WCEI - Blog » National Alliance of Wound Care http://blog.wcei.net Wound Care Education Institute Blog Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:57:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 NEW WOUND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR SCHEDULE http://blog.wcei.net/new-wound-management-seminar-schedule/ http://blog.wcei.net/new-wound-management-seminar-schedule/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:09:00 +0000 dianawcei http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1939 Check out the new Wound Management seminar schedule for 2012.

Designed as full day or half day events, the seminars are presented in an exciting, motivating and energizing format that makes the perfect learning environment.

Choose from Wound Assessment or Topical Wound Management topics.  Seminar dates and locations will be added throughout the year.

Send all staff members that work with wounds–LPNs, RNs, NPs, PTs, physicians, nurse managers, treatment nurses, wound care team members, clinic directors, MDS coordinators, consultants and any clinicians interested in wound care.

For a complete schedule visit our website and click on the One Day tab.  Visit us at www.wcei.net

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Track #1) Wound Assessment and Topical Wound Management
Track #2) Ostomy 101 and Palliative Wound Management

Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI®) offers one-day wound care courses throughout the USA year long. WCEI will be hosting TWO New Wound Management Seminars in Orlando, FL on December 5, 2011.  You can Register Here. 
The Seminars will be held here:
Regency Orlando
9300 Airport Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827
Phone: 407-825-1375
10:00am-5:00pm
Speakers:
Nancy Morgan and Donna Sardina combine their expertise as Certified Wound Care Nurses, along with their extensive background in wound care education and wound management program development to bring you the latest in wound care. As nursing entrepreneurs, Nancy and Donna are experienced and highly recognized international presenters. Their motivational teaching style has inspired health care professionals across the nation.
Click Here to Register
Enhance Your Knowledge in Wound Care!
Our One Day Wound Care Seminars are a few hours long and provide a good “taste of our apple” as it relates to how we deliver wound care education to attendees. The seminar is presented in an exciting, motivating and energizing format that makes the perfect learning environment.  You’ll want to immediately go out to heal wounds and make a difference in your patients life!!
Registration for Orlando seminars only Includes:
•    Admission to the program
•    Vendor Exhibits
•    Lunch
•    Course Handouts
•    Continuing Education Credits
Don’t Miss Out on this Wound Assessment Seminar. Register Here

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Lymphedema Lower Extremity

  • In the United States, the number of Medicare age individuals afflicted with lymphedema, or at risk of developing it, exceeds 6.8 million.
  • The incidence of lymphedema as a consequence of cancer therapy ranges from 10- 50% and increases with time.

Glendale Wisconsin- June 30, 2011-The National Alliance of Wound Care® (NAWC®) announced today, the introduction of its newest certification in the specialty of Lymphedema Lower Extremity Management (LLE™).

The LLE is an advanced credential that demonstrates a candidate’s proficiency and mastery of essential knowledge and skills of lower extremity lymphedema and associated wound management.

“We are very excited to offer this new certification. The LLE validates a wound care professional’s expertise in lymphedema lower extremity management, while enhancing their marketability. This advanced certification will assure employers they are hiring a leader with tested competency in lower extremity lymphedema,” said Debbie Hecker, Executive Director of the National Alliance of Wound Care.

The LLE is the third certification offered by the NAWC and the only wound care certification board to offer an advanced credential in Lower Extremity Lymphedema. Prerequisite education for LLE certification will be offered by Lymphedema and Wound Care Education, LLC (LWCE).

What is Lower Extremity Lymphedema

Lymphedema in the lower extremity is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes excessive swelling in the leg(s), and occasionally in other parts of the body. Lymphedema can develop when lymphatic vessels are missing or impaired, or when lymph vessels are damaged or lymph nodes have been removed.

For more information about the new LLE certified credential, Click Here to visit the NAWC website.
Did you know?

  • In the United States, the number of Medicare age individuals afflicted with lymphedema, or at risk of developing it, exceeds 6.8 million.
  • The incidence of lymphedema as a consequence of cancer therapy ranges from 10-50% and increases with time.
  • The LLE plays an important role as a direct care provider, educator and resource for optimum patient outcomes in lymphedema and edema management associated with wounds.
  • Research indicates certified clinicians report higher levels of job satisfaction. The LLE provides direct patient lymphedema and edema care in acute, outpatient, long-term care and home care settings.

