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American Board of Wound Management Board Certification Certified Wound Care Associate Certified Woun 2025

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The document is a comprehensive Candidate Handbook for the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), detailing the certification processes for three credentials: Certified Wound Care Associate™ (CWCA™), Certified Wound Specialist® (CWS®), and Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP). It outlines eligibility requirements, application procedures, examination details, renewal and revocation policies, fees, and ethical standards. The ABWM aims to enhance wound management practices through voluntary certification, ensuring practitioners meet established knowledge and competency standards in wound care.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the application in the editor.
Fill in your biographical information, including your name, social security number, and contact details.
Attach a professional resume or curriculum vitae that outlines your wound care experience.
Provide a detailed description of at least three years of wound care experience, ensuring it meets the eligibility requirements.
Include copies of any relevant professional licenses and board certifications.
Gather three letters from professional references sealed in original envelopes, discussing your skills and expertise in wound care.
Read and sign the ABWM Code of Ethics included in the application form.
Complete the checklist form by initialing next to each item to confirm all materials are included.
Submit your completed application packet via mail to ensure it arrives at ABWM within the required timeframe.

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What is the most recognized wound care certification?

The CWS board certification is a prestigious and rigorous certification in wound care, and demonstrates a distinct and specialized expertise in the practice. The CWS credential displays to patients, employers, and peers a dedication to the highest standards and achievement in wound care.

How to prepare for a wound care certification exam?

Exam Tips Be sure to schedule and take your exam within 12 months of application approval. Select an appropriate test center that meets geographical needs. Systematically review content. Carefully review the content outline in the handbook for each exam you wish to take. Relate pathophysiology to nursing care.

How many questions are on the WOCn exam?

Each exam contains 120 multiple-choice questions, ten of which do not count toward your final score, and you will be given two hours to complete each exam.

What is the passing score for the WCC exam?

Receive passing score of 70% or greater on the WCC exam. Receive a passing score of 85% or greater on the NWCC exam. For Qualified candidates, a proctored paper and pencil examination is available onsite following our Skin and Wound Care Training Course.

Can a CNA get a wound care cert?

The wound certification examination and credentials are provided by a national inter-disciplinary docHubing board for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. CNAs with three years of clinical experience and at least a high school diploma are eligible to take the national wound care certification examination.

Is the wound care certification exam hard?

Many find the CWS certification to be the hardest wound care certification to pass. Currently, only 64.9% of people who take the CWS exam pass on the first try. There are 150 questions on the CWS certification exam. 25 of the 150 exam questions are non-graded.

How to become a certified wound care associate?

TRADITIONAL PATHWAY Hold a current LPN/LVN or RN license. Complete the WOCN Societys WTA Program, or the WEB WOC Skin and Wound Care Associate (SWA) course within the past five (5) years, under the direction of an approved WOCNCB nurse and hold a current WTA Program or SWA Program certificate of completion.

How hard is the wound care certification exam?

Currently, only 64.9% of people who take the CWS exam pass on the first try. There are 150 questions on the CWS certification exam. 25 of the 150 exam questions are non-graded. The current passing score for the CWS Wound Care Specialist certification exam is 87/125.

American Board of Wound Management Board Certification Certified Wound Care Associate Certified Woun 2025

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