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Wound Treatment Associate Program

Target Audience:

Health Care Professionals: nurses (LPNs/LVNS, non-baccalaureate, baccalaureate or Master's prepared), licensed health care providers (e.g nurse practitioners), physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, military medics, certified responders and corpsmen, and other interested licensed clinicians in wound care.

WTA Program:

The Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Program was developed by the Wound Ostomy Continence (WOCN) Society. This evidence-based program was developed by internationally-recognized leaders and educators in wound management and prevention including hands-on training during the Simulation Day. Learners will complete a series of modules and a Simulation day within 12 weeks to improve wound prevention practices, patient outcomes, and expand a team's comprehension and skills in wound care throughout all healthcare settings (WOCN Society, 2017). Prepares nurses for a higher level of competency and knowledge including preparation for the WTA-C certification (not required).

Upcoming 12- week session

Overview:

Online self-paced modules (14 Lesson Topics)... see sample 12-week schedule under the Materials Tab
Two Online Exams
One Live (In-Person) Day Competency Testing (Simulation Day)

Next 12-week session
This online self-paced program starts 02.25.2019 to 05.20.19 including one LIVE In-Person Mandatory Simulation Day on 05.03.2019

Mandatory In-Person Live Simulation Day
Friday, May 3rd, 2019 from 8.15am to 4:15pm.
In-Person competency testing: UNMC College of Nursing Sciences Simulation Lab.
4111 Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE 68105
Note: Please bring lunch; snacks provided.
May want to bring laptop, but not required.

Simulation Day: Competencies Performing and interpreting an ankle brachial index (ABI);
Sensory testing with a Semmes-Weinstein monofilament;
Application of a 2-layer, 3-layer, or 4-layer sustained compression wrap;
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).

Accreditation:

Worth the investment!

         

If you have questions about this program, please contact Renee Paulin at renee.paulin@unmc.edu or at
(402) 559-4524.
Send questions or comments about website to the UNMC College of Nursing, Continuing Nursing Education Technical Support concnetechs@unmc.edu