Covers the essentials to get certified in wound care

Improves your chances of passing the CWCA®, CWS®, and CWSP® board certification exams

Earn up to 17 CME/CE/CECHs

Taught by an interdisciplinary panel of ABWM Certified Wound Specialists

Only course recommended by the ABWM Foundation

Convenient 2-day format

Convenience of applying, scheduling and taking the exam onsite after the course*

Cost-efficient, starting at only $825 (separate fee for exam)

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Ready to Get Certified in Wound Care?

$825 Super Saver Rate Through 2/24/17

$875 Early Bird Rate Through 3/24/17

$925 Regular Rate After 3/24/17 and onsite

AAWC members receive a 15% discount. Fellows/residents receive a $425 registration rate.

W O U N D P R E P C O U R S E . C O M

104 WINDSOR CENTER DR., SUITE 200 EAST WINDSOR, NJ 08520

CHARLOTTE, NCApril 29–30, 2017

Take the course: APRIL 29-30NEW! Take the exam: MAY 1*

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CINCINNATI, OH COURSE: MARCH 4-5 EXAM: MARCH 6

SAN DIEGO, CA COURSE: APRIL 4-5 EXAM: APRIL 6

CHARLOTTE, NC COURSE: APRIL 29-30 EXAM: MAY 1

BALTIMORE, MD COURSE: MAY 6-7 EXAM: MAY 8

BIRMINGHAM, AL COURSE: JUNE 3-4 EXAM: JUNE 5

STAMFORD, CT COURSE: SEPTEMBER 9-10 EXAM: SEPTEMBER 11

CHICAGO, IL COURSE: OCTOBER 11-12 EXAM: OCTOBER 13

LAS VEGAS, NV COURSE: OCTOBER 18-19 EXAM: OCTOBER 20

HOUSTON, TX COURSE: OCTOBER 28-29 EXAM: OCTOBER 30

JACKSONVILLE, FL COURSE: NOVEMBER 18-19 EXAM: NOVEMBER 20

Ready to GET CERTIFIED in Wound Care?

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Carl Van Gils, DPM, MS, CWSPMedical Director | Dixie Regional Medical Center Wound Clinic

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C E N T E R SFACULTY View full faculty at woundprepcourse.comINTENDED LEARNERS Physicians, podiatrists, surgeons, physical therapists and PTAs, occupa-tional therapists and OTAs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, master’s prepared nurses, registered nurses, associate degree nurses, dietitians, and sales and marketing specialists within wound care.LEARNING OBJECTIVES After completing this activity, participants should be able to: Outline the etiology of chronic wounds and extrinsic factors that contribute to and affect wound healing outcomes. Describe the phases of wound healing and the associated microenvironment, cellular com-ponents and their functions in wound healing. Identify the anatomy of the skin and other important structures. Assess research and evidence related to wound management.

Describe specific diagnostic tests, examination tests, lab tests and measures related to wound assessment and management. Identify the components of wound assessment and documentation. Identify methods for recognizing soft tissue and bone infections, bioburden management and treatment of local and systemic infections. Discuss nutritional factors and the underlying deficiencies that impact wound healing. Relate the psychosocial and cognitive aspects to patient outcomes in wound repair. Describe specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds including debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical agents.ACTIVITY OVERVIEW Each course is taught by 3 nationally recognized experts and educators in wound care. The Wound Certification Prep Course is an intensive 17-hour seminar, providing a comprehensive review of topics related to wound management. The course also includes valuable practice tests and test-taking strategies.ACCREDITATION In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Med-ical Education (NACCME) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

PHYSICIANS NACCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.NURSES This continuing nursing education activity awards 17.0 contact hours.Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 17.0 contact hours.PODIATRISTS North American Center for Con-tinuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. NACCME has approved this activity for a maximum of 17.0 continuing education contact hours.

DIETITIANS North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NA-CCME) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider

with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR Credentialed Practitioners will receive 17 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.CDR Accredited Provider #HM001Level 3 Synthesis LevelPHYSICAL THERAPISTS North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACC-ME) will seek approval for this course from the following physical therapy boards: California, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia.Illinois Physical Therapy Association: This sym-posium has been approved for 17.0 contact hours. (Sponsor License # 216000302).

Maryland Board of Physical Therapy: This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy for 1.7 CEUs. New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course was approved for 17 continuing ed-ucation credits. (NJBPTE Approval # 2016-038).REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDIT To be eligible for documentation of credit for this live event, participants must attend the full activity and submit a completed evaluation form. Participants who complete the evaluation form online will immediately receive documentation of credit.For questions regarding this educational activity, please call 609-371-1137.ADA STATEMENT North American Center for Continuing Medical Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the rules and regula-tions thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please call 609-371-1137.Copyright © 2016 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing

education activity may be reproduced or trans-mitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. No commerical interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that the cutoff date for cancellations is 30 business days prior to the event. All cancellations must be received in writing (mailed or emailed) and postmarked by that date. Full registration will be refunded, minus a $100 processing fee, only to cancellations received in writing before that date. Registrations are transferable at any time.

CINCINNATI, OH COURSE: MARCH 4-5

EXAM: MARCH 6

SAN DIEGO, CA COURSE: APRIL 4-5

EXAM: APRIL 6

CHARLOTTE, NC COURSE: APRIL 29-30

EXAM: MAY 1

BALTIMORE, MD COURSE: MAY 6-7

EXAM: MAY 8

BIRMINGHAM, AL COURSE: JUNE 3-4

EXAM: JUNE 5

STAMFORD, CT COURSE: SEPTEMBER 9-10

EXAM: SEPTEMBER 11

CHICAGO, IL COURSE: OCTOBER 11-12

EXAM: OCTOBER 13

LAS VEGAS, NV COURSE: OCTOBER 18-19

EXAM: OCTOBER 20

HOUSTON, TX COURSE: OCTOBER 28-29

EXAM: OCTOBER 30

JACKSONVILLE, FL COURSE: NOVEMBER 18-19

EXAM: NOVEMBER 20

2017WCPC, in conjunction with the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), the

certifying body that offers the Certified Wound Care Associate® (CWCA®), Certified

Wound Specialist® (CWS®), and Certified Wound Specialist Physician® (CWSP®)

certifications, now offers a convenient way to get certified in wound care.

Now, in 2017, you can take the 2-day WCPC course and on the third day,

sit for one of the CWCA®, CWS®, or CWSP® wound care certification

exams. It’s one-stop training for busy professionals!

WHO IS WCPC RIGHT FOR?Podiatrists and primary care physicians

Wound care surgeons and specialists

Physical therapists

Nurses

NPs and PAs

Dietitians

Anyone looking to prepare for the CWCA®, CWS® or CWSP® exams

WCPC HAS BENEFITS FOR THE ENTIRE HEALTH CARE TEAM!Advance your knowledge of wound care and wound management services

Gain practical information on the very latest techniques and approaches

Get the very best training to help you pass the certification exams

Enhance your personal marketability and career advancement

Help your organization increase reimbursements and reduce risk

Improve the quality of care for your patients

A CO N V E N I E N T N E W WAY TO G E T C E RT I F I E D I N WO U N D C A R E

You must submit your completed exam application, payment, reference letters and all documentation to the American Board of Wound Management by April 7, 2017 in order to schedule your certification exam after the WCPC course in Charlotte. There is limited availability so please submit your completed application as soon as possible.

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