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Available Dates
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Accreditation
Intended Learners
This certification preparation course is designed for physicians, podiatrists, wound care surgeons, physical therapists and PTAs, occupational therapists and OTAs, nurse practitioners, physician associates/assistants, masters-prepared nurses, registered nurses, associate degree nurses, dietitians, medical assistants, and sales and marketing specialists within wound care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Summarize the etiology of chronic wounds and extrinsic factors that contribute to and affect wound healing outcomes
- Explain the phases of wound healing and the associated microenvironment and cellular components and their functions in wound healing
- Describe specific diagnostic tests, examination tests, lab tests, and measures related to wound assessment and management and the components of documentation
- Identify methods for recognizing soft tissue and bone infections, bioburden management, and treatment of local and systemic infections
- Outline specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds, including nutritional management, debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical agents
Activity Overview
Available in on-site, virtual (live), and on-demand formats, the Wound Certification Prep Course is an intensive seminar providing a comprehensive review of topics related to wound prevention and management. Each course is led by an interdisciplinary panel of 3 nationally recognized wound care educators.
Live/Virtual
To be eligible for documentation of credit for this live or virtual activity, participants must attend the full activity and submit a completed evaluation form. Participants who complete the evaluation online within 30 days of the live or internet live event will receive documentation of credit. Participants must complete the evaluation form online to receive documentation of credit.
On Demand
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and video/audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, learners must participate in the educational activity, complete the 15-question post-test with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the activity evaluation. Participants who complete the evaluation online within active dates of the training will receive documentation of credit. Your certificate may not load if you are accessing it from a smartphone, or settings of your browser do not allow for a new tab/window to open.
Once a certificate has been claimed, physicians and pharmacists may elect for credits to be submitted on their behalf to their boards via additional fields that will appear within the Claim Certificate page. Credits must be submitted through this process to be reported to the American Board of Surgery and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
After purchasing WCPC On Demand, participants have 90 days of unlimited access to view the entire program as often as they wish. Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for this enduring material.
Release date: March 19, 2015
Expiration date: January 12, 2026 Estimated Time to Complete: 20 hours
Intended Learners
This certification preparation course is designed for physicians, podiatrists, wound care surgeons, physical therapists and PTAs, occupational therapists and OTAs, nurse practitioners, physician associates/assistants, masters-prepared nurses, registered nurses, associate degree nurses, dietitians, medical assistants, and sales and marketing specialists within wound care.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Summarize the etiology of chronic wounds and extrinsic factors that contribute to and affect wound healing outcomes
- Explain the phases of wound healing and the associated microenvironment and cellular components and their functions in wound healing
- Describe specific diagnostic tests, examination tests, lab tests, and measures related to wound assessment and management and the components of documentation
- Identify methods for recognizing soft tissue and bone infections, bioburden management, and treatment of local and systemic infections
- Outline specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds, including nutritional management, debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical agents
Activity Overview
Available in on-site, virtual (live), and on-demand formats, the Wound Certification Prep Course is an intensive seminar providing a comprehensive review of topics related to wound prevention and management. Each course is led by an interdisciplinary panel of 3 nationally recognized wound care educators.
Live/Virtual
To be eligible for documentation of credit for this live or virtual activity, participants must attend the full activity and submit a completed evaluation form. Participants who complete the evaluation online within 30 days of the live or internet live event will receive documentation of credit. Participants must complete the evaluation form online to receive documentation of credit.
On Demand
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and video/audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, learners must participate in the educational activity, complete the 15-question post-test with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the activity evaluation. Participants who complete the evaluation online within active dates of the training will receive documentation of credit. Your certificate may not load if you are accessing it from a smartphone, or settings of your browser do not allow for a new tab/window to open.
Once a certificate has been claimed, physicians and pharmacists may elect for credits to be submitted on their behalf to their boards via additional fields that will appear within the Claim Certificate page. Credits must be submitted through this process to be reported to the American Board of Surgery and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
After purchasing WCPC On Demand, participants have 90 days of unlimited access to view the entire program as often as they wish. Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for this enduring material.
Release date: March 19, 2015
Expiration date: January 12, 2026 Estimated Time to Complete: 20 hours
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, HMP Education 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.
Note: This statement is not an indication of approved credits. Please see below for full accreditation details, including credit types and totals, for this activity.
