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Credentials Offered by the WOCNCB

Upon successfully passing the certification exam(s), a five-year credential is awarded. The following specialty credentials are offered:

• CWOCN® - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
• CWCN® - Certified Wound Care Nurse
• COCN® - Certified Ostomy Care Nurse
• CCCN^sm - Certified Continence Care Nurse
• CWON^sm - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse
• CFCN® - Certified Foot Care Nurse
• CWOCN-AP^sm - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse - Advanced Practice
• CWCN-AP^sm - Certified Wound Care Nurse-Advanced Practice
• COCN-AP^sm - Certified Ostomy Care Nurse-Advanced Practice
• CCCN-AP^sm - Certified Continence Care Nurse-Advanced Practice
• CWON-AP^sm - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse-Advanced Practice