American Professional Wound Care Association [APWCA] - Home
The American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) is a hybrid non-profit organization unlike any other organization available
and founded in 2001. Its non-profit status is a 501 (C) (6) with an effective
month of April 2001. The APWCA is a membership organization incorporating the various medical specialties involved in
providing all aspects of wound care. Our seminars bring these fields together and therefore facilitate an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach.
The mission of the Association is to help decrease the rate of complications from all wounds, including acute, chronic, post surgical, post radiation, reconstructive and other problematic wounds. Our goal is to accelerate wound healing and preserve and/or enhance the quality of life for these patients. This broad definition reflecting interest in all forms of wounds is one factor that distinguishes APWCA from other organizations and associations in wound care.
APWCA offers its members the
opportunity to enhance their education, while they
meet, learn and network with various health care
providers internationally, nationally and in their
geographic area. It provides the ability to
establish one's interest in the
treatment of chronic and complex wounds.
APWCA provides a national yearly
conference striving for the highest quality in
its educational program and covering topics that are
state of art as well as courses for a basics and
fundamentals review that is current and up to date.
Research and publication of same is encouraged
through the journal Advances in Skin and Wound Care,
which has been endorsed by the APWCA. Regional
meetings are also offered bringing education in
wound care to smaller communities in the United States and other countries as
well.
Benefits include: the Journal, "Advances in Skin and
Wound Care", endorsed by the APWCA; "E-Alert" an on
line update of the latest developments in wound care
news (associated with Advances in Skin and Wound
Care, published by Lippincott, Williams and
Wilkins); monthly E-Mail News updates on APWCA
activities, Regional and National seminars at
reduced rates, legislative representation,
informational resource for you, your patients, their
caregivers and much more.
853 Second Street Pike, Suite #A1
Richboro, PA 18954
Tel: 215.364.4100
Fax: 215.364.1146
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As a public service, APWCA is
developing an online directory of all centers
treating wounds.
Submit your Application
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Welcome to the APWCA!
APWCA Benefits: