Wound Care Certification: Find the Right ABWH Credential

The American Board of Wound Healing (ABWH) offers professional certification pathways in wound care and hyperbaric medicine for physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals.

The right credential depends on your professional role, clinical focus, experience, and training. Use the pathways below to identify the certification that best aligns with your background, then review the credential-specific requirements before applying.

Which ABWH Certification Is Right for You?

ABWH offers five distinct certification pathways. Start with your professional role and area of clinical focus rather than the credential acronym.

  • Advancement. Boost your career growth and demonstrate your expertise by learning how to become wound care certified.
  • Credibility. Gain trust by showing you provide safe, effective, and up-to-date care.
  • Recognition. Showcase your skills in treating complex skin wound cases and expand your patient reach.
Physician Certification Hyperbaric Medicine | ABWH

Physician + Hyperbaric Medicine

Physician Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine (PCHM)

PCHM is ABWH’s physician-specific hyperbaric medicine credential for eligible physicians with established professional training and clinical experience in hyperbaric medicine.
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Physician Certification Wound Care | ABWH

Physician + Wound Care

Physician Certification in Wound Care (PCWC)

For eligible physicians whose clinical practice includes the assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds.
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Certified Hyperbaric and Wound Specialist | ABWH

Hyperbaric + Wound Care

Certified Hyperbaric & Wound Specialist (CHWS)

CHWS is designed for eligible healthcare professionals whose clinical responsibilities span both hyperbaric medicine and wound care.
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Certified Hyperbaric Specialist | ABWH

Hyperbaric Care

Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS)

CHS is a professional certification pathway for eligible healthcare professionals working in hyperbaric medicine.

It is separate from ABWH’s physician-specific PCHM credential and has its own eligibility and examination requirements.

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Certified Skin and Wound Specialist | ABWH

Skin + Wound Care

Certified Skin & Wound Specialist (CSWS)

CSWS is a wound-focused certification pathway for eligible healthcare professionals whose work includes skin integrity, wound assessment, wound management, and related areas of care.
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Compare ABWH Certification Pathways

Not every wound care or hyperbaric credential serves the same professional role. This overview can help you determine which certification to explore first.