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Recently Certified
| Congratulations to all of those who were recently certified. The ABWM would like to recognize all new Associates and Diplomates who received their credentials from December 19, 2012 through January 28, 2013.
To view a list of those who were certified, please click here.
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| Remember to update your CV, website, business cards, etc. with the new ABWM name, American Board of Wound Management (ABWM).
You may also update your contact information in the My Account section of the My Certification Portal.
If you would like to use our logo on your marketing material or website, contact Carrie Hoffman.
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Conferences & Events
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Gaylord National, MD
May 2 - 5, 2013
Denver, CO
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Contact ABWM
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1155 15th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-457-8408
Fax: 202-530-0659
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ABWM Staff
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Christopher M. Murphy
Carrie Hoffman
Luke Zorich
Manager, Certification &
Caroline Berman
Administrative Coordinator
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Walter Conlan, III, MD, CWSP
Greetings and Happy Belated New Year!
I hope that all is well with you and your families in 2013. How are you coming along with your New Year's resolutions? Making it to the gym every day? Off of junk food? Stopped procrastinating? I certainly have a lot to work on... I think that we all do.
As far as being wound care professionals, one of our goals is to further wound care as a vital part of the healthcare industry. To accomplish this we need to open ourselves up to education, learn as much as possible, focus on patient and family concerns, improve our outcomes, and make sure administrators recognize our achievements. I am hoping that all of you can attend a major wound conference this year; getting outside our usual "four walls" really opens us up to what's new. Attending conferences also helps to reaffirm that we are doing what's right for our patients. All of us need to review our outcomes and see where we can improve. If we don't set the bar high we end up getting dragged down.
One way we can become a better practitioner is to get those around us certified. Wound care is multidisciplinary. To attain a high level of patient care we all need to be fully invested. Those who have become certified through the ABWM have clearly demonstrated that dedication. When everyone involved in patient care is dedicated, only good things will happen!
Resolve to get certified, expand education and continue to improve patient care in 2013.
Sincerely,
Walter Conlan, III, MD, CWSP ABWM President
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Get Certified!
If you have at least three years of professional wound care experience, then you are eligible to sit for a certification examination.
Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA)
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
Certified Wound Specialist (CWS)
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 wound care.
Examination: $575 | $Re-Test: $275 | Annual Renewal: $150
Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP)
Certification for: Physicians and podiatrists.
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.
Examination: $995 | Re-Test: $995 | Annual Renewal: $150 |
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2013 Annual Renewal
Many of you have already taken advantage of the My Certification Portal to complete your annual renewal. Please note that payment and documentation of your CEUs is due by January 31, 2013 in order to avoid a late fee. Checks must be postmarked no later than this date.
| Renewal Date | Total Cost of Renewal | | Through January 31st |
$150
| | February 1st - February 28th |
$225
| | March 1st - March 31st |
$300
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No Renewals Accepted
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Remember you can login to your account to print your renewal receipt, update your contact information, enter your CEUs and pay your renewal. Upon payment, a confirmation will be automatically generated and available to print. A copy will also be emailed to you for your records.
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