Pathways to Certification
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Certification
The Traditional Pathway is a blended education program. It is comprised of online clinical courses, onsite skills training (Bridge Week), a comprehensive final exam, clinical with an approved preceptor, and completion of the professional practice course.
Foot and Nail Certification
Recertification
Emory WOCNEC offers several resources to help prepare for WOCNCB recertification:
Certification Review Manual
This purchase includes the hard copy review manual ONLY. Please see links to purchase the review manuals below. We do not provide review courses.
PockeT Pals
Pocket Pals are a pocket-sized quick reference guide. Please see links to purchase below.
EXAM PREPARATION
The WOCNCB® has exam preparation resources available. https://www.wocncb.org/certification/exam-preparation
WOCN® Society has published a set of Core Curriculum textbooks. It is strongly encouraged to invest in these textbooks as they are helpful resources to prepare for the certification exam through the WOCNCB®. These books can be purchased from the publisher Wolters Kluwer: www.LWW.com or on Amazon by searching “WOCN core curriculum".
Scholarship Information
WOCN® Foundation Scholarship Program
https://wocnsociety.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home
Submission Deadlines: May 1st and November 1st
WOCN® Chapters
https://www.wocn.org/page/r_a_information
Contact your Chapter for scholarship information.
UOAA - United Ostomy Associations of America
Some Chapters also provide scholarships for Advanced Practice tuition and Conference.
