Application Process

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 two-three (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 thirty (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 (2) weeks.

Click here to download the Candidate Examination Handbook with Application.


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 from this website.


Certification Option:

1. Complete the NAWC Examination Application.

    Click here to download the Candidate Examination Handbook with 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.

    Click here to Download the Candidate Examination Handbook with Application.

2. Complete the continuing education verification form (minimum of sixty (60) 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:

1. Successful graduate of NAWC approved “Wound Management Certification Training Course”.*

2. Complete a minimum of 120 hours of hands on clinical training with an NAWC approved clinical preceptor after completion of  “Wound Management Certification Training Course”

3. Submission of required supporting documentation by your preceptor.

4. Payment of required fees.


*When you apply to the approved “Wound Management Certification Training Course” provided by the Wound Care Education Institute, your examination application is a part of their application process.

Click here to download the WCC Certification Preceptor Manual.

Re-examination:


1. Complete the NAWC examination application.
    Click here for the Candidate Re-Examination Application

2. Submit the above along with $330 to:

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