The chart below shows the different pathway options and eligibility requirements to sit for the Nutrition Wound Care Certified certification exam. Review the information to see which option best suits your experience and education.
*IF CHOOSING TRAINING COURSE PATHWAY, ADDITIONAL COURSE FEE APPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER. (Click Here for certification committee criteria)
REFER TO THE NWCC Candidate Exam Handbook FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.
Complete the NAWCO Online Application for the NWCC certification examination.
Upon passing the NWCC certification exam, candidates may use the initials “NWCC”, Nutrition Wound Care Certified, to designate their status. Credentials are awarded for a five (5) year period. Prior to the expiration of the credentialing term, certificants are required to recertify with the NAWCO to maintain their credentials.
The NWCC credential holds official recognition from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), highlighting its adherence to rigorous professional standards in the dietetics field. Effective June 1, 2022, CDR Credentialed Practitioners can claim:
75 CPEUs under activity type 386: NAWCO – Nutrition Wound Care Certified (initial exam) for successful completion of initial certification.
50 CPEUs under activity type 387: NAWCO – Nutrition Wound Care Certified (recertification) for recertification of the NWCC credential.
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