Credit Designation Statements
PHYSICIANS
Live
HMP Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Virtual
HMP Education designates this virtual activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
On Demand
HMP Education designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants are not eligible to receive credit for any part of this enduring material already claimed as part of the live activity.
NURSES
Live On-Site
This continuing nursing education live activity awards 20.5 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #18006 for 20.5 contact hours.
Live Virtual
This continuing nursing education virtual activity awards 20.75 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provide r#18006 for 20.75 contact hours.
On Demand
This continuing nursing education internet enduring activity awards 20.0 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #18006 for 20.0 contact hours.
Participants are not eligible to receive credit for any part of this enduring material already claimed as part of the live activity.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES/ASSISTANTS
Live
HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for 20.5 AAPA Category 1 credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Virtual
HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This virtual activity is designated for 20.75 AAPA Category 1 credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
On Demand
HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This internet enduring activity is designated for 20.0 AAPA Category 1 credits. Approval valid until January 12, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Participants are not eligible to receive credit for any part of this enduring material already claimed as part of the live activity.
PODIATRISTS
Live
HMP Education is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. HMP Education has approved this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 continuing education contact hours.
Virtual
HMP Education is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. HMP Education has approved this virtual activity for a maximum of 20.75 continuing education contact hours.
On Demand
HMP Education is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. HMP Education has approved this enduring activity for a maximum of 20.0 contact hours.
DIETITIANS
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HMP Education has applied for pre-approved accreditation in Florida for the live and virtual events. HMP Education has applied for pre-approved accreditation in New York for live, virtual, and on-demand events. A list of current approvals are listed below. If you practice in any other state, please consult its PT Board.
Live and Virtual
Alabama: Pending approval.
Hawaii: Pending approval.
North Carolina: Pending approval.
North Dakota: Pending approval.
Texas: Pending approval.
Washington D.C.: WCPC has been pre-approved by the state of Washington DC. Attendees must submit this certificate and any other material into your designated state board in order to receive full approval. Expiration: 12/2025
California: WCPC has been pre-approved by the state of California. Attendees must submit this certificate and any other material into your designated state board in order to receive full approval. Expiration: 12/2025
On Demand:
Nevada: Pending approval.
Florida: This activity has been approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. The maximum allowable hours for this program are 17. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
NTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Visit this link for Countries and Regions have reciprocity with the ACCME.
Visit this link for additional countries that accept ACCME-accredited continuing medical education (CME).
PHYSICIANS
Live
HMP Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Virtual
HMP Education designates this virtual activity for a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
On Demand
HMP Education designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Participants are not eligible to receive credit for any part of this enduring material already claimed as part of the live activity.
NURSES
Live On-Site
This continuing nursing education live activity awards 20.5 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #18006 for 20.5 contact hours.
Live Virtual
This continuing nursing education virtual activity awards 20.75 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provide r#18006 for 20.75 contact hours.
On Demand
This continuing nursing education internet enduring activity awards 20.0 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #18006 for 20.0 contact hours.
Participants are not eligible to receive credit for any part of this enduring material already claimed as part of the live activity.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES/ASSISTANTS
Live
HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for 20.5 AAPA Category 1 credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Virtual
HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This virtual activity is designated for 20.75 AAPA Category 1 credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
On Demand
HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This internet enduring activity is designated for 20.0 AAPA Category 1 credits. Approval valid until January 12, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Participants are not eligible to receive credit for any part of this enduring material already claimed as part of the live activity.
PODIATRISTS
Live
HMP Education is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. HMP Education has approved this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 continuing education contact hours.
Virtual
HMP Education is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. HMP Education has approved this virtual activity for a maximum of 20.75 continuing education contact hours.
On Demand
HMP Education is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. HMP Education has approved this enduring activity for a maximum of 20.0 contact hours.
DIETITIANS
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HMP Education has applied for pre-approved accreditation in Florida for the live and virtual events. HMP Education has applied for pre-approved accreditation in New York for live, virtual, and on-demand events. A list of current approvals are listed below. If you practice in any other state, please consult its PT Board.
Live and Virtual
Alabama: Pending approval.
Hawaii: Pending approval.
North Carolina: Pending approval.
North Dakota: Pending approval.
Texas: Pending approval.
Washington D.C.: WCPC has been pre-approved by the state of Washington DC. Attendees must submit this certificate and any other material into your designated state board in order to receive full approval. Expiration: 12/2025
California: WCPC has been pre-approved by the state of California. Attendees must submit this certificate and any other material into your designated state board in order to receive full approval. Expiration: 12/2025
On Demand:
Nevada: Pending approval.
