Certification: Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)

611 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Upon passing the wound, ostomy or continence exam(s) individuals receive their CWOCN®, CWCN®, COCN®, CCCN®, or CWON® credential. Certification must be re-established every five (5) years.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.

  • This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).