
You've worked hard for Board certification and missing a deadline can
mean late fees or even a lapse in your credentials.
This simple grid will help you determine the important deadlines for submitting your WOC or Foot Care application or Professional Growth Portfolio materials.
For example,if your certification expires in June, you must submit your application and any required materials by the postmark deadline of
February 15.
Have questions? Contact info@WOCNCB.org
| If your Certification expires on this date, you must meet all deadlines to avoid lapsing. | Your application postmark deadline |
Your late application postmark deadline |
Your quarterly testing cycle |
Your Certificate mail-out date (approximate) |
| March 31 | November 15 | December 15 | January 1 - March 31 | April 30 |
| June 30 | February 15 | March 15 | April 1 - June 30 | July 31 |
| Sept. 30/Oct. 31 | May 15 | June 15 | July 1 - September 30 | October 31 |
| Nov. 30/ Dec. 31 | August 15 | September 15 | October 1 - December 23 | January 31 |
Note: Late applications will be accepted if postmarked 30 days after the application postmark deadline listed in the chart above. A late fee of $75.00 will be charged and must be included with your payment.
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WOCNCB® is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), formerly the ABNS Accreditation Council, and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies |