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The Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) board certification is a formal recognition of a master level knowledge and specialty practice in wound management.
The CWS board certification is the most prestigious and rigorous certification in wound care and demonstrates a distinct and specialized expertise in the practice. The CWS credential displays to patients, employers and peers a dedication to the highest standards and achievement in wound care.
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ELEVATE YOUR STATUS AS A SPECIALIST IN WOUND CARE
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Who is Eligible?
- CWS diplomates are a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, podiatrists, physical therapists and other healthcare providers.
- A licensed healthcare professional with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in a life sciences related field with three (3) or more years of clinical wound care experience is eligible to take the CWS examination, administered by the American Academy of Wound Management.
- Healthcare professionals engaged in wound care management are rewarded the CWS credential upon successful completion of the CWS certification examination.
 CWS is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), which is the accreditation body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). NCCA accredits certification programs based on the highest quality standards in professional certification.
AAWM is part of an elite group of organizations whose programs have received and maintained the prestigious NCCA accreditation.
CWS is a multidisciplinary wound management certification, fully accredited by NCCA.
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