Your Wound Care Education Journey
Every clinician starts somewhere.
Where are you headed?
5 paths based on where you are today and where you want to go. Whether you need CE credits to stay licensed, want to become a better clinician, are ready to lead a wound care program, or need to convert an unrecognized or lapsed credential, there is a clear next step for you.
Which path sounds like you?
Select a card to see what you get and your next step.
You're making product decisions, setting protocols, and being held accountable for clinical outcomes. You're the person your team turns to when a wound isn't healing. That level of responsibility calls for more than a course certificate. Earning board certification shows your organization and patients that you've met a rigorous, verified standard.
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Best for
- RN, NP, PA, PT, OT, MD, and international clinicians
- Clinicians who lead wound care decisions or programs
- Clinicians preparing for board certification
What you get
- Choice of course delivery that fits how you learn: online, self-paced or live, instructor-led
- Pathway to credentials from CMET, ABWM, NAWCO, and WOCNCB
- 57 continuing education credits from the California Board of Nursing (most states accept these, but confirm with your board first)
- Clinical decision-making depth
- Career advancement and credibility
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Get My Personalized Guide »Wound care programs vary. Some award a certificate after a short course; others offer a credential through their own program. Before adding letters after your name, ask who issues the credential, what qualifications and exam it requires, and whether it's the board certification your employer expects. If you're unsure, we can help you check.
Explore Your Certification Options
Your wound care training and experience may give you a head start. Submit proof of your prior training, and we'll review your options for pursuing certification through CMET, NAWCO, ABWM, or WOCNCB. Each board determines eligibility and awards its own credential.
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What you get
- A review of your current credentials and prior training
- Guidance on board certification options that may fit your background
- A clearer next step toward a credential that meets your goals
Your first step is to contact the board that issued your credential. Ask what it requires for recertification and whether it can extend your renewal window. Once you know if you can still renew or need to apply again, you can choose the right path forward.
If You Can Still Recertify
Follow your board's requirements. If it accepts the course for recertification, Advanced Wound Management offers up to 57 nursing contact hours.
If You Need to Apply Again
Take the full Advanced Wound Management course to refresh your knowledge and prepare for the board exam.
Best for
- Clinicians whose wound care board credential has expired
Your Options
- Still eligible to recertify? Take the education your board requires. Advanced Wound Management offers 57 nursing contact hours; confirm with your board that it will accept them.
- Need to apply again? Take Advanced Wound Management to refresh your knowledge and prepare for the board exam.
Wound care comes up in your day, and you want to understand more than which dressing to choose. You want to assess wounds more accurately, understand the reasons behind treatment decisions, and know when to escalate a concern. Our focused micro-credentials help you build practical skills in the areas that matter to your role, with no board certification goal required.
Best for
- Clinicians who want to strengthen their wound care skills without pursuing board certification
- Clinicians who want focused training for the patients and settings they work with
- Clinicians exploring a specific area of wound care before committing to a longer course
What you get
- Focused, self-paced wound care education
- Practical skills you can use in patient care
- A certificate and shareable badge for completed micro-credentials
- Nursing contact hours for eligible courses
Wound care comes up in your work, even if it isn't your specialty. Our short, on-demand courses help you stay current on the topics you encounter and earn nursing contact hours at your own pace. Choose the courses that interest you, then download your certificate when you complete them.
Best for
- Nurses who need contact hours for license renewal
- Clinicians who want a refresher on a specific wound care topic
What you get
- Short courses you can complete on your schedule
- Nursing contact hours for eligible courses
- A certificate of completion for each course
YOUR WOUND CARE EDUCATION JOURNEY
Every clinician starts somewhere.
Where are you headed?
Four paths based on where you are today and where you want to go. Whether you need CE credits to stay licensed, want to become a better clinician, are ready to lead a wound care program, or need to convert an unrecognized credential, there is a clear next step for you.
Choose Your Path
STAY CONNECTED
I need CE credits to keep my license active
Fast, flexible continuing education — no fuss.
