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Question:
If audited, what is required as documentation for presenting an educational program?
Answered March 15, 2024
We can accept a sign-in sheet, or a flyer showing you as presenter, or a copy of your presentation slide first page with your name as presenter, or an email confirming your program, etc. Any document to substantiate it occurred with your name showing as presenter.
Question:
Hello! How are points used when volunteering at a regional conference? The handbook says it is 5 points, but can you use that for each specialty or just one? Thanks!
Answered March 15, 2024
The PGP handbook identifies some activities, which you'll need to determine if this may or may not fit. There are points for Conference Booth Volunteer, or for Conference Planning Committee member or chair, or event chair. The points are per year or per event, and would go into one portfolio.
Question:
I wanted to verify my PGP points accumulation period. I first received my certification 10/12/22 and have an expiration date of 10/31/2027. Is my accumulation period 7/31/2022 through 7/31/2027?
Answered March 15, 2024
Our online PGP system is automatically assigning the 3-month lead time to the dates, since portfolios are due 3 months prior to credentials expiration. However, if you first certified on 10/12/22, you should use activity points after earning certification.
Question:
I have submitted my PGP application. The application status reads "completed (accepted)". However, the certification expiration date has not been updated. How long will it take for the new certification expiration date to be updated? Is there an escalation process if the expiration date does not get updated? Thank you for clarifying.
Answered March 13, 2024
The online verification update may take about two weeks to migrate to the website after a PGP approval.
Question:
How long does it take for your PGP recertification application to be processed? Thank you for clarifying.
Answered March 12, 2024
The PGP portfolio reviews are typically completed within one week. You are notified by email (info@wocncb.org) of the status, or you may also log in to your PGP account to see the status.
Question:
How do I submit a new wound certification from ABWM for pre-approval to WOCNCB?
Answered March 11, 2024
A certification from another organization is not applicable to WOCNCB credentialing. If you have CE coursework from them pertaining to wound care, the CE can be used.
Question:
Hello,
Is there a list of approved CE courses for the CWCN application?
Thanks
Answered March 8, 2024
We do not maintain a list of all CE course providers or courses. We accept any CE pertaining to wound care. Here is a partial list of providers we have seen used on applications, keeping in mind they are not monitored or endorsed: WOCN Society;
OWM (Ostomy Wound Management);
Emory University “Experiential” course;
Pearlsreview.com;
Healthstream.com;
Western Schools;
LWW (Lippincott-Williams);
WebWOCNurse.com;
Medline University;
CE Connection;
OnCourse Learning;
Coloplast;
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Question:
I can't find my diploma. I am going to request transcripts. There is now an electronic version offered. Is this acceptable or should i get hard copies mailed?
Answered March 8, 2024
An electronic version is acceptable.
Question:
My recertification window is Sept-Dec 2024. If my PGP is complete now, can I submit it now and still have my next recertification window remain the same (i.e. 4th quarter 2028)?
Answered March 8, 2024
Your PGP portfolio can be submitted up to 12 months prior to credentials expiring. If you submit it now, your next recertification expiration date will remain the same (December 2029).
Question:
Hi-
I am in my grace period for my wound certification, and test for recertification on 5/1/24. I recently was offered a position at a home health company as a wound care consultant. There is another nurse that needs 15 hours of clinical time for her wound certification. I wondered what I need to do to become a preceptor, and if I need to wait until I pass the test to be her preceptor for her 15 hours or if we can just start now.
Answered March 6, 2024
This will entirely depend upon the nurse you are precepting, and which credentialing level they seek. In other words, if they seek the WTA-C as an LPN, you would need our credentialing to do her required 16 clinical hours. However, if they seek the CWCN, and are enrolled as a student within a WOC Education Program, the schools oversee this as part of their curriculum and you would need to contact them directly. If they seek the CWCN and are using our "Experiential Pathway", we look for these hours to be verified by their clinical supervisor and are not precepted but rather their own experience.
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