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Diabetic Wound Certified (DWC)
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DWC NAWCCB Wound & Ostomy Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1You are here
Master foot skin, bone, and nail anatomy; wound-healing physiology; and diabetic-foot ulcer etiology.
Phase 2
Learn DFU classification systems (Wagner, UT), IWGDF risk staging, and vascular assessment (ABI, TBI, TcPO2).
Phase 3
Focus on treatment: offloading protocols, IDSA infection management, antibiotic selection, and glycemic optimization.
Phase 4
Complete timed mixed-domain practice sets and review prevention, footwear, and multidisciplinary-care topics.
Can You Take the DWC Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Complete the NAWCCB application with the $380 total application/exam fee
- •Choose exam delivery: CBT at testing center, paper exam at approved NAWCO courses, or live remote proctoring
- •Maintain credential with recertification every 5 years
DWC Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
8–14 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
NAWCCB (CBT, paper at NAWCO courses, or live remote proctoring)
Retake Policy
Up to four attempts are allowed within 2 years. There is no wait between attempts 1 and 2; a 30-day wait applies before attempts 3 and 4. After four failed attempts, candidates must wait 1 year before testing again.
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146 Practice Questions
Diabetic wound care scenarios covering topics from NAWCCB DWC blueprint domains including neuropathy, DFU classification, and offloading.
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What You'll Study
9 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Foot Anatomy and Wound-Healing Physiology
5 sections
Chapter 2: Etiology and Pathogenesis of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
3 sections
Chapter 3: Diagnostic Assessment: Sensory and Biomechanical Testing
6 sections
Chapter 4: Diagnostic Assessment: Vascular, Laboratory, and Imaging Studies
4 sections
Chapter 5: Comprehensive Examination and Ulcer Classification
7 sections
Chapter 6: Wound Bed Preparation, Debridement, and Advanced Dressings
7 sections
Chapter 7: Offloading Strategies and Biomechanical Interventions
3 sections
Chapter 8: Infection Management and Antimicrobial Stewardship
3 sections
Chapter 9: Prevention Strategies, Patient Education, and Multidisciplinary Care
7 sections
DWC Exam Details
Diabetic Wound Certified (DWC)
Administered by National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Certification Board (NAWCCB)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Certification Board (NAWCCB) content outline
Foot anatomy, including skin, bones, and nails, plus wound-healing physiology.
Perfusion and sensory testing, biomechanics, laboratory studies, radiology, and specified clinical skills.
Diabetic-foot epidemiology and ulcer pathogenesis, including neuropathy, vascular disease, trauma, infection, and associated risks.
History, dermatologic and nail examination, musculoskeletal and neurologic findings, vascular assessment, wound evaluation, and footwear.
Coordinating diabetic wound care across the appropriate clinical disciplines and referral pathways.
Risk reduction, surveillance, patient education, skin and nail care, pressure management, and protective footwear.
Offloading, debridement, infection management, local wound care, vascular intervention, metabolic support, and follow-up.
What's Included
9 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
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What's Next After the DWC?
After passing the DWC, you can pursue these career paths
WCC
Broaden wound care competency to all wound types beyond the diabetic specialty.
CWCN
Pursue WOCNCB wound care nursing certification for a complementary credential pathway.
Advanced Wound Care Practice
Use DWC as a foundation for AWCC (Advanced Wound Care Certified) specialty advancement.
DWC Exam FAQ
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