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Prepare for Certification in Specialties that Change Lives

Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Foot & Nail Care -- be there for patients and clients when your support can make all the difference. Learn the skills and be eligible for the exam in one semester with The Valley Foundation School of Nursing.

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What is more gratifying than becoming a certified wound and ostomy nurse?

The Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate Program

The School of Nursing offers a Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate Program for registered nurses graduated with a baccalaureate degree or higher. The program allows students to choose from one or more of the following courses: wound, ostomy, foot and nail. By taking only one course, students will be eligible to receive academic credits. Students taking at least two courses will be eligible to receive an advanced academic certificate.

Sections

About the Program

Discover the different courses including wound, ostomy, and foot and nail that make up the wound and ostomy certificate program at SJSU.

Admission

Learn more about the requirements for admission to SJSU's Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate Program in wound, ostomy or foot and nail.

Costs

Get more information about the Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate Program costs.

Course Schedules

Learn more about the course schedule for wound, ostomy, and foot and nail certifications as well as any practicum requirements.

Clinical Preceptorships

Learn more about the options for completing the clinical practicum.

FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about our program.

Important Dates

Application Submission

For Fall 2023:
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023