Florida: This activity has been approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. The maximum allowable hours for this program are 17. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
NTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Visit this link for Countries and Regions have reciprocity with the ACCME.
Visit this link for additional countries that accept ACCME-accredited continuing medical education (CME).
Use of Proprietary Names
This continuing medical education activity may include device or medicine brand names for participant clarity purposes only, due to the presence of different branded versions of the same product. No product promotion or recommendation should be inferred.
This continuing medical education activity may include device or medicine brand names for participant clarity purposes only, due to the presence of different branded versions of the same product. No product promotion or recommendation should be inferred.
Unapproved and/or Investigational Uses Of Drugs And Devices
This activity may contain information about experimental and other uses of drugs or devices that are not currently approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of the European Union or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States. Participants are strongly encouraged to consult approved product labeling for any drug or device mentioned in this activity before use. The opinions expressed during this activity are the opinions of the respective authors, presenters or moderators and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of HMP Education.
This activity may contain information about experimental and other uses of drugs or devices that are not currently approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of the European Union or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States. Participants are strongly encouraged to consult approved product labeling for any drug or device mentioned in this activity before use. The opinions expressed during this activity are the opinions of the respective authors, presenters or moderators and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of HMP Education.
Hardware/Software Requirements
The activity is best accessed via a computer or device with a current version of one of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications.
The activity is best accessed via a computer or device with a current version of one of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications.
ADA Statement
HMP Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant in this educational activity who is in need of accommodations may submit a request to the support team.
HMP Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant in this educational activity who is in need of accommodations may submit a request to the support team.
Cancellation Policy
Please note that the cutoff date for live or virtual activity cancellations is 30 business days prior to the event. All cancellations must be received in writing via email or by mail postmarked by that date. Full registration will be refunded, minus a $100 processing fee, only for cancellations received in writing before that date. Registrations are transferable at any time. WCPC On Demand is not eligible for cancellation or refund.
Attendees of WCPC On Demand or a live program who do not pass their CWSP, CWS, or CWCA exam are eligible to retake the program at a 50% discount on the normal price of the course.
Please note that the cutoff date for live or virtual activity cancellations is 30 business days prior to the event. All cancellations must be received in writing via email or by mail postmarked by that date. Full registration will be refunded, minus a $100 processing fee, only for cancellations received in writing before that date. Registrations are transferable at any time. WCPC On Demand is not eligible for cancellation or refund.
Attendees of WCPC On Demand or a live program who do not pass their CWSP, CWS, or CWCA exam are eligible to retake the program at a 50% discount on the normal price of the course.
Privacy Policy
HMP Education protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. HMP Education and our joint sponsors will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual’s consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency. HMP Education maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.
Copyright © 2025 by HMP Education. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from HMP Education.
No commercial interest provided commercial support for this continuing education activity.
HMP Education protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint sponsors. HMP Education and our joint sponsors will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual’s consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency. HMP Education maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.
Copyright © 2025 by HMP Education. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from HMP Education.
No commercial interest provided commercial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclaimers
The material presented and related discussions are not intended to be medical advice, and the presentation or discussion of such material is not intended to create and does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Medical advice of any nature should be sought from an individual’s own health care provider.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to HMP Global or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.
The material presented and related discussions are not intended to be medical advice, and the presentation or discussion of such material is not intended to create and does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Medical advice of any nature should be sought from an individual’s own health care provider.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to HMP Global or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.
Provider Statement
Provided by HMP Education, an HMP Global Company.
Provided by HMP Education, an HMP Global Company.
Commercial Support
No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Contact Us
For immediate assistance, please explore our HMP Education Help Center or chat with our Virtual CE Assistant, which can answer most common questions related to claiming credits and the HMP Education website. If you have a question or grievance that cannot be addressed by our Virtual CE assistant or Help Center, please submit a request to the support team. Our accreditation and compliance team will respond to your inquiry within 1 business day.
For immediate assistance, please explore our HMP Education Help Center or chat with our Virtual CE Assistant, which can answer most common questions related to claiming credits and the HMP Education website. If you have a question or grievance that cannot be addressed by our Virtual CE assistant or Help Center, please submit a request to the support team. Our accreditation and compliance team will respond to your inquiry within 1 business day.