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Applications for "WCC®" Examination
Complete application and submit along with $330.00 examination and processing
fee to:
NAWC®
5464 North Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Click here to Download Candidate Examination Handbook with Application pdf file.
Click here for Candidate Re-Examination Application only.
Click here to request application by email or US Mail.
If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat software required to view pdf files you may
download a free copy by clicking on icon below.
Complete application and submit along with $330.00 examination and processing
fee to:
NAWC®
5464 North Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Click here to Download Candidate Examination Handbook with Application pdf file.
Click here for Candidate Re-Examination Application only.
Click here to request application by email or US Mail.
If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat software required to view pdf files you may
download a free copy by clicking on icon below.
Application Process
Education Option:
If you are attending the Wound Management Certification Course provided by the Wound Care
Education Institute, your examination application is a part of their application process. There is no
need to submit the application with this handbook.
Certification Option:
1. Complete the NAWC® examination application.
2. Submit proof of current wound care certification.
3. Submit all of the above along with $330 to:
National Alliance of Wound Care®
5464 N. Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Experiential Option:
1. Complete the NAWC® examination application.
2. Complete the continuing education verification form. (Minimum of 50 contact hours in skin
and wound care required)
3. Submit copies of original “certificate of completion/attendance” forms from each
continuing education program* entered on your continuing education verification form.
Certificate of attendance/completion forms must include your name, date, program title,
provider, approved accrediting organization, and the number of contact hours awarded.
*To receive credit for the contact hours, the educational program must be an approved/accredited
program by the state board governing your primary license or the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), American Physical Therapy Association, (APTA), National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC®),
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), or Council on Podiatric Medical
Education (CPME).
4. Submit all the above along with $330 to:
National Alliance of Wound Care®
5464 N. Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Re-examination:
1. Complete all of NAWC® examination application except Section 14a and 14b.
2. Submit the above along with $330 to:
National Alliance of Wound Care®
5464 N. Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Application Key Points:
Application forms should be submitted at least one month prior to requested examination date.
Upon receipt of the completed application the certification office will review the information and
determine the applicant's eligibility to sit for the examination.
An application is considered complete only if all information requested is complete, legible and
accurate. Sufficient wound care experience must be verified with appropriate signatures on the
application form.
Within approximately 2-3 weeks of receipt of the Certification Examination application, a confirmation
notice of eligibility with a unique authorization number will be sent to the candidate via US mail.
Applicants who are determined to be ineligible to sit for the exam may appeal the decision by
submitting a written letter of appeal to the Certification Committee within 30 days of the eligibility
decision. Applicants may request a copy of the appeal policy from NAWC®.
Application Fee
A $30.00 non-refundable processing fee is required with application submission.
Examination Fees
Initial Certification $300.00
Recertification $300.00
Re-examination $300.00
If for any reason you are deemed ineligible to sit for the exam, the $300
examination fee will be refunded to you within two weeks.
Examination Administration
The Wound Care Certification Examination is sponsored by the National Alliance of Wound Care®. The
independent NAWC® Certification Committee has been established to develop and maintain the WCC®
certification program and all its essential activities. Computerized versions of the examination are
administered at computer based testing facilities managed by LaserGrade Computer Testing, Inc.
LaserGrade has over 1000 testing sites in the United States and other countries. Proctored paper and
pencil examinations are available in various scheduled locations around the US.
Education Option:
If you are attending the Wound Management Certification Course provided by the Wound Care
Education Institute, your examination application is a part of their application process. There is no
need to submit the application with this handbook.
Certification Option:
1. Complete the NAWC® examination application.
2. Submit proof of current wound care certification.
3. Submit all of the above along with $330 to:
National Alliance of Wound Care®
5464 N. Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Experiential Option:
1. Complete the NAWC® examination application.
2. Complete the continuing education verification form. (Minimum of 50 contact hours in skin
and wound care required)
3. Submit copies of original “certificate of completion/attendance” forms from each
continuing education program* entered on your continuing education verification form.
Certificate of attendance/completion forms must include your name, date, program title,
provider, approved accrediting organization, and the number of contact hours awarded.
*To receive credit for the contact hours, the educational program must be an approved/accredited
program by the state board governing your primary license or the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), American Physical Therapy Association, (APTA), National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC®),
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), or Council on Podiatric Medical
Education (CPME).
4. Submit all the above along with $330 to:
National Alliance of Wound Care®
5464 N. Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Re-examination:
1. Complete all of NAWC® examination application except Section 14a and 14b.
2. Submit the above along with $330 to:
National Alliance of Wound Care®
5464 N. Port Washington Road #134
Glendale, WI 53217
Application Key Points:
Application forms should be submitted at least one month prior to requested examination date.
Upon receipt of the completed application the certification office will review the information and
determine the applicant's eligibility to sit for the examination.
An application is considered complete only if all information requested is complete, legible and
accurate. Sufficient wound care experience must be verified with appropriate signatures on the
application form.
Within approximately 2-3 weeks of receipt of the Certification Examination application, a confirmation
notice of eligibility with a unique authorization number will be sent to the candidate via US mail.
Applicants who are determined to be ineligible to sit for the exam may appeal the decision by
submitting a written letter of appeal to the Certification Committee within 30 days of the eligibility
decision. Applicants may request a copy of the appeal policy from NAWC®.
Application Fee
A $30.00 non-refundable processing fee is required with application submission.
Examination Fees
Initial Certification $300.00
Recertification $300.00
Re-examination $300.00
If for any reason you are deemed ineligible to sit for the exam, the $300
examination fee will be refunded to you within two weeks.
