The WOCNCB endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification. WOCNCB certification focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current knowledge in a specialized area of nursing practice. Certification provides formal recognition of wound, ostomy or continence (WOC) and foot care nursing knowledge. The objectives of the WOCNCB certification program are to promote excellence in wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing by: recognizing formally those individuals who meet all the requirements of the WOCNCB encouraging continued professional growth in the practice of wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing establishing and measuring the level of knowledge required for certification in wound, ostomy, continence and foot care nursing. providing a standard of knowledge required for certification, thereby assisting the employer, public and members of health professions in the assessment of the Wound, Ostomy, Continence and Foot Care Nurse.