Wound Care and physical therapy homecare
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Topic: Wound Care and physical therapy homecare
Posted By: vaptgirl
Subject: Wound Care and physical therapy homecare
Date Posted: Jan 18 2010 at 10:54pm
| I am a PT rehab manager for a homecare agency in Virginia. I am wondering about the best type of wound care certification for P.T's in the homecare setting. |
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Posted By: Travelj
Date Posted: Jan 19 2010 at 9:32pm
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CWS is the gold standard and the only one that matters. The academic and experience requirements should say enough about it. |
Posted By: Ask a PT
Date Posted: Jan 24 2010 at 8:13pm
| I would recommend getting certified through the American Academy of Wound Management http://www.aawm.org/index.html - http://www.aawm.org/index.html which is accredited. There are many other programs out there that claim to offer certification but are not accredited because they don't meet specific and stringent requirements. |
Posted By: Travelj
Date Posted: Jan 24 2010 at 9:46pm
| Exactly, the AAWM is the agency that certifies you as a CWS... |
Posted By: Chriswa
Date Posted: Sep 22 2010 at 12:38pm
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good post, thanks again! ------------- http://www.realrehab.com/ - Physical Therapist Seattle |
Posted By: jimmycolleen
Date Posted: Nov 02 2010 at 4:44am
| Yes CWS certification is what you should get. |
Posted By: sprancy
Date Posted: Mar 21 2011 at 9:21pm
This is correct. If you are going to get a certification, AAWM is really the only way to go. I actually know of someone who got a certification through another organization, and he had a lot of trouble finding employment. If you are not AAWM certified, most reputable practices will not even consider you. Regards Nancy Sprice http://www.ultraankle.com - ankle braces http://www.magneticmessenger.com - |
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