Examination Administration
The Wound Care Certification Examination is sponsored by the National Alliance of Wound Care®. The
independent NAWC® Certification Committee has been established to develop and maintain the WCC®
certification program and all its essential activities. Computerized versions of the examination are
administered at computer based testing facilities managed by LaserGrade Computer Testing, Inc.
LaserGrade has over 1000 testing sites in the United States and other countries. Proctored paper and
pencil examinations are available in various scheduled locations around the US.
Paper & Pencil Examination Dates and Locations
Accommodation Procedures
An applicant may request a change in examination procedures or process due to
disability, handicap, or other reason. The forms, Request for Special
Accommodations and Documentation of Disability Needs, located in the candidate
handbook must be completed and received before the deadline of the requested
examination date.
The request must be specific as to the nature of the problem. The applicant is
responsible for demonstrating that the request should be granted.
Examination Results
Your score results will indicate "pass" or "fail".
Results are reported in written form only, in person or by U.S. mail. Results are
not reported over the telephone, by electronic mail or by facsimile. Candidates
taking the computerized version of the examination will receive their results
immediately following the completion of the exam.
Candidates taking the paper and pencil examination will receive their results by
US mail within approximately 4-6 weeks following the completion of the exam.
Examination Disclosure
The examination and answer sheets remain solely the property of the NAWC®.
These materials are confidential and are not available for review by any person or
agency for any reason.
Review of Examinations
For security reasons, examination materials are not available for review. Neither
the testing corporation nor the NAWC® will discuss specific questions on any of
the examinations. Comments about questions should be directed in writing to the
NAWC® Certification Committee. The NAWC® will review comments relating to the
exam but will not make a written response to comments.
Candidates who believe their examination results were improperly recorded or
their examination graded inaccurately may require that their examination be
hand-scored. To request examination hand scoring individuals should complete a
signature form available from NAWC® headquarters or by clicking here.
Confidentiality
NAWC® strictly protects the security of your personal information and honors
your choices for its intended use. We carefully protect your data from loss,
misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Though we
make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal
information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such
action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or
legal process. Otherwise, your personal information is never shared outside the
company without your permission. Inside the company, data is stored in password-
controlled servers with limited access.
Retesting Policy
Candidates who take the certification examination and are unsuccessful may
retake the examination for a total of three additional re-examination attempts
within two years of the first examination date. Candidates who are unsuccessful
after a total of four attempts are required to wait one year after their final
attempt before reapplying and retaking the examination. Candidates are
encouraged to self-study or attend a wound management training course during
this time. Unsuccessful candidates are not eligible for any refunds.
Appeals
Individuals may appeal decisions regarding eligibility, examination results, and
disciplinary matters made by the NAWC® certification program by submitting a
written letter of appeal to the NAWC ® Certification Committee within 30 days of
the NAWC® decision or action that is being appealed. Certificants may request a
copy of the appeal policy by contacting the NAWC® office.
Certification Certificate
The NAWC® will award an official numbered certificate to all candidates upon
passing the certification exam, denoting status as "WCC®", Wound Care Certified.
An applicant may request a change in examination procedures or process due to
disability, handicap, or other reason. The forms, Request for Special
Accommodations and Documentation of Disability Needs, located in the candidate
handbook must be completed and received before the deadline of the requested
examination date.
The request must be specific as to the nature of the problem. The applicant is
responsible for demonstrating that the request should be granted.
Examination Results
Your score results will indicate "pass" or "fail".
Results are reported in written form only, in person or by U.S. mail. Results are
not reported over the telephone, by electronic mail or by facsimile. Candidates
taking the computerized version of the examination will receive their results
immediately following the completion of the exam.
Candidates taking the paper and pencil examination will receive their results by
US mail within approximately 4-6 weeks following the completion of the exam.
Examination Disclosure
The examination and answer sheets remain solely the property of the NAWC®.
These materials are confidential and are not available for review by any person or
agency for any reason.
Review of Examinations
For security reasons, examination materials are not available for review. Neither
the testing corporation nor the NAWC® will discuss specific questions on any of
the examinations. Comments about questions should be directed in writing to the
NAWC® Certification Committee. The NAWC® will review comments relating to the
exam but will not make a written response to comments.
Candidates who believe their examination results were improperly recorded or
their examination graded inaccurately may require that their examination be
hand-scored. To request examination hand scoring individuals should complete a
signature form available from NAWC® headquarters or by clicking here.
Confidentiality
NAWC® strictly protects the security of your personal information and honors
your choices for its intended use. We carefully protect your data from loss,
misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Though we
make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal
information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such
action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or
legal process. Otherwise, your personal information is never shared outside the
company without your permission. Inside the company, data is stored in password-
controlled servers with limited access.
Retesting Policy
Candidates who take the certification examination and are unsuccessful may
retake the examination for a total of three additional re-examination attempts
within two years of the first examination date. Candidates who are unsuccessful
after a total of four attempts are required to wait one year after their final
attempt before reapplying and retaking the examination. Candidates are
encouraged to self-study or attend a wound management training course during
this time. Unsuccessful candidates are not eligible for any refunds.
Appeals
Individuals may appeal decisions regarding eligibility, examination results, and
disciplinary matters made by the NAWC® certification program by submitting a
written letter of appeal to the NAWC ® Certification Committee within 30 days of
the NAWC® decision or action that is being appealed. Certificants may request a
copy of the appeal policy by contacting the NAWC® office.
Certification Certificate
The NAWC® will award an official numbered certificate to all candidates upon
passing the certification exam, denoting status as "WCC®", Wound Care Certified.
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