Question 1

What is included in the price for the course?

Accepted Answer

You get access to the SWOC live-online course, the course textbook, the SWOC exam, CEUs, and the respective platforms used to deliver the course and exam.

Question 2

What date is the course?

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Our next online course will be e February 2-4, 2021.

Question 3

How long is the course?

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Day 1:    Check-In is from 8:30 am to 9am PST Instruction is from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST   - Welcome - Lectures: Skin Science Dermatology Wound Science Wound Infection Patient Assessment Q&A There will be time for breaks and Q&A throughout the day, as well as a lunch break.   --------------------------------------------------------------   Day 2:    Check-In is from 8:30 am to 9am PST Instruction is from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST   - Check in - Lectures: Pressure Injuries Venous Ulcers Arterial Ulcers Diabetic Ulcers Dressings/Support Surfaces Q&A There will be time for breaks and Q&A throughout the day, as well as a lunch break.   ---------------------------------------------------------   Day 3:    Check-In is from 8:30 am to 9am PST Instruction is from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm PST   - Check in - Lectures: KTU's and Skin Tears Debridement Surgical Alternatives Nutrition G-Tube and Ostomy Management Q&A There will be time for breaks and Q&A throughout the day, as well as a lunch break.   ------------------------------------------------------------   Please note College of Long-Term Care reserves the right to change the schedule at any time.

Question 4

How long will it take to receive the course materials?

Accepted Answer

It typically takes 2-3 days to get to you from when it is shipped. We send out the books the day you register.

Question 5

Are there any breaks built into the course?

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There are breaks throughout the course, as well as a lunch break. You can click here to view the course schedule.

Question 6

Is this a live course or a go at-your-own-pace course?

Accepted Answer

This course is a live course, meaning that there will be an instructor present teaching the course. You must be present via the web during the course.

Question 7

What do I need to register/take the course?

Accepted Answer

To register for the course, you will need to fill out the registration form. You will also need to upload a copy of your nursing license or verification of your nursing license. To take the course, you will need access to the internet and be able to be present for both days.

Question 8

How do I get a verification of my nursing license?

Accepted Answer

You can get a verification of your nursing license by going to your state's nursing website and searching for yourself. You can take a picture of the verification, download it, or screen capture it and upload it to the site.

Question 9

What formats are valid for submitting my nursing license on the registration form?

Accepted Answer

You can submit a PDF, a picture, a screenshot, or a scan of your nursing license or nursing verification.

Question 10

Who can register for the course?

Accepted Answer

Any licensed nurse (LVN, LPN, or RN) in the United States can register for the course and take the exam.

Question 11

Are there any CEUs given for this course?

Accepted Answer

There will be a maximum of 22 CEUs given for the course. You must be present for every lecture (attendance will be taken) and answer 100% of the questions in every lecture to receive the appropriate number of CEUs for that lecture. The CEUs are given by the California Board of Registered Nursing and are valid for nurses in all 50 states.

Question 12

What platform will this course be on?

Accepted Answer

The course will be presented with TopHat in combination with Zoom. After you register, you will receive an email asking you to enroll on TopHat. You will receive a Zoom link among other instructions the week of the course.

Question 13

Who can attend the online course?

Accepted Answer

Any licensed nurse (LVN, LPN, or RN) in the United States can attend the course.

Question 14

Where can I register?

Accepted Answer

You can register by clicking here or visiting CollegeLTC.com/online-course-registration

Question 15

Do I get a certification for taking this course?

Accepted Answer

You do not get a certification for taking the SWOC course. The certification is achieved by taking and passing the SWOC certification exam.

Question 16

Who is teaching the online course?

Accepted Answer

The live-online course will be taught by Maureen Daly, RN, SWOC, our Corporate Nurse Educator. Maureen has over 20 years of experience in nursing and teaching nurses.

Question 17

Does this course make me a wound care/treatment nurse?

Accepted Answer

This course does not make you a wound care or treatment nurse. The course will teach you a lot of the knowledge that is needed to be a successful wound care or treatment nurse, and the certification will also make you standout. However, you will need to apply for such positions.

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