Who It’s For
  • Licensed Nurses (RN, LPN/LVN)
  • Home Health & Hospice Teams
  • Assisted Living & Community Care Staff

Wound Recognition, Assessment & Escalation

Many wound complications start with an early sign that gets missed. This entry-level micro-credential gives community-based care professionals a clear, scope-appropriate way to spot wounds early, assess them the same way every time, and know when and how to escalate.

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What’s Included

Everything you need to finish and earn your micro-credential

  • 24/7 online, 3-month access
  • Micro-credential on completion
  • Expert-narrated lessons
  • 9.0 continuing education credits
  • Digital course study guide
  • Knowledge checks and final course test
Why This Course

Small signs become big problems when they’re missed

Many wound complications come from missed early signs, uneven assessment, late escalation, or unclear notes. This course gives frontline staff a simple, scope-appropriate way to observe, report, and act.

Close the gaps that put patients at risk:

  • Catch early signs of skin breakdown and infection
  • Assess wounds the same way every time
  • Know when to escalate, and to whom
  • Document and communicate clearly
Curriculum

What you will learn

6 self-paced, expert-narrated lessons, with knowledge checks and a final course test.

ModulesCourse Lessons6 Lessons
  1. Skin Structure and Causes of Breakdown: Early Recognition
  2. Identifying Common Wound Types
  3. Consistent, Basic Wound Assessment
  4. Signs of Infection and When to Escalate
  5. Scope-Appropriate, Protective Interventions
  6. Documenting Findings and Communicating Concerns
GoalsLearning Objectives5 Objectives
  1. Recognize common wound types and early warning signs with confidence.
  2. Use a structured approach to basic wound assessment and reassessment.
  3. Know your escalation thresholds and what to communicate.
  4. Document findings in a way that supports patient safety and continuity of care.
  5. Explain your role in preventing wound-related complications.
9.0Contact Hours

Continuing Education Accreditation

Provider, Nancy Morgan Wound Care, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #17756 for 9.0 Contact Hour(s). This certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course is completed, as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Common Questions

What is a micro-credential?

A micro-credential is a short, focused program in one area of practice. It shows you have the knowledge and skills in that area, and you earn a digital certificate and a shareable badge when you finish. It is not a board certification. If you plan to sit for a national wound care certification exam later, it’s a strong first step.

Who is this micro-credential for?

Licensed community-based care professionals who see wounds and are responsible for early recognition, basic assessment, documentation, and escalation.

Is this an advanced wound care or treatment course?

No. It focuses on recognizing wounds, basic assessment, and escalation. It does not teach advanced wound treatment or independent wound care practice.

How long does it take?

It is online and self-paced, with six focused lessons. Most learners finish in about 10 hours, and you have 3 months of access.

Can my organization enroll a team?

Yes. Contact us to set up enrollment for your team.

Your Digital Badge

Ready to catch wound problems earlier?

Learn to recognize, assess, and escalate wound concerns with confidence. Online, self-paced, and ready when you are.

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A Smart Investment in Our Nurses

Enrolling our nursing team in the Wound Care Foundations Series was one of the best decisions we’ve made. The courses gave our staff the confidence to assess and manage wounds using current standards, and we’ve already seen improvements in documentation and patient outcomes. This training created a consistent foundation across our team, which is critical for quality and compliance.


— S. M., Director of Nursing, Valley Care Center

The Perfect Place to Start

As someone new to wound care, I wasn’t sure where to begin. The Foundations courses broke everything down step by step—from skin assessment to wound management—in a way that made sense. I now feel confident recognizing common wounds and contributing to patient care. This series gave me the strong base I needed to grow in my nursing career.


— J. L., RN