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Get the test prep help you need to become a certified wound specialist.

The Certified Wound Specialist Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. CWS Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the CWS Exam.

Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the CWS Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer.

Secrets of the CWS Exam Study Guide includes:

A detailed overview of the certified wound specialist
An in-depth look at general principles of assessment
A guide to general principles of management
An analysis of pressure ulcers
A breakdown of lower extremity ulcers
An examination of other types of wounds
Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations

It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam.

The General Principles of Assessment section covers:

Anatomy and physiology of skin structures
Nutrition and malnutrition
Factors affecting the skin
Wound healing
Diagnostic testing

The General Principles of Management section covers:

Peri-wound skin protection
Types of dressing
Types of pain
Negative pressure therapy

The Pressure Ulcers section covers:

Risk factors
Causes
Support surfaces

The Lower Extremity Ulcers section covers:

Assessment of lower extremities
Lower-extremity venous disease (LEVD)
Diabetic ulcers
Static compression therapy
Lymphedema

The Other Types of Wounds section covers:

Treatment for traumatic wounds
Atypical ulcerations
Bacterial infections

These sections are full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing the CWS Exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.
Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answers, and that's another area where our guide stands out. Our test designers have provided scores of test questions that will prepare you for what to expect on the actual CWS Exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear.

We've helped thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for our test preparation guides, and our CWS Exam Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future.