The LLE plays an important role as a direct care provider, educator and resource for optimum patient outcomes in lymphedema and edema management associated with wounds. The LLE scope of practice is performed in accordance with legislation code as determined by each respective professional state regulatory board.

Lower extremity lymphedema and edema management includes the identification, assessment, management, prevention, and continuing evaluation of patients with signs and symptoms of swelling related to lymphatic and or venous failure, which includes but is not limited to primary lymphatic dysplasia and all other forms of secondary lymphatic trauma.

Lower extremity lymphedema, edema and wound management is a specialized area that focuses on overall skin care and promotion of an optimal wound environment through reduction of edema and lymphedema. This therapeutic approach includes intensive rehabilitative interventions followed by education in self-care measures to prevent disease progression.

Lower extremity lymphedema and edema management requires the skills of the interdisciplinary team that includes the physician, nurse, WCC®, dietitian, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, and other health care disciplines or providers depending upon each individual patient assessment. The physician or other advanced practice provider is the leader of the interdisciplinary care team. As such, Lymphedema Lower Extremity and edema management care plans must always be prescribed by the physician or other advanced practice provider.

LLE certification

  • Increases your marketability as an expert in lower extremity lymphedema, assuring employers you are the leader with tested competency.
  • Ensures an individual has the expertise to manage wounds with state of the art lymphedema techniques proven to dramatically shortening healing times.
  • Instills confidence in your patients that you possess the proven expertise in lymphedema lower extremity management necessary to provide them the best care.

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National Alliance of Wound Care
National Alliance of Wound Care® Certifies over 10,000 WCC®s

The National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC®) announced that it reached a milestone with its WCC credential.  Effective today, NAWC certified over 10,000 WCCs since it began offering the accredited WCC certification in 2003.  “The WCC credential is the most popular among clinicians and now ranks clearly as the leading wound care certification in the United States”, said Debbie Hecker RN, MBA, WCC, and Executive Director.
The overwhelming popularity of the WCC credential is attributed to several factors, including the huge demand for more certified clinicians in the wound care market as well as its multi-discipline nature. The WCC is available to those licensed healthcare professionals who participate on the wound care team.   As one recent WCC put it, “The WCC is a valuable and highly regarded credential that fit my lifestyle.”
In addition to the WCC credential, the NAWC recently introduced an advanced specialty certification in the growing field of diabetic wounds. Certified wound care professionals can now take their careers to the next level. The DWC is the first advanced credential in the specialty of diabetic wounds and opens the door for advancement to thousands of certified wound care clinicians. NAWC hopes to certify more than 800 individuals with the DWC credential next year. The certification will commence in February 2011.
The National Alliance of Wound Care intends to continue its growth of both certifications as well as other new opportunities that will benefit all WCCs and the wound care market at large.

]]> http://blog.wcei.net/10000-wound-care-certified-professionals/feed/ 0 NAWC Observes National Diabetes Awareness Month with Introduction of DWC Credential http://blog.wcei.net/nawc-observes-national-diabetes-awareness-month-with-introduction-of-dwc-credential/ http://blog.wcei.net/nawc-observes-national-diabetes-awareness-month-with-introduction-of-dwc-credential/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:00:23 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=1189 Diabetic Wound Certified

National Alliance of Wound Care® (NAWC®) Observes National Diabetes Awareness Month with the Introduction of Its DWC® Diabetic Wound Certified Credential


Sadly, more than 23 million Americans and 246 million individuals world-wide suffer from Diabetes. This preventable disease is the leading cause of non traumatic lower-limb amputations, contributing to the staggering rate of limb amputations which occur every 30 seconds. Proper wound care can prevent most diabetic related amputations, however, up until now there has been a limited opportunity for healthcare clinicians to specialize in the care of diabetic wounds. Thanks to the NAWC, our Nation’s largest and fastest growing wound care credentialing board, there is a new advanced wound care certification designed to address this universal epidemic.
This specialized certification will help fill the dramatic need for more qualified wound care clinicians in the growing field of diabetic wounds. Current certified wound care professionals can now advance their expertise in the care of diabetic wounds by obtaining the DWC. “The DWC is the first multispecialty, advanced credential in diabetic wounds and opens the door for advancement to thousands of certified wound care clinicians”, said Debbie Hecker RN, MBA, WCC, and Executive Director of the National Alliance of Wound Care.
In recognition of National Diabetes Month, the NAWC welcomes all certified wound care clinicians to consider striving for the DWC credential. The DWC credential will be available starting in early 2011. The need for better patient education and proper wound care is critical to fight and manage this growing disease. To learn more about the DWC credential and the National Alliance of Wound, visit their website at http://www.nawccb.org.

