Frequently Asked Questions

This section of the website updates potential candidates with answers to the most common and recently asked questions.  The NAWC currently credentials wound care professionals with the WCC and/or DWC credential. 

What is a WCC / DWC Practitioner?

A WCC /DWC practitioner is a healthcare professional who has made a choice to advance his/her 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. The DWC is an advanced certification in the specialty of diabetic wounds. 

How do a WCC / DWC function?

A WCC / DWC 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