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?

Question 3

How long is the course?

Accepted Answer

Day 1: (8:30am to 9:00am PST)
Check in 
Welcome
Lectures (9am to 6pm PST):
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.
 
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Day 2:  (8:30am to 9:00am PST)
Check in
Lectures (9am to 6pm PST):
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.
 
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Day 3: (8:30am to 9:00am PST)
Check in
Lectures (9am to 7pm PST):
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.
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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?

Accepted Answer

There are breaks throughout the course, as well as a lunch break. You can also check 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 at the course. You must be present 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 and pay at the time of registration. To take the course, you will need to be present at the course for all three days. Attendance will be taken for each lesson.

Question 8

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 9

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 as well as internationally.

Question 10

Who can attend the course?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 12

Who is teaching the online course?

Accepted Answer

The live course will be taught by Michelle Vazqueztell, BSN, RN, MS-BC, our Corporate Nurse Educator. Michelle has over 12 years of experience in nursing and teaching nurses.

Question 13

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.

College of LONG TERM CARE

ONLINE COURSE
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

THE
COURSE

THE EXAM

PRICING INFO

ONLINE COURSE

What is included in the price for the course?

What date is the course?

How long is the course?

How long will it take to receive the course materials?

Are there any breaks built into the course?

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

What do I need to register/take the course?

Who can register for the course?

Are there any CEUs given for this course?

Who can attend the course?

Do I get a certification for taking this course?

Who is teaching the online course?

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

EXAM

Do I get a certification for passing the exam?

Is the exam accredited?

What do I need to do to be qualified to take this exam?

Is there a time limit for the exam?

How many questions are on the exam?

What is the exam format?

What platform will this exam be given?

When do I take the exam?

How do I take the exam?

How long is the certification valid?

What do I need to take the exam?

What if I want to take the SWOC Exam ONLY

How long do I have to complete the exam?

How many times can I try to pass the exam?

What is a passing score for the exam?

PRICING

Is there a discount for a group of nurses?

What if I want to pay with something other than a credit card?

Questions or Comments?

ONLINE COURSE Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

THE COURSE

THE EXAM

PRICING INFO

ONLINE COURSE

What is included in the price for the course?

What date is the course?

How long is the course?

How long will it take to receive the course materials?

Are there any breaks built into the course?

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

What do I need to register/take the course?

Who can register for the course?

Are there any CEUs given for this course?

Who can attend the course?

Do I get a certification for taking this course?

Who is teaching the online course?

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

EXAM

Do I get a certification for passing the exam?

Is the exam accredited?

What do I need to do to be qualified to take this exam?

Is there a time limit for the exam?

How many questions are on the exam?

What is the exam format?

What platform will this exam be given?

When do I take the exam?

How do I take the exam?

How long is the certification valid?

What do I need to take the exam?

What if I want to take the SWOC Exam ONLY

How long do I have to complete the exam?

How many times can I try to pass the exam?

What is a passing score for the exam?

PRICING

Is there a discount for a group of nurses?

What if I want to pay with something other than a credit card?

Questions or Comments?

ONLINE COURSE
Frequently Asked Questions

THE
COURSE