What is a "WCC®", Wound Care Certified practitioner?
A "WCC®" certified practitioner, is a healthcare professional who has made a
choice to advance their knowledge in wound care. This is demonstrated by
years of experience, a desire to become certified, attending extensive wound
care training and passing a certification examination. This knowledge base is a
voluntary personal desire to deliver the highest quality of wound care available in
the United States.

What does a "WCC®" do?
A "WCC®" has many functions related to skin and wound care management
including:
- Review of wound treatments for effectiveness
- Assessment of potential for healing
- Perform risk assessment for potential skin problems
- Review environmental and nutritional factors that may impede healing of
wounds
- Recommend treatments and supportive equipment to improve wound healing
- Provide education regarding skin and wound care management to patients and
healthcare workers
- Assist in wound care product selection based on individual need, cost, and
reimbursement
- Work with other members of the health care team in the planning of overall
care to promote healing