Nursing Specialty Adv. Certificate

San Jose State University

Add to your nursing credentials and further the care you offer with the Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate program. A minimum of two courses in wound, ostomy, and/or foot and nail can be taken within one and half years (may skip one semester) and are required to receive this certificate.

As a student working towards the Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate, you have the option to complete classes in wound, ostomy, foot, and nail. Students can take wound and ostomy classes in spring and fall.

The foot and nail course is open for enrollment in the fall only that prepares students to take the Certified Foot Care Specialist (CFCS) competency exam offered by the American Foot Care Nurses Association to become a Certified Foot Care Specialist (CFCS).

The program also prepares nurses to take the Certification Board exams and become certified as a wound care nurse (CWCN®), an ostomy care nurse (COCN®), a foot care nurse (CFCN®), or a wound ostomy nurse(CWON™).

Each course incorporates theory, psychomotor skills, and clinical practice into its learning to deepen your knowledge and skills.

There is also the option of taking only one course but without the Advanced Certificate.