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Question:
When adding CEs in the PGP portfolio, I understand there must be a minimum of 10 CE pertaining to clinical specialty. Can I add CEs if I attend conferences in other specialties ie ACMA?
Answered June 4, 2026
They must either pertain directly to the specialty (i.e., wound CE for a wound portfolio) or if they are pertaining to "Professional Practice", then we have specified which organizations those may come from, and there is also a criteria definition for what is considered Professional Practice. The ACMA is not on this list for professional topics. So, if the ACMA coursework relates directly to the specialty, it may count. Likely, based on your description, these will not count.
Question:
I am wanting to take the Wound and Ostomy Exams. If one exam is passed and the other failed, will the applicant receive one certification until they retake and pass the the other?
Answered June 2, 2026
Thank you for your question.
Yes, this is correct. If you pass one certification and not the other, you will be awarded the certification for the exam you passed. Once you pass the other exam, you will be awared the other certification.
Question:
I am interested in getting "nationally accredited training and documented competency" (per the AZ State Board of Nursing) to do foot care. I do not have a Bachelor's degree. Is your program available to me and satisfy AZBON requirement?
Answered June 2, 2026
Thank you for your question. The WOCNCB is the certifying body. The requirements to certify for the foot care exam are listed here: https://www.wocncb.org/certification/foot-care-certification/eligibility
Here are the requirements to sit for the exam:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for FOOT CARE EXAM
Initial (first-time) candidates must:Foot and Nail
Have a current RN License
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) - all Baccalaureate degrees applicable
Have 24 CE/CME credits (contact hours) specific to foot care. Note: 8 of 24 CE/CME may be in basic skin and wound care.
Have 40 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an expert in foot care. Note: 12 of the 40 clinical hours may be in basic skin and wound care under the direct supervision of a wound care expert. The wound care expert may include a CWCN®, CWCN-AP®, DPM or an MD specializing in wound care (a WTA-C does not qualify).
Both the CE/CME credits (contact hours) and clinical hours must be completed within the previous 5 years from the date of the application while functioning as an RN
Question:
I am planning on recertifying via PGP but having a hard time finding out if the Coloplast professional E-learning courses are accepted for specialty CE?
Coloplast certificate states HEAL courses have been
reviewed and endorsed by the
European Wound Management
Association (EWMA) and Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider
#CEP16416, for 1.0 Contact Hours
Answered June 2, 2026
Thank you for your question. Yes, these CE credits would be accepted for CE. Dependent on the topic would be under a specialty or professional Practice.
Question:
I have just received my new certificate but need to do a name change before I print my certificate. What should I do?
Answered May 31, 2026
Please email info@wocncb.org for assistance. Thank you.
Question:
I was a WOC student preceptor for Wound and Ostomy scopes. The student did 40 hours in each scope. The confirmation letter I have from the Practicum Coordinator says "60 clinical & 20 Professional Practice hours in the Wound and Ostomy Scopes". Do I put these in as 40 hours in Wound and 40 hours in Ostomy under the "Precepting WOC Nursing Education Prog students" activity? Or is there a different way to separately enter the clinical and PP hours as a preceptor?
Answered May 30, 2026
Thanks for your question! See page 14 in the 2024 PGP Handbook, precepting falls under specialty and not professional practice. See page 21 of the 2024 PGP Handbook for the records you should keep in case you are audited. Good luck on your portfolio!
Question:
I am recertifying for 2 specialties which should total $510, but the charge is coming up as $710. What should I do?
Answered May 28, 2026
Please email our office directly, and we will be able to assist. info@wocncb.org
Question:
I am in the process of working on my PGP for recertification. Is there a number on how many education tools for patients or health care providers you can submit per certification for ostomy? Thank you for your time.
Answered May 27, 2026
Thanks for your question! It sounds like you are asking if there is a limit to the number of educational tools you can submit for PGP points. If so, there is no limit but remember you must have at least 10 CEs directly related to the specialty and this can be found on page 9 of the 2024 PGP handbook. Good luck on your portfolio!
Question:
experiential pathway for RN without BSN”.
Answered May 26, 2026
As an RN without a Bachelor's Degree, you would qualify for the Wound Treatment Associate-Certified credential, WTA-C. Please see the website page under "Certification / Wound Treatment Associate" and click on "Eligibility". It requires course completion plus 16 clinical hours with a preceptor who is a wound care expert. There is another level for the RN with a Bachelor's Degree, for "Certified Wound Care Nurse".
Question:
I am looking for an ostomy nurse in my area. The zip code is 11937 and the town is East Hampton NY. Please respond as soon as possible because my wife has an ileostomy and is having frequent leakage and may need a new pouching system. Thank you
Marie Ongioni
631-324-2012
Answered May 25, 2026
I’m sorry to hear your wife is struggling! Below are a couple of websites to locate a local ostomy nurse. The first one is for the WOCN find a nurse and the other is the United Ostomy Associations of America locate an patient ostomy nurse.
https://findanurse.wocn.org/
https://www.ostomy.org/outpatient-ostomy-services-locator/
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