The American College of Certified Wound Specialists™ (ACCWS™) was incorporated on January 26, 2005, as the professional membership association for Certified Wound Specialists™. Only individuals certified as a CWS™may become Fellows of The College and use the designation “FACCWS” after their names. The purposes of The College are to stimulate and support patient care, education, research and knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of wound management; and more specifically to elevate the standards of prevention, care and treatment of acute and chronic wounds and, thereby, improve the public health.