1155 15th Street, NW

Suite 500

Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-457-8408

Fax: 202-530-0659

Colleagues,

 

I hope that you are having a wonderful summer. The ABWM wants to help your practice grow! Looking back on my career, I am struck by the fact that my professional growth coincided with attaining my CWS status in 2001. When I became a CWS, I became significantly more accepted as an expert in wound care. Shortly thereafter, I decided to dedicate my entire practice to wound care, and I encouraged others to seek certification. As time has passed, most of the staff at our wound centers has become certified. Our centers take great pride in this, which has translated into better patient care, higher retention of staff, and more patients.

 

Sometimes it may seem like industry exams and certifications are just another chore on a never-ending "To Do" list. Throughout the years, I have found that Diplomates and Associates of the ABWM have the unique opportunity to use their certifications to expand their practice or career, and their influence in wound care. In an age of managed care, and possible universal care, those "decision-makers" will choose who will see our patients. Let's use our certifications to separate ourselves from the pack!  

 

If you have at least three years of professional wound care experience, then you are eligible to sit for a certification examination. 
              

Not sure which exam is right for you?  Check out the details below to help determine your eligibility!

Certification For: Associate degree nurses, RNs, LPNs, LVNs, PTAs, all certified healthcare assistants, healthcare administrators, dieticians, sales and marketing professionals, academic researchers, and more.



Become recognized as a healthcare professional with specialized knowledge in wounds; Gain professional pride and growth; Elevate your status and advance your career. 




Examination: $375 | Re-Test: $150 | Annual Renewal: $150

Certification For: Nurses, physical therapists, physicians, podiatrists, and other licensed healthcare providers.



Achieve board certification, a formal recognition of a master level of knowledge and specialty practice in wound management; Enhance the team approach that is essential to successful wound management; Cooperate and exchange resources with the disciplines and organizations involved in would care.




Examination: $575 | Re-Test: $275 | Annual Renewal: $150

Certification For: Physicians and podiatrists.  Beginning October 3, 2012, the CWS credential will no longer be a prerequisite for this examination.



Demonstrate a dedication to the highest standards in wound care, essential in the development of a comprehensive wound management program;Improve the quality of wound care for your patients; Reduce the costs of providing wound care in your facility or practice; Market wound management services as a niche benefit of your facility or practice.



Beginning 10/3/12
Examination: $995 | Re-Test: $995 | Annual Renewal: $150