Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Program

Class Schedule: OCTOBER 23rd, 2019 NOTE: WE WILL ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS UNTIL A WEEK BEFORE THE CLASS DATE DISCLAIMER:(*) IN THE EVENT OF LESS THAN 6 PARTICIPANTS, INSTRUCTOR WILL SET SKILLS DAY LOCATION @ NEW ORLEANS, LOS ANGELES (**) 6 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS, INSTRUCTOR WILL HOLD SKILLS DAY @ EDUCATE SIMPLIFY TRAINING CENTER   _Why Register?_     * Accredited by WOCN, preferred expert witnesses by U.S. Justice System * 12 Weeks Online * 1 Day Skills check * Open to LVN, EMTs, PA, & RNs with non-bachelor’s degree * Be elgible to take the WTA-C Exam * And sign “WTA-C” after your name to indicate wound specialization * Fits your busy working schedule * ELIGIBLE for the Annual Lifetime Learning Credit Tax Allowance (up to $2000) COURSE FEE: $1,400 WTA-C EXAM : $325 *not included Reserve a Seat: $200   -------------------------   PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE: WE WILL HONOR THE $1,100 EARLY BIRD     INDIVIDUAL INSTALLMENT : $1,500   INDIVIDUAL INSTALLMENT PLAN INITIAL PAYMENT = $900 CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PLAN: FULL TUITION WILL BE DIVIDED INTO 3 PAYMENTS AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED EVERY 2 WEEKS $600/3 = $200.00 AUTO-CHARGED EVERY 2 WEEKS PARTIAL PAYMENT: $1,400 PARTIAL PAYMENT PLAN INITIAL PAYMENT: $900 $500 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED AFTER A MONTH GROUP PAYMENT (2-4 STUDENTS) : $1,300 GROUP PAYMENT PLAN INITIAL PAYMENT: $800 1. IF 2-4 STUDENTS: LESS $200 $500/3 = $166.67 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED EVERY 2 WEEKS 2. IF 5 OR MORE STUDENTS: LESS $200   -------------------------   _WHY GET WTA CERTIFIED ?_ ✓ Completing our WTA PROGRAM MEANS YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE  WTA-C certification exam and sign as a WOUND CARE SPECIALIST AFTER YOUR NAME _(e.g. Jane Nurse, WTA-C)._ ✓ The Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Program was developed and presented by internationally-recognized leaders and educators in wound management and prevention practices by the WOCN society.✓ WOCN nurses or CWOCN are the preferred specialists called on by the Justice Department to be expert witnesses. ✓ The WTA Program is an evidence-based continuing education course that meets international standards of care and prepares participants for the WTA-C certification. * WTA-C certification is offered through the WOCNCB, a certification body nationally recognized by the ABSNC and the NCCA. ✓ Earn Contact Hours (CEUs) [https://educatesimplify.com/about-us/]. * The WOCN Society is an accredited provider of CNEs through the ANCC. _HOW INFLUENTIAL IS WOCN? _ _If there is litigation, the courts will usually ask for a WOCN certified nurse as their expert witness as opposed to any other licensure or certifications. _ _Read below for the recent white paper (evidenced-based study) on the impact of WOCN certified nurses or click LINK (_https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5417571/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5417571/])_  _ _WTA is a starter program [https://educatesimplify.com/news/wound-treatment-associate-educate-simplify/] created by WOCN._ To foster a career-long passion for wound care, WOCN Society opened the WTA program to: »Licensed health care providers » LPN’s/LVN’s » RNs » Baccalaureate or Master’s prepared RN’s who do not wish to specialize but want adequate knowledge in wound care. » PTs and PTAs » Physicians and other clinicians who want adequate knowledge in wound care. » Military medics (active duty), certified first responders and corpsmen_ _ _COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED: _ _As a result of completion of the WTA Program, the learner is expected to have knowledge and to demonstrate satisfactory performance of the following clinical skills in simulated situations:_ * _Risk Assessment_ * _Pressure ulcer prevention_ * _Basic management of incontinence associated dermatitis and skin tears, documentation of Wound Status_ * _Application of a four-layer compression wrap and measuring and ankle brachial index._ * Understand the indications and contraindications of negative pressure therapy including a demonstration of the use of a Wound V.A.C. (Vacuum Assisted Closure)