WoundEducators Course Accreditation Statements
“Are Your Courses Accredited?” – Yes!
This is a list of our WoundEducators current wound care course accreditations. We make every effort to keep this list as accurate and detailed as possible as they change or become updated. Please check with your licensing or accrediting organization if you have any questions about specific accreditation in your local area for your profession.
Nursing Accreditation
These continuing nursing education activities were approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17074.
Physical Therapy (PTs and PTAs)
The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) designates this educational activity for 57 CE hours.
Physician Accreditation
The Physician Wound Certification Course has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 60 Elective credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
“Are The Wound Certifications Accredited?” – Yes!
Wound Certification Accreditation
Accreditation for wound certifications is independent of educational course accreditation. This allows both to maintain industry-best standards.
NCCA Accredited Wound Certifications
The following wound care certifications are independently accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- NAWCO® Certifications
- WCC®
- ABWM® Certifications
- CWCA®
- CWS®
- CWSP®
- WOCNCB® Certifications
- CWCN®
- CWOCN®
- CWON®
- COCN®
- CCCN®
ABNSC Accredited Wound Certifications
The following wound care certifications are additionally accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABNSC):
- CWCN®
- CWOCN®
- CWON®
- COCN®
- CCCN®
- CFCN®
Looking for Additional Wound Care Certification Accreditation Information?
The following articles can help you make a decision when it comes to selecting the right wound care certification.