ADA
To learn more about National Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day November 14, visit the American Diabetes Association website. http://www.diabetes.org/.

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WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION THROUGH

PRECEPTOR PATHWAY

This pathway is designed for health care professionals who have a strong passion for wound care but don’t have the necessary wound care experience. Either you have worked in a different area of practice, you are a new graduate, or maybe you are retired and want to get back into the field of healing. This pathway is for you!

The National Alliance of Wound Care Preceptor Pathway is a WCC® certification option that includes one week of classroom and 120 hours working with an approved WCC preceptor in the clinical setting.

It is recommended that you have your preceptor secured prior to attending the course. All clinical hours must be completed within one year of attending the wound management course.


THIS IS THE RIGHT PAGE IF YOU …
DO NOT HAVE – at least two years of full-time or four years of part-time wound care experience in the last five years of your career, either in direct hands on, management, education or research.

IF YOU HAVE
the required experience click here

(Candidate’s wound care experience must be a component of daily licensed job duties. This includes experience from such venues as acute care, long term care, home health, etc.)

Requirements for the NAWC® “WCC®” Certification Preceptor Pathway

  1. You must be an active unrestricted license as a registered nurse, licensed practical/vocational nurse, nurse practitioner, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, physician or physician’s assistant.
  2. Register and attend one of WCEI Skin and Wound Management Training Courses (Click here to view course locations near you).
  3. After the completion of the WCEI’s Course you must then complete a minimum of 120 hours of hands on clinical training with an NAWC® approved clinical preceptor.

Click Here for preceptor handbook and detailed info

Invest in your career, enroll today!
Anyone that attends our course will receive the following:
1.    Classroom training sessions
2.    A complete WCEI® Wound Care Program syllabus
3.    Exam fees are included
4.    Continuing Education Certificate
5.    Access to “Alumni Only” section of WCEI® website
6.    Complimentary networking luncheon (at most course locations)
7.    WCEI® promotional items
8.    Clinical support hotlines

Regular Registration
Individual  – $2,897
Group* (per person) – $2,597		 Early Registration**
Individual – $2,597
Group* (per person) – $2,297
*Group Rates available to three 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

Your journey begins here!
Click here for dates & locations

There are three EASY ways to enroll today!

1. ONLINE- Click here to select a date and register online with credit card payment.

2. FAX – Download and print your application to register with payment information and
fax to: 877-649-6021

3. MAIL- Download and print your application and insert check or money order payable to:

WCEI
1700 Park Street, Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60563

We will send you a confirmation and welcome letter (via email) once your application has been processed.

Questions?
Call one of our friendly WCEI representatives toll free at: 1-877-462-9234 or email us at:  info@wcei.net

Accreditation Statements
The Skin and Wound Management Course© is approved by the National Alliance of Wound Care® Credentialing Board (NAWCCB®), the credentialing arm of the National Alliance of Wound Care®, as a pre-requisite for WCC® certification. For CME/CEU Information click here. For course content, click here.

Wound Care Program Cancellation Policy:
If you must cancel, a $100 administration fee applies, if you notify us in writing no later than 30 days before the first day of the wound care program. Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail (info@wcei.net), fax: 877-649-6021, or by U.S. mail (1700 Park Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563).  No refunds will be made for requests received after that time. Refunds will be issued in the same form payment was made. Please allow two weeks for processing. Registrants who cancel will not receive seminar materials.

No refunds if canceled less than 30 days before the first day of the seminar. A registrant may choose to attend our wound care program at another location within the same year in lieu of cancellation. A $200 fee applies to transfer course credit to another attendee or
to change locations for any reason. Registrants who cancel will not receive seminar materials.