You're a practicing clinician, wounds come up in your work, but it's not your specialty. You need continuing education contact hours to maintain your license and stay current with standards. Our on-demand CE courses deliver exactly that: 60-minute modules you can take on your schedule, with an instant certificate when you're done.
WHAT YOU GET
• Complete on your own schedule
• Continuing education credits from the California Board of Nursing
• Certificate of completion
BUILD YOUR SKILLS
I love wound care and want to practice better.
Short, focused programs that turn clinical curiosity into recognized wound care expertise.
You're the clinician who leans in on complex wounds. You want to understand the why behind treatment decisions, assess more accurately, and apply current standards with confidence. Our micro-credentials are focused, applied programs — real skill-building with a certificate and shareable digital badge that shows verified competency in a specific area of wound care.
WHAT YOU GET
• Continuing education credits from the California Board of Nursing
• Shareable digital badge
• Certificate of added qualification
• Applied, bedside-ready skills
UPGRADE TO A RECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL
I was certified through an unrecognized board. I need the real thing.
Your training shouldn't go to waste. Fast-track to a nationally recognized board credential
⚠ Not all wound care certifications are recognized.
Some courses create their own credential or “board” to appear official, with no oversight or ties to a nationally recognized credentialing body. If you didn’t go through CMET, NAWCO, ABWM, or WOCNCB, you may be exposed clinically, legally, and professionally.
FAST TRACK PROGRAM
You already have knowledge and training in wound care. The fast-track program credits your prior experience and gets you to a nationally recognized board credential without starting from scratch. Employers, facilities, and credentialing bodies recognize these four boards.
Not sure if your provider leads to a recognized credential? See our full education provider comparison >>
WHAT YOU GET
• Legal defensibility
• Employer and facility credibility
• Peace of mind
LAPSED CREDENTIAL
I was certified through a legitimate board, but it lapsed. I need to reactivate it.
You already earned it once. Let's get you current again, without starting over.
Your original certification through CMET, NAWCO, ABWM, or WOCNCB was legitimate. But if you missed your CE requirements or renewal deadline, the credential expires — and most boards require you to sit for the exam again as a new candidate to reactivate it. Most education providers will treat this the same as starting from scratch, requiring the full initial certification course and fees.
We don't think you should have to start from zero. Submit your prior exam pass information, and we'll apply a 30% discount ($895 → $626.50) to your certification course at registration.
BEST FOR
• Clinicians with a previously valid, board-recognized credential that has since expired
WHAT YOU GET
• The Advanced Wound Management Certification course to prepare for your board exam
• Continuing education credits from the California Board of Nursing (most states accept these, but confirm with your board first)
• A reactivated credential and renewed standing with your employer
• 30% off the course, in recognition of your prior certification history
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GET WOUND CARE CERTIFIED
I want to lead a team and own wound care outcomes.
The credential that tells your team, your facility, and your patients — this person knows wound care.
You're making product decisions, setting protocols, and being held accountable for clinical outcomes. You're the person your team turns to when a wound isn't healing. That level of responsibility demands a nationally recognized credential — not just a course certificate. Board certification signals to your organization and your patients that you've met a rigorous, verified standard.
Interested in comparing wound care certification courses? See our full education provider comparison >>
Not sure which board fits your license and goals? Compare all four boards side-by-side >>
BEST FOR
• RN, NP, PA, PT, OT, MD, and international clinicians
• Anyone leading wound care decisions
• Clinicians owning outcomes and protocols
WHAT YOU GET
• Pathway to credentials from CMET, ABWM, NAWCO, and WOCNCB
• 57 continuing education credits from the California Board of Nursing (most states accept these, but confirm with your board first)
• Clinical decision-making depth
• Career advancement and credibility
YOUR NEXT STEP
Get your personalized certification guide
Take the free career survey (2 minutes) — we'll send you a personalized PDF guide matched to your license type, experience, and certification goals.