The Community Paramedic Skin and Wound Care Course is a self-paced, interactive online course based on current evidence-based practice. It is designed to be completed in 12 weeks. Students can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing course content.

Recent graduates—and students expecting to graduate soon—from the WOC Institute’s NSWOC Program or SWAN Program are invited to apply for a range of WOC Institute Financial Awards that recognize academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) for 60 continuing education hours, this 12-week, online and self-paced course ensures you’re learning in alignment with national standards and best practices.

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute is pleased to announce the launch of the Canadian Nurse Continence Advisor (NCA) Course—Canada’s only Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)–accredited advanced continence management course for registered nurses.

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute is pleased to announce the launch of its new Pharmacist Wound, Ostomy and Continence Course, a comprehensive, interactive, online course designed specifically for Canadian pharmacists seeking to expand their clinical knowledge and enhance patient care across practice settings.

We are proud to celebrate Lawrence Cuevas, M-AdvPrc–WOCNursing, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), GNC(C), one of the first Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs) to complete the Master of Advanced Practice (M-AdvPrc) in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing since Credit for Recognized Learning (CRL) became available to NSWOCs in 2024.

The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care is investing to Support Skin and Wound Care Education for 600 Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in NSWOCC®’s Accredited PSW and Caregiver Skin Health Education Program.

The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care is investing to Support Skin and Wound Care Education for 150 Long-Term Care Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) through NSWOCC®’s Accredited Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program and 600 Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in NSWOCC®’s Accredited PSW and Caregiver Skin Health Education Program.

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Jonathan Mancor of Ottawa, Ontario has been promoted to the position of the Program Coordinator for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute.

Submitted by Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN, FNSWOC   The WOC Institute is pleased to report that as part of our...

The application deadline for the next cohorts (starting Winter 2026) of the NSWOC® Program and the SWAN™ Program has been extended from October 1 to October 31, 2025 for the Winter 2026 cohorts.

The PSW and Caregiver Skin Health Program is a fully online, self-paced course designed to equip caregivers with essential knowledge in skin assessment, common wound types, and prevention strategies.

Accredited by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) for 60 continuing education hours, this 12-week, online and self-paced course ensures you’re learning in alignment with national standards and best practices.

Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more about ostomy management? Register today in the online, self-paced CNA-accredited Ostomy Management course offered by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Institute! 

Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more about wound management? This online, self-paced course is designed to help you increase your knowledge of evidence-based wound care while enhancing your ability to collaborate with wound care specialists.

The application deadline for the Fall 2025 intake of the Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program has been extended to June 30, 2025, or until all spots are filled!

We are pleased to share the recipients of the 2025 WOC Institute Awards, which were presented on Saturday, May 24th at the NSWOCC National Conference.

Discover the WOC Institute’s new 8-week online Continence Management Course for healthcare professionals. Learn evidence-based strategies for continence care with support from certified NSWOCs. Register anytime and earn your certificate of completion.

This month, Jessi Jones of the NSWOCC Membership Core Program interviewed Vida Johnston, Lead Academic Advisor, SWAN program about her role

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2025 Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care Invests in Skin and Wound Care Education for 90 Long-Term Care...