Physician Wound Care Certification Course

Physician Technical FAQs

What are the system requirements to view the Wound Management Training Course?
Flash Player  (Flash Player 7 or later recommended), and one of the following browsers:

• Windows: Internet Explorer 6 and later, Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Google Chrome, Opera 9.5 and later.
• Macintosh: Firefox 1.x and later, Safari 3 and later, Google Chrome
• Linux: Firefox 1.x and later.

Physician Financial FAQs

Do you offer financial aid?
No. At this time we do not offer financial aid for our courses. However, many employers support continuing education and may be willing to assist with course fees. If you would like information to provide to your employer please contact us.

Do you accept partial payment?
No. Once you register for our course you will be granted login information for the entire course. For this reason we are unable to accept partial payment.

Do you offer group discounts?
Discounts are provided for group registrations. Please contact sales to discuss your needs: [email protected].

Physician Course FAQs

What is the requirement to enroll in the Physician Wound Certification Course?
Anyone may enroll in this course; however, only students meeting wound certification criteria are eligible to take the certification examinations.

How long will I have login access to the online modules?
Course access is granted for 6 months.

If I fail the certification examination will there be a fee to retake the course?
NO! The Wound Educators “Until You Pass!” Risk-Free Guarantee ensures that your training investment lasts. All product and course purchases are covered by our commitment to you and your success. Simply provide us with proof that you took the wound certification examination and did not pass and have re-registered for the exam and we will continue your online course access.

How long does it generally take to complete the course?
The Physician Wound Certification Course will take approximately 60 hours to complete.  However, each student progresses at his/her own pace, so individual completion times may vary.

What is the cost of the course?
The fee for the Physician Wound Certification Course is $997. This includes the online course, post-course test, and continuing education certificate. The fee does not include the certification examination.

Do you offer customized competency training for organizations?
Yes. Customized online training is available to meet the needs of your organization. Please contact sales to discuss your needs: [email protected]

Physician Continuing Education FAQs

How much continuing education credit is provided with the Physician Wound Certification Course?

60 CME credit hours are provided.

How do I know if a continuing education activity is accepted by my state board?
This Enduring Material activity, Physician Wound Care Certification Course, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 60.00 Elective credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.
The AAFP accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as elective credit.

The wound certification course is AAFP approved and the CME hours are accepted in all States.

Physician Certification FAQs

Who administers the wound certification examination?
The CWS wound care certification examination is administered by the American Board of Wound Management – ABWM (Formerly American Academy of Wound Management -AAWM). The ABWM is a national inter-disciplinary certifying board for healthcare professionals involved in wound care.

What are the eligibility requirements to take the wound certification examination?
Any licensed healthcare professional with a Bachelor’s, Doctoral or Master’s degree who has three (3) or more years of clinical wound care experience is eligible. This is documented through your three letters of reference, resume, and application. Please note: If you are not sure if you meet the eligibility requirements to take the wound certification examination, please email the ABWM at: [email protected] or call (202) 457-8408.

When are the next wound certification test dates?
The Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) exam is offered in a continuous testing cycle.  Completed applications must be received in the ABWM office a minimum of 15 business days prior to the desired testing date.  Once approved, candidates may schedule their examination for any time in the following six months, based on availability.

CWS Candidate Handbook

Where is the wound certification examination administered?
The CWS wound certification examination will be offered at 170 testing locations across the United States. 

What is the cost to sit for the national board certification examination administered by the ABWM?
The CWS exam fee is $575.

Where can I find additional information about the CWS exam?
Information about the certification exams can be accessed at the ABWM website

Are there any additional wound certifications available for physicians?
Yes, MDs, DOs and DPMs are also eligible to take the CWSP exam. For more information about the CWSP certification and exam click here.

Physicians may also choose to become wound care certified through The Council for Medical Education and Testing (CMET). CMET is a non-profit organization providing physician specific certification for the Physician Specialist in Wound Care.