Mastering Wound Care Essentials:
A Comprehensive Certification Course

An in-depth, evidence-based certification course designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in wound assessment, treatment, and management. 

  • The course also explores the latest advancements in wound care technology and interdisciplinary approaches to patient-centered care.
  • Through engaging modules, case studies, and practical training techniques, participants will build confidence in delivering effective, patient-centered wound care across clinical settings.

Commitment

40 hours

Certificate Fee

$ 1,449

Format

Online, self-paced

What You’ll Learn

Build the knowledge and confidence to assess, treat, and manage wounds effectively — and prepare for national certification with real-world clinical insight.

Wound Healing Physiology and Risk Factors
Understand the stages of wound healing and how factors like comorbidities, nutrition, infection, and circulation affect outcomes.

Pressure Injury Staging and Prevention
Learn to accurately stage pressure injuries and implement evidence-based strategies to prevent them in diverse care settings.

Wound Assessment and Classification
Gain clinical skills to evaluate wound types, measure healing progress, and apply standard classification systems with precision.

Dressing and Debridement Strategies
Explore modern dressing types, debridement techniques, and treatment approaches for acute, chronic, and complex wounds.

Practice Development and Legal Documentation
Learn standards of care for building your wound care practice and creating legally sound documentation in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Course Curriculum

Instructors

Lauren K Graeve

RN, BSN, WCC,
RAC-CT

Taylor Welbon

RN, BSN, CWON, WCC, CLNC

Johanna Welch

RN, WCC, OMS, CSWD-C

Kevin Penn

MD, CWSP

Pradeep Raj Rai

MD, DABAM

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll earn a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the coursework. The certificate is a mandatory prerequisite in order to be eligible to sit for the board examination.  The course aligns with national wound care board certification standards. This certificate can be used to demonstrate your continuing education to employers, licensing boards, or certifying bodies. “It’s an excellent step towards your WCCⓇ board certification.

Please complete this step before accessing the online course. Refunds cannot be issued once these tools have been accessed.

Eligibility to recertify an existing credential or take a certification exam is determined solely by the credentialing board. You are responsible for submitting your application and any required fees directly to the board. We strongly recommend doing so before your course begins, as any delay could impact your ability to recertify or sit for the exam.

If the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO®) is your chosen board, Check Your Eligibility or contact them directly at 877-922-6292 for more information.

You can cancel before accessing the course, subject to a $150 administrative fee. No refunds are available once content has been accessed. We encourage learners to review the course outline before enrolling. If you’re unsure, our team is happy to answer any questions before you purchase.

To receive a refund, cancellations for online courses must be requested within seven (7) days of purchase, and the online training must not have been accessed. A $150 administrative fee will be deducted from any applicable refund. Contact education@prohealthone.com to request a refund or for any billing questions.

Our support team is available by email or phone to assist with course access, materials, or questions. We're here to help throughout your learning experience, whether you're troubleshooting tech issues or seeking content clarification. Response times are typically within 24 hours on business days.

If you need an extension or additional access, please contact our team. Extensions may be available for a small fee if your 180-day access has expired. We understand that life happens, and we do our best to be flexible.

You’ll have access for 180 days from registration. After completing the course, your textbook and any downloadable materials are yours to keep. If you need a refresher later, you can refer back to your physical materials or contact us to discuss reactivation options. Many learners find the textbook useful as an ongoing reference tool in clinical practice.

15 self-paced modules

Learn at your own pace with 15 structured modules covering essential aspects of wound care.

180 days full access

Enjoy unlimited access to the course content for 180 days from the date of enrollment.

Printed course textbook

Receive a professionally printed textbook delivered to your door — yours to keep for ongoing reference.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a certificate upon completion to validate your training and CE hours for professional advancement.

WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION COURSE

$1,449

One-time fee, USD


  • 15 self-paced modules 
  • 180 days full access
  • Printed course textbook
  • Certificate of Completion