WCEI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a seminar due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event not possible. If WCEI cancels or reschedules the seminar for any unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, registrant will be offered a full refund.  Should circumstances arise that result in the cancellation or postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date. WCEI is not responsible for travel arrangements, travel fees, hotel reservations, or any expenses incurred by registrant as a result of such cancellation. You will be contacted via e-mail at the e-mail address provided during registration in case of a cancelled seminar.  So please be sure to provide a valid email address.

]]> http://blog.wcei.net/wound-care-certification-through-preceptor-pathway/feed/ 0 National Alliance of Wound Care http://blog.wcei.net/national-alliance-of-wound-care/ http://blog.wcei.net/national-alliance-of-wound-care/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:05 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=946 National Alliance of Wound Care

The wound care certified WCC®certification is a prestigious, highly recognized credential offered only through the National Alliance of Wound Care. The common element among WCCs is their passion for caring for their patients and healing wounds. As WCCs, these fine individuals become part of an inclusive group of healthcare professionals who have chosen to advance their expertise and careers with this specialized certification.

The National Alliance of Wound Care® (NAWC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together wound care clinicians from across the healthcare continuum through wound care certification and vocational support.

About the NAWC

The NAWC is a non-profit organization, governed by a voluntary board of directors. NAWC through it’s credentialing board offers the WCC® certification. From its beginnings of only seven (7) years ago, the NAWC has grown to over 7500 wound care certified professionals.

Today, the WCCs of NAWC are the largest and fastest growing group of certified wound care professionals in the United States.

NAWC embraces those from a wide range of healthcare licensures which also makes NAWC the most diverse and inclusive wound care certification organization, today.

The NAWC helps all WCCs with resources and support to help them advance their professional recognition and their careers.

The WCC® Certification provides an added credential beyond licensure and demonstrates by examination that the practitioner has acquired a core body of specialized knowledge.

Benefits to Clinician:
 * Opportunity to provide higher standard of care
* Formal acknowledgment of expertise
* Establishment of professional credentials
* Promotion of professional recognition and esteem
* Provision of continuing education and training
* Career advancement opportunities

Benefits to Employer:

* Increased creditability with consumers
* Enhanced job performance
* Increased protection from liability
* Cost savings in overall delivery of wound care
* Marketability of “Center for Wound Care Excellence”

Benefits to Patients and their Family:

* Benefactor of safe and competent wound care
* Accessibility to expertise of specialized wound care practitioner

Job Resource Center

Are you interesting in finding a Job in Wound Care or are you looking to hire a Wound Care Certified Health Professional? Look no further than the NAWC Job Resource Center.

The new NAWC Job Resource Center is called WOUND CARE CAREERS. This new online job board lists positions in the wound care field throughout the United States.

WOUND CARE CAREERS offers both the opportunity to search for jobs as well as post open positions.

If you are interested in posting an open position, the WOUND CARE CAREERS Job Resource Center will give you access to the over 7600 certified WCC®s.  In addition, you will have the option to also post your open position throughout the network of affiliated job boards from over 175 healthcare professional associations and organizations through out the National Healthcare Career Network for even greater exposure.

For more information about the National Alliance of Wound Care, please visit their website at http://www.nawccb.org

For more information about becoming Wound Care Certified, please visit the Wound Care Education Institute’s Course Info Page

]]> http://blog.wcei.net/national-alliance-of-wound-care/feed/ 2 NAWC Board Member, Ottamissiah Moore Invited to the 2010 National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Founders Leadership Institute http://blog.wcei.net/nawc-board-member-ottamissiah-moore-invited-national-black-nurses-association-nbna-founders-leadership-institute/ http://blog.wcei.net/nawc-board-member-ottamissiah-moore-invited-national-black-nurses-association-nbna-founders-leadership-institute/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:38:53 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=806 NAWC® Board Member, Ottamissiah Moore Invited to the 2010
National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Founders Leadership Institute

