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NAWCO WCC®Wound Care Certified
The Wound Care Certified (WCC) credential is administered by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO/NAWCCB) and recognizes nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and physicians as specialty wound-care practitioners. The exam is scored on a 100-800 scale.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the NAWCO WCC® exam.
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 600 (on a 100-800 scale)
- Format & length
- 110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 10 pilot) · 2 hours
- Voucher cost
- $380 USD application/exam fee + $30 non-refundable processing fee
- Prerequisites
- Active unrestricted US license as RN/LPN/LVN, NP/PA, MD/DO, PT/PTA, or OT/OTA; 2 years full-time (or 4 years part-time) wound care experience; 20+ contact hours of approved wound care education
- Validity
- 5 years (60 CE hours in wound/skin care, approved coursework, exam re-take, or mentorship pathway)
What’s tested
Key topics on the NAWCO WCC® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official NAWCO WCC® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Skin & Wound Anatomy & Physiology
- Wound Assessment
- Wound Management & Plan of Care
- Specialty Wounds & Conditions
- Adjunctive Therapies & Modalities
- Legal & Regulatory Issues
- Patient & Caregiver Education
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Licensed RNs, NPs, PAs, MDs, PTs, OTs, and their assistants who deliver direct wound-care services in acute care, long-term care, home health, and outpatient wound clinics.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
WCC is the most accessible wound-care specialty credential — it accepts a broader range of licensed disciplines than CWOCN or CWS and lets wound care nurses and therapists command specialty pay differentials. Wound care positions often list WCC (or equivalent) as preferred or required, particularly in long-term care and home health where pressure injuries drive CMS quality penalties.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
700 questions covering every objective on the official NAWCO WCC® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking NAWCO WCC® unlocks every other Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
NAWCO WCC® articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NAWCO WCC®
How many questions does the NAWCO WCC® bank have?
700 questions, organized into 7 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
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Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the NAWCO WCC® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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