Application Process

Education Option:

If you are attending the Wound Management Certification Training 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 within this handbook.

Certification Option:

1. Complete the NAWC® examination application.
Click Here to Download the Candidate Examination Handbook with Application. (PDF)

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.
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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.

4. Submit all the above along with $330 to:

    National Alliance of Wound Care®
    5464 N. Port Washington Road #134
    Glendale, WI 53217

Preceptor Option:

If you are attending the NAWC® approved “Wound Management Certification Training 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 within preceptor handbook.

Re-examination:

1. Complete the NAWC® examination application.
Candidate Re-Examination Application Only (PDF)

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.

Click Here to Download the Candidate Examination Handbook with Application. (PDF)

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Paper & Pencil Examination Dates and Locations:

August 28, 2009     Boston, MA
August 28, 2009     Richmond, VA
September 4, 2009     Skokie, IL
September 16, 2009     Las Vegas, NV
September 18, 2009     San Diego, CA
September 25, 2009     Grand Rapids, MI
September 27, 2009     Raliegh, NC
October 2, 2009     Rochester, NY
October 5, 2009     Augusta, GA
October 9, 2009     Linthicum, MD
October 9, 2009     Orlando, FL
October 18, 2009     Denver, CO
October 22, 2009     Hayward, CA
October 23, 2009     New Orleans, LA
October 30, 2009     Cincinnati, OH
October 30, 2009     Scotch Plains, NJ
November 6, 2009     Kansas City, MO
November 13, 2009     Cleveland, OH
November 15, 2009     San Antonio, TX
November 20, 2009     Long Island, NY
December 3, 2009     Lexington, KY
December 4, 2009     Cambridge, MA
December 13, 2009    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
December 13, 2009     Oakbrook, IL