Contact & FAQs

Applying for the NSWOC Program can be done by following the below steps:

1. Register as an NSWOC Student Associate

2. Register for the NSWOC Program

3. Find your preferred course and cohort, then “Add” and “Register”

4. Pay the $50 application fee

5. 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.

Apply for the SWAN Program can be done using the following steps:

1. Register as a SWAN Student Associate

2. Register for the SWAN Program

3. Find your preferred course and cohort, then “Add” and “Register”

4. Pay the $50 application fee

5. 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.

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.

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.