Glendale Wisconsin- August 2, 2010, The National Alliance of Wound Care® (NAWC) today announced that NAWC board member Ottamissiah (Missy) Moore, LPN, CLNI, WCC, GC, CHPLN will be admitted to the 2010 class of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Founders Leadership Institute. “This invitation is a huge achievement for Missy and speaks highly of her work and dedication to nursing. All of us from the National Alliance of Wound Care congratulate Missy on receiving this prestigious honor, said Debbie Hecker, RN, MBA, WCC, Executive Director. The Institute will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010 in conjunction with the 8th annual NBNA Institute and Conference in San Diego, CA August 3-8, 2010.
The Institute includes an influential group of speakers who will discuss professional and personal nursing experiences. Each attendee will be teamed up with a mentor to help guide them through the day long journey. The Institute is designed to provide the tools, resources and insight to help its invited attendees achieve their goal as professional level leaders.
About NBNA
The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is a non-profit organization which represents 150,000 African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and retired nurses from the USA, Eastern Caribbean and Africa, with 79 chartered chapters in 34 states. The NBNA was organized in 1971 under the leadership of Dr. Lauranne Sams, former Dean and Professor of Nursing at the Tuskegee University School of Nursing, Tuskegee, Alabama. For more information about the NBNA, visit their website at www.nbna.org.
About NAWC
The NAWC is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the advancement and promotion of excellence in wound care through the certification of wound care practitioners. NAWC is the largest professional wound care credentialing and membership organization in the United States. The NAWC is among an elite group of more than 90 credentialing organizations that have received and maintained National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation. For more information about the WCC, Wound Care Certified certification, visit the website at www.nawccb.org.
Contact Information:
Fred Berg, CWCMS
Director of Marketing and Business Development
National Alliance of Wound Care
877-922-6292, ext 706
Fax: 1-800-352-8339
fberg@nawccb.org

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This session will contain basic information about the different types of ostomies, tips for ostomy management, when to use various ostomy appliances and the skin complications patients with ostomies may experience.  Information will also be discussed about how ostomy marking is done. This session will also include sample products for examination and comparison.

Check out Wild On Wounds National Convention for more information and accommodations.

For more information about becoming Wound Care Certified, please check our information about the Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI’s )  Skin and Wound Management Course

]]> http://blog.wcei.net/ostomy-do-i-do-now/feed/ 0 A Special Message to All WCC®s Regarding the Earthquake in Haiti http://blog.wcei.net/a-special-message-to-all-wcc%c2%aes-regarding-the-earthquake-in-haiti/ http://blog.wcei.net/a-special-message-to-all-wcc%c2%aes-regarding-the-earthquake-in-haiti/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:28:41 +0000 Drew Griffin http://blog.wcei.net/?p=570

NAWC

Our good friends at the National Alliance of Wound Care shared this message today to the WCC community. We wanted to recognize their message here on WCEI’s blog. In case you missed the message, here it is below:

A Special Message to All WCC®s Regarding the Earthquake in Haiti



The devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti last week and the 6.1 aftershock this week are proving to be one of the worst natural disasters of our lifetime. The world is quickly responding to the calls for help and the United States is leading that effort with military and private assistance. Individuals and organizations have donated humanitarian services and money to aid in this mission of recovery and rebuilding. Even though these efforts provide some relief to the immediate situation, much more help will be required in this long-fought battle.

The National Alliance of Wound Care® (NAWC®) knows that each WCC has a passion for helping people and we all feel the need to participate in this world-wide effort. The National Alliance of Wound Care has made a cash donation to the American Red Cross. In addition, as a vehicle to help spread the news of individual relief efforts, the NAWC will provide a dedicated section of our website to post stories from WCCs about their efforts to assist in Haiti. Please send your individual stories to: information@nawccb.org.

Below, we are providing the following links to assist you with donating to the relief efforts and to inquire about individual Americans in Haiti.

1) American Red Cross, 1-800-REDCROSS 1-800-733-2767or go online to: www.redcross.org/

a. You can also text“HAITI”to90999to donate$10to American Red Crossrelief for Haiti. The charge will show up on your next cell phone bill.

2) United Way, 1-866-404-5826or go online to: www.unitedway.org/worldwide/

3) Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush have set up a special website to accept donations to the relief effort in Haiti. Go online to: http://www.clintonbushhaitifund.org/ to learn more.

a. Mobile Giving: Text the word “QUAKE” to 20222to donate $10to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, which will be charged to your cell phone bill.

4) The U.S. Department of State has a phone number and website to inquire about Americans in Haiti: 888-407-4747 or online at www.travel.state.gov/

The NAWC Staff

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