How to Prepare

Preparing for Examinations

Disclaimer: In compliance with National Accrediting Standards, the ABWM does not provide review materials for the Certification Examination. It is the responsibility of the candidate to prepare by any means and by using any resources they feel are appropriate. Below are some examples of the resources previous candidates have used to prepare for the certification exam. Persons participating in any prep courses listed below or on the ABWM Foundation’s website to help prepare for an examination offered by the American Board of Wound Management must realize that there is no guarantee stated or implied that participation will assure passage of an examination.

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Study Guides

The ABWM Foundation Home Study Preparation Guides are to be used for the purpose of self-assessment by those preparing to take the board certification examinations offered by the American Board of Wound Management, or otherwise wanting to refresh their medical knowledge and skills.

They are intended for educational purposes only to assist you in identifying areas of relative strength and weakness in the content areas that are assessed by the ABWM Board Certification Examinations.

Study materials such as the Home Study Preparation Guides are optional and not part of any eligibility requirement for the CWCA®, CWS® or CWSP® exam.

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Flash Cards

The ABWM Foundation Wound Certification Prep – In A Flash flashcard study systems are to be used for the purpose of self-assessment by those preparing to take the board certification examinations offered by the American Board of Wound Management, or otherwise wanting to refresh their medical knowledge and skills.

They are intended for educational purposes only to assist you in identifying areas of relative strength and weakness in the content areas that are assessed by the ABWM Board Certification Examinations.

Study materials such as the Wound Certification Prep – In a Flash flashcard study systems are optional and not part of any eligibility requirement for the CWCA®, CWS® or CWSP® exam.

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Courses

Visit the ABWM Foundation page for resources on courses that assist you in the preparation for Certified Wound Care Associate™ (CWCA®), Certified Wound Specialist® (CWS®), and Certified Wound Specialist Physician® (CWSP®) certifications.

Review courses are optional and not part of any eligibility requirement for the CWCA®, CWS® or CWSP® exam.

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Practice Exams

Take the CWCA®, CWS® or CWSP® Practice Exam to gauge your familiarity with the content areas of each examination, experience taking a computerized exam, review example content, and learn more about the question format, style, and level of difficulty.

Practice exams are optional and not part of any eligibility requirement for the CWCA®, CWS® or CWSP® exam.

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