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Contact & FAQs
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute
Toll Free: 1-877-614-1262
Email: administration@wocinstitute.ca
Thank you for reaching out to us! Our toll-free phone number is monitored from 9am to 5pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. If your call goes unanswered, please leave a detailed voicemail, and we'll respond within 24 to 48 hours. Please note that we do not have a physical office space, so the phone is directed to a personal phone of an WOC Institute contractor. Rest assured, they will do their best to reply as soon as possible when they are available. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
For all inquiries:
Frequently asked questions
How can I apply for the NSWOC Program?
Applying for the NSWOC Program can be done by following the below steps:
Register as an NSWOC Student Associate
Register for the NSWOC Program
Find your preferred course and cohort, then “Add” and “Register”
Pay the $50 application fee
Complete all course prerequisites
After completing your application, it will be reviewed by the admissions committee after the application deadline.
For more information about each step please visit: https://www.wocinstitute.ca/nswoc-application for a detailed walkthrough on the application process.
How can I apply for the SWAN Program?
Apply for the SWAN Program can be done using the following steps:
Register as a SWAN Student Associate
Register for the SWAN Program
Find your preferred course and cohort, then “Add” and “Register”
Pay the $50 application fee
Complete all course prerequisites
After completing your application, it will be reviewed by the admissions committee after the application deadline.
For more information about each step please visit: https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-application for a detailed walkthrough on the application process.
If I’m an RN and I earned my university degree internationally, do I still qualify for the NSWOC Program?
Yes, you can still qualify for the NSWOC Program. However, please note that applicants who completed their Baccalaureate Degree outside of Canada or the United States must submit a formal credential evaluation completed by a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluation Service.
Do I have to become a member/associate of NSWOCC before starting a program?
NSWOC and SWAN Programs
Yes. All Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute students must become associate members of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) by registering as a "NSWOC Student Associate" (if applying to the NSWOC program) or as a “SWAN Student Associate” (if applying to the SWAN Program) during the application process for a fee of $100 or $90 respectively. However, if students are not accepted into either program they may contact administration@wocinstitute.ca to request a refund for their $90 associate membership fee. For more information please visit:
NSWOC: https://www.wocinstitute.ca/nswoc-application
SWAN: https://www.wocinstitute.ca/swan-application
ISWA
All ISWA students must become associate members of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada (NSWOCC) by registering as an "Industry Associate" during the application process for a fee of $175. For more information please visit: https://www.wocinstitute.ca/iswa-application
All other courses that are offered do not require students to be a member/associate before enrolling in the course.