All examinations offered by the American Board of Wound Healing utilize major textbooks as reference to validate the integrity of the test material and questions. References textbooks should be used to prepare and study for the examination. The recommended source textbooks are listed by exam. Additionally, the ABWH endorses the use of select online educational resources. WebCME (www.WebCME.net) is endorsed by the ABWH as a resource for examination preparation.

Review Course: The American Professional Wound Care Association offers a Review Course that is specifically designed and intended to assist the candidate in preparing for successful completion of the Physician Certification in Wound Care Examination. Additional information can be found on the APWCA website www.APWCA.org.

Physician Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine

• “HYPERBARIC MEDICINE PRACTICE” 2nd and 3rd Editions by Eric P. Kindwall MD and Harry T. Whelan MD
• “HYPERBARIC MEDICINE – https://webcme.net/course/hyperbaric-medicine-principles-practice

Physician Certification in Wound Care

• “WOUND CARE ESSENTIALS – Practice Principles” 4th Edition.
  Sharon Baranoski, MSN, RN and Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN. Eds. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016
• “TEXTBOOK OF CHRONIC WOUND CARE: An Evidence-Based Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment” 1st Edition. Jayesh B. Shah, MD; Paul J. Sheffield, PhD; Caroline E. Fife, MD.
• “WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE” 2nd Edition. Jayesh B. Shah, MD; Paul J. Sheffield, PhD; Caroline E. Fife, MD.
• “A Comprehensive Review Course on Wound Management and Intervention” www.APWCA.org
• “WOUND CARE PRACTICE” 2nd Edition. Sheffield PJ, Fife CE, eds. Flagstaff, AZ, Best Publishing, 2007
• “WOUND CARE REVIEW COURSE” https://webcme.net/course/wound-care-review-course

Certified Hyperbaric & Wound Care Specialist Examination

• “HYPERBARIC MEDICINE PRACTICE” 2nd and 3rd Editions by Eric P. Kindwall MD and Harry T. Whelan MD
• “TEXTBOOK OF CHRONIC WOUND CARE: An Evidence-Based Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment” 1st Edition. Jayesh B. Shah, MD; Paul J. Sheffield, PhD; Caroline E. Fife, MD.
• “WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE” 2nd Edition. Jayesh B. Shah, MD; Paul J. Sheffield, PhD; Caroline E. Fife, MD.
• “HYPERBARIC MEDICINE – Principles & Practice” https://webcme.net/course/hyperbaric-medicine-principles-practice
• “WOUND CARE REVIEW COURSE” https://webcme.net/course/wound-care-review-course

Certified Hyperbaric Specialist Examination

• • “HYPERBARIC MEDICINE PRACTICE” 2nd and 3rd Editions. Eric P. Kindwall MD and Harry T. Whelan MD
  • “HYPERBARIC MEDICINE – Principles & Practice” https://webcme.net/course/hyperbaric-medicine-principles-practice

Certified Skin and Wound Specialist Examination

• “WOUND CARE ESSENTIALS – Practice Principles” 4th Edition. Sharon Baranoski, MSN, RN and Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN. Eds. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016
• “TEXTBOOK OF CHRONIC WOUND CARE: An Evidence-Based Approach for Diagnosis and Treatment” 1st Edition. Jayesh B. Shah, MD; Paul J. Sheffield, PhD; Caroline E. Fife, MD.
• “WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE” 2nd Edition. Jayesh B. Shah, MD; Paul J. Sheffield, PhD; Caroline E. Fife, MD.