Certified Wound Specialist (CWS)
The Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) board certification is a formal recognition of a master level knowledge and specialty practice in wound management.
To become a Certified Wound Specialist, you must meet the following criteria:
-You must hold a degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral)
-You must hold a current license as a healthcare professional
-You must be able to provide documentation demonstrating at least three years of clinical experience in wound care
Examples: physicians, podiatrists, physical therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
The CWS exams are held on a continuous testing cycle at selected testing centers nationwide. The American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) requires that you maintain a minimum of six contact hours of continuing education in wound management to be eligible for re-certification, and must be re-certified by exam every 10 years.
The following courses will prepare practitioners to sit for the CWS examination:
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