Wound Management for CNA/ MA/CCHA/LNA/PCT/PCA/EMT/CCP/and Paramedics

Skin Assessment and Wound Prevention

FACTS:

“Proper wound care involves a team of professionals with various skills and levels of understanding. Rounding out the team, the CNA/ MA/CCHA/LNA/PCT/PCA/EMT/CCP/Paramedic is an important and often forgotten member. Of all healthcare providers, these clinicians spend the greatest amount of their time at the bedside providing hands on care. The first to notice when a “red area” develops, when food intake is low, and when hydration is a problem.” 

We understand the value of this very important team member and we promote empowerment of this clinician through continued education in preparation for certification. 

 COURSE CONTENT

This course provides 14 hours of wound related information for CNA/ MA/CCHA/LNA/PCT/PCA/EMT/CCP/and Paramedics that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Anatomy and Physiology – Skin, Underlying structures, and Blood Vessels 
  • Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity 
  • Wound Healing 
  • Nutrition
  • Pressure Ulcer/Injury Definitions 
  • Pressure Ulcer/Injury Risk, Prevention, and Treatment 
  • Support Surfaces
  • Incontinence 
  • Wound Assessment 
  • Lower Extremity Ulcers
  • Wound Dressings 
  • Other Wound Types. Skin Conditions and Lesions 
  • Documentation Facts and Tips 
  • Regulations, Scope of Practice, and The Clinician’s Role
  • Common Terms and Practices – Simplifies
  • Practice Exam  

AGENDA

DAY 1 - 8 Hours

8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. - Welcome 

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. - Anatomy and Physiology - Skin, Underlying structures, and Blood Vessels

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. - Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity

10:15 a.m – 10:30 a.m. - Break

10:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m. - Wound Healing 

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Nutrition

12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. - Lunch

1:15 p.m. –  2:30 p.m. - Pressure Ulcer/Injury Definitions

2:30 p.m. –  3:30 p.m. - Pressure Ulcer/Injury Risk, Prevention, and Treatment

3:30 p.m. –  3:45 p.m. - Break

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. - Support Surfaces

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. - Incontinence 

4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Wound Assessment 

5:30 p.m. - Class Dismissed 


DAY 2 - 6 Hours

8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. - Day 1 Review - Questions 

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. - Lower Extremity Ulcers

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. - Wound Dressings 

10:15 a.m – 10:30 a.m. - Break

10:30 a.m – 11:15 a.m. - Other Wound Types, Skin Conditions, and Lesions

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Documentation Facts and Tips 

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Regulations, Scope of Practice and the Clinician's Role 

1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - Common Terms and Practices - Simplified

1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Break

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Practice Exam 

CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

The NAWCO offers the “Wound Prevention Certified (WPC) Certification Examination” to measure the academic and technical competence of eligible candidates in the area of Wound Prevention Management beyond their basic knowledge. The WPC credential is performed in accordance with legislation code and practice guidelines as determined by each respective professional state regulatory/licensing board.

The WPC exam consists of a live proctored, computerized/LRP/on-site paper-pencil test with a combination of 75 multiple-choice and true/false questions. Each test question will have either four (4) multiple choice, or two (2) true/false answer selections. Each question will only have one correct answer.
A maximum of one and one half hours (90 minutes) will be allotted to each exam participant, unless special accommodations have been arranged prior to the exam.

If administered on-site, the examination will immediately follow the practice examination or it can be scheduled on the morning of Day 3 in from 8:00 a.m. – 10: 00 a.m.

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COST

The program is currently offered live with a fee of $600.00 per participant. This fee includes the Wound Prevention Certified, (WPC®) Certification Examination offered by National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy.  REGISTER NOW