.

No problem! Here is how to reset or recover your password:

• Click on the red Login button located at the top right of every page.
• At the bottom left of the display box click on Forgot Password and follow the instructions.

If you have difficulties, the technical support team is available by emailing woundcaresupport@relias.com, or by calling 877-462-9234.
 

If you took a certification examination with NAWCO^® within the last three weeks and have questions about the results, email NAWCO^® at information@nawccb.org, or call 877-922-6292. Otherwise, contact your credentialing board.

Registering and accessing one of WCEI^® On-Demand webinars is easy.  Here is what you need to do:

Register

• Click the Education drop down at the top left of any page.
• Select On Demand Webinar.
• Scroll through the list and select a webinar by clicking on the name.
• Click the register button. 
  • If you are not already logged in or do not have an account, you will be prompted before being taken to a registration page.
• Complete the registration process.
  • Incomplete Registration: the webinar you started registering for will show up on your dashboard.  You can continue to register for the webinar by clicking on the course link.
  • Complete Registration: the webinar you registered for will show up on your dashboard and you will receive a confirmation email.

Access

• Immediately after registering you will be taken to the webinar for viewing. 
• You may view the webinar completely or come back to your dashboard later where it will be located under Current and Upcoming Training (Webinars).