Education Provider Comparison
Compare wound care certification courses side by side: which board exam each one prepares you for, price, format, and contact hours.
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| Education Provider | Business | Board Certification Exam | Online | Live Instructor Led | Recertification Course | Contact Hours & Accreditation |
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Core Business: Education, Micro-Credentials, Technology & Products
Leads to Board: CMET, NAWCO, AWBM, WOCNCB Experiential Pathway
Online: $895 Self-Paced
Live-Instructor Led: $995-1495 2-Day Live Online or In-person
Recertification Course:$295 Online Self-Paced
Contact Hours: Up to 57 CEs
Accreditation: CBRN
No Hidden Fees. Retake the course free if you don’t pass by emailing your exam results. Free extensions are available anytime.
Business: Education
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: $1,799
Live-Instructor Led: $1,999 2-Day Live Online
Recertification Course: $699 Online
Contact Hours: 27.0
Accreditation: KSBRN, AOTA
Business: Nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center
Leads To Board: WOCNCB Experiential Pathway
Online: $3,400, takes up to 16 Weeks
Live-Instructor Led: ACCME, ACPEANCC
Recertification Course: No information
Contact Hours: Varies
Accreditation: ACCME, ACPE, ANCC
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: $550
Live-Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 26.5 + Live Workshops
Accreditation: CABRN, FLBRN
Business: Vocational programs and continuing education courses
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: $990
Live-Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 32.0
Accreditation: CABRN
Business: Education
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: $1199 Online Self-Paced 12 Months
Live-Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 24.0
Accreditation: CABRN, AAFP
Business: Education
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: $1600 Includes NAWCO certification exam
Live-Instructor Led: $1600 Includes NAWCO certification exam
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 24.75
Accreditation: No Information
Business: Magnolia Medical Group providing services to LTC
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: $1,449 Self-Paced 6 Month Access
Live-Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: Unknown; 40 hours to complete
Accreditation: No Information
Business: University
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: $660, Access in 72 Hours, 1-Year Access
Live-Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 48.0
Accreditation: ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, ACE
Business: Education
Leads To Board: NAWCO, WOCNCB
Online: $2550 Traditional, $825 Experiential Pathway, 6 Month Access
Live-Instructor Led: $2550, 2 Scope, Cohort 8 weeks
Recertification Course: Available
Contact Hours: 51.1
Accreditation: ANCC
Business: Relias a Bertlesmann company
Leads To Board: NAWCO, ABWM
Online: $1897
Live-Instructor Led: $2097-$2297
Recertification Course: $597-$1297
Contact Hours: 29.25-31.00
Accreditation: CCME, ACPE, ANCC CDR, RD/DTR,
Business: WCH Media Group
Leads To Board: NAWCO
Online: Combined With Live Course
Live-Instructor Led: $1600 1-Day Virtual/In-Person and 15 Hours Online
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 25.5
Accreditation: AMA PRA
Business: Wound Centris
Leads To Board: AWBM, NAWCO
Online: $799-$1149 3-Month Access
Live-Instructor Led: $1149 3-Days New Braunfels, TX
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 40
Accreditation: “CNE/CME”
Business: HMP Publishing Company
Leads To Board: ABWM
Online: $1100-$1645 Varying Access Times
Live-Instructor Led: $725-1125 Live Virtual/In-Person 2-Days
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 20
Accreditation: CABRN, AAPA, AMA PRA, & more
Business: Education
Leads To Board: CMET, NAWCO, AWBM, WOCNCB Experiential Pathway
Online: $897-997
Live-Instructor Led: 6-Months
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 57
Accreditation: CABRN, IPTA, AAFP
Business: Membership Society
Leads To Board: Only for nurses WOCNCB
Online: Cost Varies By Provider, 3-Month Online Access
Live-Instructor Led: Depends On Provider
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 32.25
“Certification” Courses Not Aligned With a National Credentialing Board
Business: ProHealthcare Services to Post Acute
Leads To Board: Self-Credential
Online: $450 - $550
Live Instructor Led: 1-Day
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 8
Accreditation: AMA PRA
Business: Skilled Wound Care Services to Post-Acute
Leads To Board: Self-Credential
Online: $699 - $749
Live Instructor Led: $749-$1499
Recertification Course: $395-$849 Live Course
Contact Hours: 22
Accreditation: CABRN
Business: Gentell Medical Supplies
Leads To Board: Self-Credential
Online: $99 Self-Paced
Live Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 4
Accreditation: CABRN
Business: Healthcare, education, and professional growth.
Leads To Board: Self-Credential
Online: $199 Self-Paced
Live Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 26
Accreditation: CACRN, ANCC, and Others
Business: SNF Wound Care Services to Post Acute
Leads To Board: Self-Credential
Online: $99-$199
Live Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: $99-$199 Every 2 Years
Contact Hours: 30
Accreditation: CABRN, CBRN
Business: Vohra Physician Group
Leads To Board: Self-Credential
Online: $650
Live Instructor Led: None
Recertification Course: None
Contact Hours: 30