American Board of Wound Healing

What American Board of Wound Healing does

American Board of Wound Healing (ABWH) is a private, for-profit certification organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in West Allis, Wisconsin. The company issues board-style credentials to healthcare professionals in two distinct tiers: specialist-level certifications for nurses, therapists, and clinicians (Certified Hyperbaric Specialist, Certified Hyperbaric & Wound Specialist, and Certified Skin & Wound Specialist) and physician-level certifications (Physician Certification in Wound Care and Physician Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine). ABWH is endorsed by multiple professional societies, which it cites as the basis for its credentialing authority in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.

The underlying platform is an online, self-service examination system with remote proctoring that allows candidates to register, submit applications, and sit examinations on a flexible, year-round basis worldwide. Application review is handled by a credentialing committee, and the organization supports candidates with structured exam-preparation study guides. ABWH reports a 97% candidate pass rate across its examinations. Beyond initial certification, the company operates a Maintenance of Certification program that requires periodic renewal and continuing professional development, converting the one-time credential into a recurring renewal relationship.

ABWH generates revenue through two streams: one-time fees for initial certification examinations (ranging from $320 for the CHS credential to $1,220 for the Physician Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine, with the CSWS price not publicly disclosed) and recurring fees tied to the recertification cycle. Distribution is entirely digital through ABWH's website and a global self-service platform, supported by content marketing, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, and direct email support. The customer base is a long tail of individual physicians, surgeons, nurses, therapists, and clinicians rather than enterprise accounts, and ABWH claims worldwide service with no geographic restrictions.

Name

American Board of Wound Healing

Legal name

American Board of Wound Healing

Website

https://abwh.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Board of Wound Healing (ABWH) is a private certification body, founded in 2012 and based in West Allis, Wisconsin, that issues wound care and hyperbaric medicine credentials to physicians, nurses, therapists, and clinicians worldwide via an online, remote-proctored examination platform with periodic recertification.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

West Allis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Certification Exam Fees: One-time fees for initial certification examinations for healthcare professionals seeking wound care and hyperbaric medicine credentials across multiple certification programs
2. Recertification Fees: Ongoing fees for maintenance of certification programs requiring periodic renewal and continuing professional development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Board of Wound Healing (ABWH) is an independent certification organization that grants professional credentials to healthcare practitioners in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. It administers five board certification programs (CHS, CHWS, CSWS, Physician Certification in Wound Care, Physician Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine) through an online registration and remotely proctored examination process, along with exam preparation resources and ongoing maintenance of certification (re-certification) services.

Product overview

American Board of Wound Healing (ABWH) is a certification organization that offers a portfolio of wound care and hyperbaric medicine certification programs. The core offerings include five certification programs: Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS), Certified Hyperbaric & Wound Specialist (CHWS), Certified Skin & Wound Specialist (CSWS), Physician Certification in Wound Care, and Physician Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine. These programs are designed for healthcare professionals including nurses, therapists, clinicians, and physicians. ABWH also provides exam preparation study guides as supporting resources and ongoing maintenance of certification (re-certification) programs. The certifications are delivered through a streamlined application process and flexible online proctored examinations available year-round.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Hyperbaric Specialist (CHS) A board certification credential setting the benchmark for excellence in hyperbaric medicine, designed for nurses, therapists, and clinicians; priced at $320 as a one-time certification fee.
• Certified Hyperbaric & Wound Specialist (CHWS) A board certification for healthcare professionals who specialize in both wound care and hyperbaric medicine; priced at $395 as a one-time certification fee.
• Certified Skin & Wound Specialist (CSWS) A board certification credential establishing professional standards in skin and wound care for nurses, therapists, and clinicians; pricing not publicly disclosed on main page.
• Physician Certification in Wound Care A board certification for licensed medical professionals (physicians) specializing in the diagnosis, assessment, and management of acute and chronic wounds; priced at $1,020 as a one-time certification fee.
• Physician Certification in Hyperbaric Medicine A board certification for licensed medical professionals (physicians) seeking to advance their clinical expertise in hyperbaric medicine; priced at $1,220 as a one-time certification fee.
• Exam Preparation Study Guides Structured exam preparation resources supporting healthcare professionals seeking ABWH certification in wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and related fields.
• Maintenance of Certification (Re-certification) Recurring maintenance of certification service requiring periodic renewal and continuing professional development activities to maintain active ABWH credential status; available for all five certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of participants pass their certification exam

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Multiple Professional SocietiescoreOthersABWH is endorsed by multiple professional societies, establishing it as a recognized credentialing authority dedicated to advancing professional standards in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. This endorsement supports credibility among healthcare professionals seeking certification.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Board of Wound Management: ABWM is a long-standing direct competitor offering wound care certifications (CWCA, CWSP, CWS) to clinicians and physicians, operating in the same credentialing category and serving overlapping customer segments as ABWH.
• National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology: NBDHMT certifies hyperbaric technicians and medical personnel, overlapping directly with ABWH's CHS and Physician Hyperbaric Medicine tracks and competing for the same hyperbaric practitioner audience.

Emerging players

• Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society: WOCN administers its own wound care specialty nursing certifications (CWOCN, CWCN, COCN), targeting a narrower nursing segment than ABWH but competing for the same credentialing wallet share among wound care nurses.
• American Professional Wound Care Association: APWCA is a wound care professional association that offers its own training and recognition pathways, partially overlapping with ABWH's physician wound care certification and competing for the same clinician engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society: UHMS is a broader professional society that offers accreditation, training, and physician recognition pathways in hyperbaric medicine, positioning it as an incumbent whose endorsements and programs compete with ABWH's hyperbaric certifications.
• Healogics: Healogics is the largest US operator of wound care centers, employing thousands of wound care clinicians who represent a core demand pool for ABWH's certifications, while also offering its own internal training pathways.
• Smith & Nephew: Smith & Nephew is a global wound care device and biologics manufacturer that invests heavily in wound care clinician education, indirectly shaping demand for wound care certifications like those offered by ABWH.
• ConvaTec: ConvaTec is a major wound and ostomy care product company that supports wound care clinician training programs, serving as an adjacent incumbent that influences the credentialing ecosystem ABWH operates in.

Others

• American Board of Medical Specialties: ABMS is the umbrella organization for recognized physician specialty boards. It does not directly certify in wound care but sets the broader standards and recognition framework that determine whether credentials like ABWH's gain hospital and payer acceptance.
• National Commission for Certifying Agencies: NCCA accredits certification programs across healthcare and other industries. ABWH's accreditation status (or absence) under NCCA materially affects how employers and regulators perceive the credibility of its credentials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61588939348610
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-american-board-of-wound-healing-inc-

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