Physical Therapists

Why Physical Therapists Attend

Physical Therapists play a critical role in eliminating barriers to wound healing and using specific interventions to enhance healing and outcomes, such as debridement and biophysical modalities. They are often on the front lines, treating patients both in the hospital and in outpatient settings. As physical therapists play a critical role in the wound-healing continuum, the content for our Wound Certification Prep Course has been co-developed by two esteemed Doctors of Physical Therapy who also serve as co-presenters for the course: 

Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CDE, CWS, CEEAA 

Director of Public Policy and Education 

American Medical Technologies 

Irvine, CA

Hollie Smith Mangrum, PT, DPT, CWS 

Program Director 

Wound Management Center 

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 

Jackson, TN

 

Becoming CWS^® certified provides physical therapists with the broad range of knowledge and expertise critical to improving outcomes in their patients with chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, venous and/or arterial wounds, diabetic wounds, and more. 

What's more, in addition to greatly increasing their chances of passing the CWS^® certification exam, becoming a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS^®) with the help of the Wound Certification Prep Course can:

• EARN them 17 credit hours
• ENHANCE their professional standing and employment potential
• INCREASE eligibility for promotions and salary increases
• ADVANCE their knowledge of comprehensive wound management
• IMPROVE quality of wound care for their patients
• REDUCE medico-legal issues for their hospital or clinic
• INCREASE reimbursements by reducing hospital-acquired pressure ulcers

Why Do Our Alumni Perform So Well?

Simply put, the Wound Certification Prep Course is specifically designed to prepare them for these exams! Our content is deeply rooted in the areas of wound management that are covered in the CWS^® certification exam. As a result, our alumni approach their exams with confidence and are prepared and poised for success, making the Wound Certification Prep Course a valuable investment. 

Here are some more impressive stats polled from recent post-course alumni surveys:

• 99% said the course increased their confidence
• 98% said the course increased their competence
• 98% said the course increased their knowledge
• 99% said the course met their educational needs
• 92% rated the faculty’s knowledge and expertise as excellent
• 99% said they would refer the course to a friend or colleague
• 75% intend to make changes to their practice