The Wound Care Nurse Certification (WCN-C) is a self-paced online course developed and taught by David Moaddel, MD, CWSP, Medical Director of Royal Wound Care. It is designed for licensed nurses and other clinicians who care for patients with acute and chronic wounds in clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home settings. The course reviews the assessment, documentation, and management of common wound types and the clinician's role on the wound care team. Please note: this course awards 8 nursing contact hours approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. It is not accredited for physician CME.
Anatomy & Physiology of the skin.
Phases of wound healing.
Basic fundamentals of wound care.
Classification of wounds: Identification & Management.
Wound Care Dressings: Properties & Uses.
Types, properties and uses of wound debridement.
Scope of practice. Role of Wound Care Nurse: Assessment, Documentation, Infection Control, Consultation and Monitoring.
Overview of advanced therapies and techniques: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), wound culture technique, compression therapy, aseptic dressing change, circulation assessment with Doppler, and wound measurement.
Self-paced online course. Start anytime and learn on your own schedule, with access for 4 months from registration.
David Moaddel, MD, CWSP – Medical Director, Royal Wound Care
The Wound Care Nurse Certification (WCN-C) course is open to licensed nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their wound care knowledge. Royal Wound Care is a Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 18268, for 8 contact hours. If you are licensed outside California or by a different board, please check with your licensing board to confirm it accepts these contact hours.
Wound Care Certification demonstrates specialized knowledge in wound management and a commitment to high-quality care for patients with wounds. Completing the WCN-C can support your professional growth, strengthen trust with patients and families, and build your confidence in assessing and managing wounds. Candidates who successfully complete the program receive a digital Wound Care Nurse Certification (WCN-C) certificate from Royal Wound Care.
Candidates who successfully complete the WCN-C course and pass the final evaluation receive a digital certificate by email. The certificate shows your name, completion date, and the 8 contact hours approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number CEP 18268), and is valid for 2 years.
Wound Care Certification must be renewed every 2 years for a renewal fee of $179.99 and successful completion of a recertification exam. Re-Certification Link.
You must score 70% or higher on the final evaluation to pass and receive your WCN-C certificate. You may take the evaluation up to three times within your 4-month access period.
Candidates have the opportunity to retake the online Wound Care Certification exam up to three times within a 4-month period in order to obtain a score of 70% or higher and receive their Wound Care Certification.
You will have access to the online course and materials for 4 months from registration. If you need more time, email [email protected].
The WCN-C program includes the self-paced online course, a study guide, the final evaluation (up to 3 attempts within 4 months), and a digital certificate. The certification is issued by Royal Wound Care and is valid for 2 years. The course awards 8 contact hours approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider Number CEP 18268).
You may request a full refund within 7 days of registration, as long as you have not started the course. Once you have started the course and accessed any course materials, all sales are final and no refunds will be issued, in order to protect the course's intellectual property. Access to the course remains valid for 4 months from registration. To request a refund, email [email protected] or call (818) 660-2977.
No. Once you have started the course, all sales are final. You can retake the final evaluation up to three times within your 4-month access period to score 70% or higher. Refunds are available only within 7 days of registration if you have not started the course. Questions? Email [email protected] or call (818) 660-2977.
$179.99 – Includes the self-paced online course, study guide, final evaluation, and certificate. $179.99 – Re-Certification (every 2 years)
Self-paced online course. Start anytime and learn on your own schedule.
8 contact hours of continuing education. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 18268, for 8 contact hours. Not accredited for physician CME.
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