How to Be a Woundologist

Wound care specialists combine knowledge and skill to help patients heal both physically and mentally. Health care professionals who choose to become certified in wound care are entering a high-demand field of expertise.

This Practice Accelerator handout is a mnemonic device describing how to become a woundologist, or wound care expert. It provides an overview of educational and professional resources for wound care nurses.

For those considering wound care as a specialty, this mnemonic is an engaging and concise summary of the field and its requirements.

This handout discusses the following topics:

• Factors in choosing certification type
• Certification preparation courses
• Informal educational resources
• Continuing education credits and continuing medical education
• Nursing responsibilities in wound care
• Importance of skin and wound care