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WOCNCB® Accredited by ABNS

The WOCNCB® has earned ABNS' accreditation status of the following certifications: CWOCN®, CWCN®, COCN®, and CCCN® in March 2006. Accreditation status is granted for five years.

ABNS, the only accrediting body specifically for nursing certification, is the standard setting body for nursing certification programs. ABNS sets a very stringent and comprehensive accreditation process. WOCNCB® provided extensive documentation demonstrating that it has met the 18 ABNS standards of quality. Using the analogy that ABNS is to nursing certification organizations that JCAHO is to hospitals is appropriate.

What does this mean for those interested in becoming certified or those already certified? It means that a nationally recognized, accrediting body has determined that the CWOCN®, CWCN®, COCN®, and CCCN® credentials are based on a valid and reliable testing process. It means that the structures in place to administer the examinations meet and even exceed the standards of the certification industry from a legally defensible perspective.

For further information about ABNS and the accreditation process, visit their website at www.nursingcertification.org.

WOCNCB® Re-Accredited by NCCA

The wound, ostomy, and continence certification programs are now re-accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Accreditation by the prestigious NCCA assures that the WOCNCB® has met the most stringent and rigorous standards for issuing its credentials. By meeting these standards, the WOCNCB® helps to ensure safe and expert practice of wound, ostomy and continence nursing. Compliance must be demonstrated every six years and is a benchmark for certifying bodies to achieve.

Additionally, the WOCNCB® believes that NCCA accreditation assures that

• The validity and integrity of credentials issued by the WOCNCB® are unquestionable and of the highest caliber.
• Fair and equitable standards have been met for each certificant who is certifying or recertifying.
• WOC certificants have earned credentials that are esteemed and valued among their peers, other medical professionals and employers.

The WOCNCB® is proud of the hard-earned NCCA re-accreditation, and we hope our certificants share our pride. For further information about NCCA and the accreditation process, visit their website at http://www.noca.org/Resources/NCCAAccreditation/tabid/82/Default.aspx