How to Obtain an AP Handbook and Application

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Wound

Ostomy

Continence

You can download and print the current Advanced Practice Handbook and application by clicking here. These forms must be typewritten and mailed to the WOCNCB office.

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Using Interactive Forms

We encourage candidates recertifying via Advanced Practice to submit your application portfolio electronically. You can access interactive Microsoft Word forms for Wound, Ostomy, or Continence below.

Use one set of AP Forms for each specialty, save the files on your computer and send the electronic files as e-mail attachments to info@wocncb.org.

The interactive forms are organized by sections for Wound, Ostomy and Continence and include point logs and summarization/verification forms. Extra verification forms are included for the most commonly used point categories.

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Questions? If you have questions or wish to order a printed copy of the Advance Practice Handbook please contact us at (888) 496-2622, fax to (414) 276-2146, or e-mail to info@wocncb.org.

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