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Wound Care Certified (WCC)

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Your Study Path

WCC NAWCO WCC Wound Care Certified License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1: Assessment and Risk BasicsYou are here

Start with the two largest domains to maximize score impact.

24
hours
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Phase 2: Treatment + Re-Evaluation

Build intervention selection and follow-up decision accuracy.

28
hours
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Phase 3: Legal, Admin, and Education

Reinforce compliance, documentation, and patient education content.

16
hours
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Phase 4: Timed 2-Hour Exam Runs

Practice full-length mixed-domain sessions under exam timing.

12
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the WCC Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Active unrestricted license in an approved profession (RN, LPN/LVN, NP, PT/PTA, OT/OTA, DPM, MD, PA, and others listed by NAWCO)
Experience
Either 120 hours with approved preceptor or 2 years full-time/4 years part-time eligible wound-care experience
Additional Requirements
  • Must meet one education option and one experience option
  • Candidates can attempt exam up to 4 times within 2 years of eligibility window
  • Live Remote Proctoring is available for approved candidates who meet technical requirements

WCC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-14 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Up to 4 total attempts within 2 years of eligibility; no wait between first and second attempts, but 30-day waits apply between second-third and third-fourth attempts; after 4 attempts, wait 1 year.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$350 examination fee
Application Fee$30 non-refundable processing fee
Total Estimated Cost$380 initial attempt
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What You'll Study

12 chapters covering everything you need to pass

WCC Exam Details

Wound Care Certified (WCC)

Administered by National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO)

Official Source
Scaled passing score of 600 (scale 100-800)
Passing Score
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2
Hours
$380 per attempt ($350 exam + $30 processing fee)
Exam Fee
Study time: No official NAWCO prep-hour target; training-pathway courses must include at least 20 hours
Prerequisites: Active unrestricted qualifying healthcare license plus one approved education pathway and one approved experience pathway
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) content outline

Assessment27%

Wound and patient assessment principles across settings

Treatment25%

Therapeutic interventions and wound-management decisions

Re-Evaluation16%

Follow-up assessment and response-to-treatment analysis

Education7%

Patient/caregiver and staff education responsibilities

Administration7%

Documentation, workflows, and care-delivery administration

Legal6%

Regulatory, legal, and ethical practice requirements

Risk and Prevention12%

Risk stratification and prevention-focused wound care

What's Included

12 Chapters

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Practice Quizzes

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What's Next After the WCC?

After passing the WCC, you can pursue these career paths

AWCC

Advance to NAWCO Advanced Wound Care Certified credential

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DWC

Add diabetic wound specialization to wound-care practice

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OMS

Expand into ostomy-focused management certification

Coming Soon

WCC Exam FAQ

Official National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) Resources

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