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The National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC®) is a NON-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of excellence in wound care through the certification of wound care practitioners in the United States. |
Why Certification?
Certification provides an added credential beyond licensure and
demonstrates by examination that the practitioner has acquired
a core body of specialized knowledge.
It promotes consumer protection and confers peer and public
recognition to those individuals who prove proficient in their
practice.
Benefits to You
> Opportunity to provide higher standard of care
> Formal acknowledgment of expertise
> Establishment of professional credentials
> Promotion of professional recognition and esteem
> Provision of continuing education and training
> Career advancement opportunities
Benefits to Employers
> Increased creditability with consumers
> Enhanced job performance
> Increased protection from liability
> Cost savings in overall delivery of wound care
> Marketability of "Center for Wound Care Excellence"
Benefits to Consumer
> Benefactor of safe and competent wound care
> Accessibility to expertise of specialized wound care
practitioner
Certification provides an added credential beyond licensure and
demonstrates by examination that the practitioner has acquired
a core body of specialized knowledge.
It promotes consumer protection and confers peer and public
recognition to those individuals who prove proficient in their
practice.
Benefits to You
> Opportunity to provide higher standard of care
> Formal acknowledgment of expertise
> Establishment of professional credentials
> Promotion of professional recognition and esteem
> Provision of continuing education and training
> Career advancement opportunities
Benefits to Employers
> Increased creditability with consumers
> Enhanced job performance
> Increased protection from liability
> Cost savings in overall delivery of wound care
> Marketability of "Center for Wound Care Excellence"
Benefits to Consumer
> Benefactor of safe and competent wound care
> Accessibility to expertise of specialized wound care
practitioner
| NAWC® is a proud member of: NOCA - National Organization for Competency Assurance ABNS - American Board of Nursing Specialties AHCA - American Healthcare Association |
Future of Wound Care
The aspiration of the NAWC® is to unify wound care providers &
practitioners from different educational backgrounds along the health
care continuum in an effort to streamline the quality delivery of
wound care.
The incidence of chronic wounds in the United States is
approximately 5 to 7 million per year,¹ and the annual costs for
management of these wounds is greater than $20 billion.²
Research indicates that older adults are more prone to wound
development and decreased healing efficiency. As baby boomers age,
the United States General Accounting Office estimates that the
Medicare population will comprise 20% of the national population by
year 2030, with people age 85 and older as the fastest growing age
group.
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1 Petrie NC, Yao F, Eriksson E. Gene therapy in wound healing. Surg
Clin N Am 2003; 83(3):194-199.
2 Frykberg RG, Armstrong DG, Giurini J, et al. Diabetic foot disorders: a clinical
practice guideline. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. J Foot Ankle Surg
2000;39(5 Suppl):S1-60.
The aspiration of the NAWC® is to unify wound care providers &
practitioners from different educational backgrounds along the health
care continuum in an effort to streamline the quality delivery of
wound care.
The incidence of chronic wounds in the United States is
approximately 5 to 7 million per year,¹ and the annual costs for
management of these wounds is greater than $20 billion.²
Research indicates that older adults are more prone to wound
development and decreased healing efficiency. As baby boomers age,
the United States General Accounting Office estimates that the
Medicare population will comprise 20% of the national population by
year 2030, with people age 85 and older as the fastest growing age
group.
_______________________________________________
1 Petrie NC, Yao F, Eriksson E. Gene therapy in wound healing. Surg
Clin N Am 2003; 83(3):194-199.
2 Frykberg RG, Armstrong DG, Giurini J, et al. Diabetic foot disorders: a clinical
practice guideline. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. J Foot Ankle Surg
2000;39(5 Suppl):S1-60.
We offer Computerized Testing Options in more than 700 locations nationwide! Paper & Pencil Certification Exam Dates and Locations Wear Your Credentials Proudly NAWC® Lapel Pins Available |
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NAWC Membership
Apply for membership in the National Alliance of Wound Care(NAWC®). You can complete our online application and join today! Click here to download and print our informational membership brochure. You may also apply for membership by mail by completing the membership application portion of the brochure.
The NAWC® is proud to accept
nominations for WCC® Awards:
Nominate someone for the WCC® award online,
or download and print a PDF nomination form.