The APWCA Wound Care Review Course is a comprehensive online educational program designed to strengthen clinical knowledge, improve wound management skills, and support healthcare professionals preparing for wound care certification exams. Endorsed by the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) and recommended by the American Board of Wound Healing (ABWH), this interactive course provides evidence-based education focused on modern wound care practices, assessment strategies, and treatment standards.
Whether you are new to wound care or an experienced clinician seeking advanced review and certification preparation, this course delivers practical instruction applicable across multiple healthcare settings. Participants gain valuable insights into wound healing physiology, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, vascular ulcers, infection management, debridement techniques, documentation, emerging technologies, and more.
Delivered virtually via Zoom, the Wound Care Review Course combines expert-led instruction, practical case-based learning, wound care practice tests, and test-taking strategies designed to help participants build confidence and strengthen clinical decision-making skills.
Healthcare professionals interested in expanding their expertise may also explore APWCA’s continuing education programs, membership opportunities, and additional wound care certification resources.
The American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) is committed to advancing excellence in wound care education, clinical practice, certification preparation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Wound Care Review Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based instruction, practical clinical insights, and current best practices in wound management across multiple care settings.
Participants benefit from a comprehensive educational experience led by experienced wound care clinicians and industry experts who understand the evolving challenges of wound assessment, treatment, documentation, and patient outcomes. Whether preparing for certification exams or expanding clinical expertise, attendees gain valuable knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice.
APWCA’s educational programs are developed to support clinicians at all stages of their wound care careers while promoting improved patient care, professional development, and continued advancement within the wound care specialty.
Healthcare professionals interested in additional learning opportunities are encouraged to explore APWCA’s continuing education programs, certification resources, and membership opportunities.
At the conclusion of the APWCA Wound Care Review Course, participants will be able to:
The APWCA Wound Care Review Course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds across a variety of care settings. Participants seeking preparation for wound care certification exams, continuing medical education, or expanded clinical wound management knowledge will benefit from this comprehensive educational experience.
The APWCA Wound Care Review Course is led by nationally recognized wound care physicians, clinicians, educators, and industry experts with extensive experience in wound healing, hyperbaric medicine, limb preservation, research, certification preparation, and clinical education.
Our faculty members bring decades of hands-on clinical expertise, leadership in professional wound care organizations, published research, and real-world patient care experience to provide participants with practical, evidence-based instruction focused on improving outcomes and advancing professional development in wound care.
Members value APWCA for the clinical connections, advocacy, andmultidisciplinary perspective they cannot find anywhere else.s
Connect with a multidisciplinary community dedicated to advancing wound care education, clinical excellence, certification support, and professional collaboration.
Dr. Jeffrey Niezgoda is a nationally recognized leader in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, limb preservation, and regenerative medicine with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is the Past President of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
Dr. Niezgoda has directed advanced wound care and hyperbaric programs, contributed to medical device development and clinical research, and served in leadership roles supporting innovation in wound management technologies and patient care. His expertise includes wound healing, vascular care, hyperbaric medicine, and regenerative clinical services.
Dr. Thomas Serena is an internationally recognized wound care specialist, researcher, educator, and founder of The SerenaGroup®. He has established wound care centers throughout the United States and internationally and has led more than 100 clinical trials focused on wound healing and advanced therapies.
Dr. Serena has authored hundreds of scientific publications, delivered lectures worldwide, and held leadership positions within multiple wound care organizations, including APWCA, the Wound Healing Society, and the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine.
Dr. Kathya Zinszer is a podiatric physician specializing in diabetic foot care, wound management, limb preservation, and public health advocacy. She currently serves at Geisinger Medical Center and has extensive experience in both clinical practice and wound care education.
Dr. Zinszer has contributed to wound care publications, professional organizations, and clinical guideline initiatives related to diabetic foot management and wound prevention strategies.
Dr. Mark Melin is a Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic specializing in wound care, vascular medicine, and advanced wound healing technologies. His clinical expertise includes vascular assessment, chronic wound management, and emerging technologies in wound care.
Dr. Melin actively contributes to research, education, and advancements in wound healing practices focused on improving patient outcomes and interdisciplinary care.
Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman is a nationally recognized expert in wound care documentation, coding, compliance, and podiatric medicine. Through Lehrman Consulting, LLC, he provides education and guidance related to healthcare coding, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Lehrman serves as a staff liaison at the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel meetings and has held leadership positions within APWCA and other professional organizations focused on wound care and podiatric surgery.
Dr. Barbara Delmore is a board-certified wound care nurse, researcher, educator, and Senior Nurse Scientist at NYU Langone Health. With more than 35 years of nursing experience, she specializes in pressure injury prevention, chronic wound management, and evidence-based wound care practices.
Dr. Delmore has authored numerous publications, served on professional advisory boards, and received national recognition for her contributions to wound care research, education, and clinical innovation.