Continuing education requirements for:Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

Nurse Practitioner:

  • Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN-AP)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

Total Credits: 20

Registered Nurse:

  • Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

Total Credits: 10

National Board Contact Information

Website: www.wocncb.org

Phone: 888-496-2622

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Nurse Practitioner Requirements: 20 Total Credits

  • CWOCN-AP

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

General Credits: 10

Frequency: Every 5 years

Specialty Requirements:

  • Pharmacology

    • Total Credits: 10

    • Frequency: Every 5 years

Registered Nurse Requirements: 10 Total Credits

  • CWOCN

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

General Credits: 10

Frequency: Every 5 years

Specialty Requirements: None

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

National Board Requirements