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The Certification Committee of the NAWCO® is the governing body of the WCC® credential. The aspiration of the NAWCO® is to unify wound care providers & practitioners from different educational backgrounds along the health care continuum in an effort to streamline the delivery of quality wound care.  \nThe NAWCO® offers the \"Wound Care Certification Examination\" to measure the academic and technical competence of eligible candidates in the area of Skin and Wound Care Management above their basic licensure. The WCC® acts in accordance with legislation code and practice guidelines as determined by each respective professional state regulatory/licensing board. Therefore, WCC® certification alone does not determine a practitioner’s scope of practice.  \nNAWCO® does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status, source of income or any other reason prohibited by law. Individuals applying for the examination will be judged solely on the published eligibility requirements.  \nThis handbook contains information regarding the Wound Care Certification examination process of the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® .  \nThe information contained in this Candidate Handbook is the property of National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® and is provided to candidates who will be taking the certification examination. Copies of this handbook may be downloaded for single personal use, but no part of this handbook may be copied for preparing new works, distribution or for commercial use. NAWCO® does not provide permission for use of any part of the handbook.  \nTo avoid problems in processing your application, it is important that you follow the guidelines outlined in this handbook and comply with our required deadlines. If you have any questions about the policies, procedures, or processing of your application after reading this handbook, please contact the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® . Additional copies of the handbook may be obtained from our website: [www.nawccb.org](www.nawccb.org).  \nWE RECOMMEND YOU KEEP THIS CANDIDATE HANDBOOK FOR REFERENCE THROUGHOUT THE APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION PROCESS. 7/2023  \nChecklist  \n Read the Handbook cover to cover.  \n Understand ALL National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® policies.  \n Understand the WCC® eligibility requirements and the application process.  \n Read and agree to be bound by the NAWCO® Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, Candidate Agreement and the policies and procedures outlined in this handbook.  \n Fill out the application form in its entirety.  \n Complete work experience verification section that documents work experience related to wound care.  \n Sign your application form.  \n Submit application/examination fees/application processing fees of $380 .00, made payable to NAWCO® .  \n Make a copy of your entire application packet for your records. (Your original records will not be returned to you.)  \n Contact information  \nNational Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy®  \n11817 Crestview Blvd  \nKokomo, IN 46901 or fax to: 1-800-352-8339 or email: [admin@nawccb.org](admin@nawccb.org)  \n1  \nNational Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® WCC® Candidate Examination Handbook © 2024  \nTable of Contents  \nObjectives of Certification.......................................................................................5  \nScope of Practice ..................................................................................................5  \nAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) ..............................................","cbCaidgjFVap3eg1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidgjFVap3eg1","pdf",7271460,44,"English","# Table of Contents\n## Objectives of Certification\n## Scope of Practice\n## Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)\n## Registered Nurse (RN)\n## Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)\n## Physical Therapist (PT)/Occupational Therapist (OT)\n## Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)\n## Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (OTA)\n## Physician\n## Physician Assistant (PA)\n## Assistant/Associate Physician\n## Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)\n## Eligibility Requirements\n## Fees\n## Code of Ethics\n## Skin and Wound Management Certification Training Courses\n## Application Process\n## Education Pathway\n## Preceptor Pathway","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the WCC® Candidate Examination Handbook?\",\"answer\":\"It provides information about the Wound Care Certification examination process for candidates taking the certification examination under NAWCO®.\"},{\"question\":\"How does NAWCO® handle eligibility and decision-making for examination candidates?\",\"answer\":\"Individuals applying for the examination are judged solely on the published eligibility requirements, and the organization does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.\"},{\"question\":\"What key actions are candidates expected to complete before applying and submitting fees?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates are instructed to review all policies and eligibility requirements, complete the application form and work experience verification section, sign the application, submit required fees, and keep a copy of the full application packet for their records.\"}]","WCC - Candidate Examination Handbook - April 2024 | PDF",1790731926,111]