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Will I be CERTIFIED in sharp debridement upon completion of this
course?
Upon completion of the course you will receive a “Certificate of Sharp Debridement” that
documents satisfactory completion of an instructional program of sharp debridement and
demonstrated ability to use sharp instruments in a skills laboratory setting.
The term “certification” is used frequently by health care professionals in describing advanced
skill competencies. The Definition of certification is: successfully completing an examination
that validates competence, knowledge and skill as a health care professional within a specific
area of practice, as evaluated by a body of peers. There is not a national governing body or
agency that oversees or regulates competency or certifies in “Sharp Debridement” in the USA.
The ability to perform “sharp debridement” is regulated by the professional scope of practice in
the state you are licensed in.
I have a friend who claims they are Certified in Sharp Debridement, is that
true?
No. They probably have attended a course in sharp debridement, but there is not a national
governing body or agency that oversees or regulates competency or certifies in “Sharp
Debridement” in the USA.
Can I bill for sharp debridement?
There are several factors that will determine your ability to bill for sharp debridement services.
1) Scope of Practice governing your primary license
2) Institutional policy
3) Who you are billing
4) Medical Necessity
5) Appropriate coding
6) Regional DMERC guidelines
7) Documentation
Our course “Advanced Wound Debridement: A Cut Above the Rest” will include information
regarding billing for sharp debridement services.
Will I receive contact hours or continuing education credits?
Yes. Nurses will receive 5.7 contact hours accredited through the California Board of Nursing
(Provider Number CEP 14269) and PT/PTA's will receive 8 CEH's accredited through the
Florida Physical Therapy Association (Course number CP6009539). We do not offer CME's.
Do you offer any kind of group rates?
Yes. We offer group discount for 3 or more students from the same organization attending the
course at the same location. Contact us for more information at 866-821-2218 or email.
I manage a large wound care clinic; can you come out and do the
Sharp Debridement Course onsite at my center?
Yes, we can bring the course to you onsite, offering a discount on the registration fees and
saving you travel expenses for your staff and . Click here for more information about on-site
training or contact us at 866-821-2218 or email and we can make arrangements.
Is there a separate lab fee for the sharp debridement course?
No, all materials and sharp debridement supplies are covered in the registration fee.
Upon completion of your course, will I be able to return to my care
setting and immediately begin sharp debridement on patients?
Satisfactory completion of “Advanced Wound Debridement: A Cut Above the Rest” will prepare
you for performing conservative sharp debridement at bedside. Since we are unable to provide
real patients for lab skills, you will need to have a qualified practitioner observe and document
your skills on a real patient. And very importantly, you must function under your licensed scope
of practice.
How do I find out if I can legally perform sharp debridement in my state?
Check your state practice act. In some instances the state practice act for a particular
profession can be somewhat vague and in that case we recommend contacting your state
board directly and speaking to one of their representatives to get more definitive clarification.
Click following link STATE BY STATE SUMMARY for a summary of nursing state board
positions on conservative sharp debridement.
If you did not find the answer to your question here, you may contact us
directly at 866-821-2218 or email.
course?
Upon completion of the course you will receive a “Certificate of Sharp Debridement” that
documents satisfactory completion of an instructional program of sharp debridement and
demonstrated ability to use sharp instruments in a skills laboratory setting.
The term “certification” is used frequently by health care professionals in describing advanced
skill competencies. The Definition of certification is: successfully completing an examination
that validates competence, knowledge and skill as a health care professional within a specific
area of practice, as evaluated by a body of peers. There is not a national governing body or
agency that oversees or regulates competency or certifies in “Sharp Debridement” in the USA.
The ability to perform “sharp debridement” is regulated by the professional scope of practice in
the state you are licensed in.
I have a friend who claims they are Certified in Sharp Debridement, is that
true?
No. They probably have attended a course in sharp debridement, but there is not a national
governing body or agency that oversees or regulates competency or certifies in “Sharp
Debridement” in the USA.
Can I bill for sharp debridement?
There are several factors that will determine your ability to bill for sharp debridement services.
1) Scope of Practice governing your primary license
2) Institutional policy
3) Who you are billing
4) Medical Necessity
5) Appropriate coding
6) Regional DMERC guidelines
7) Documentation
Our course “Advanced Wound Debridement: A Cut Above the Rest” will include information
regarding billing for sharp debridement services.
Will I receive contact hours or continuing education credits?
Yes. Nurses will receive 5.7 contact hours accredited through the California Board of Nursing
(Provider Number CEP 14269) and PT/PTA's will receive 8 CEH's accredited through the
Florida Physical Therapy Association (Course number CP6009539). We do not offer CME's.
Do you offer any kind of group rates?
Yes. We offer group discount for 3 or more students from the same organization attending the
course at the same location. Contact us for more information at 866-821-2218 or email.
I manage a large wound care clinic; can you come out and do the
Sharp Debridement Course onsite at my center?
Yes, we can bring the course to you onsite, offering a discount on the registration fees and
saving you travel expenses for your staff and . Click here for more information about on-site
training or contact us at 866-821-2218 or email and we can make arrangements.
Is there a separate lab fee for the sharp debridement course?
No, all materials and sharp debridement supplies are covered in the registration fee.
Upon completion of your course, will I be able to return to my care
setting and immediately begin sharp debridement on patients?
Satisfactory completion of “Advanced Wound Debridement: A Cut Above the Rest” will prepare
you for performing conservative sharp debridement at bedside. Since we are unable to provide
real patients for lab skills, you will need to have a qualified practitioner observe and document
your skills on a real patient. And very importantly, you must function under your licensed scope
of practice.
How do I find out if I can legally perform sharp debridement in my state?
Check your state practice act. In some instances the state practice act for a particular
profession can be somewhat vague and in that case we recommend contacting your state
board directly and speaking to one of their representatives to get more definitive clarification.
Click following link STATE BY STATE SUMMARY for a summary of nursing state board
positions on conservative sharp debridement.
If you did not find the answer to your question here, you may contact us
directly at 866-821-2218 or email.
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