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Level up your knowledge and confidently contribute to improved care outcomes with our PSW and Caregiver Skin Health Course
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.

WOC Institute
Aug 131 min read
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Develop and enhance your theoretical and practical knowledge when managing complex wounds that require debridement
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.

WOC Institute
Aug 62 min read
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Enhance your skills and Expand your Knowledge with our Ostomy Management Course
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!Â

WOC Institute
Jul 91 min read
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Strengthen your Skills and Collaborate with Confidence with our Wound Care Collaborator Course
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.

WOC Institute
Jul 41 min read
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Application Deadline Extended for the Fall 2025 SWANâ„¢ Program Cohort
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!

WOC Institute
Jun 51 min read
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Celebrating the 2025 WOC Institute Academic Award Winners
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.

WOC Institute
Jun 44 min read
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We’re proud to introduce our newest online course: Continence Management Course
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.

WOC Institute
May 71 min read
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Interview with Vida Johnston, Lead Academic Advisor, SWAN Program
This month, Jessi Jones of the NSWOCC Membership Core Program interviewed Vida Johnston, Lead Academic Advisor, SWAN program about her role

WOC Institute
Mar 32 min read
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Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care Invests in Skin and Wound Care Education for 90 Long-Term Care Registered Practical Nurses through NSWOCC®’s Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™) Program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2025 Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care Invests in Skin and Wound Care Education for 90 Long-Term Care...

WOC Institute
Jan 73 min read
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Advance Your Wound Care Expertise and Earn Continuing Education Hours with the CNA-Accredited Advanced Wound Debridement Course
If you're looking for a way to fulfill your continuing education requirements while deepening your expertise, this course is what you need!

WOC Institute
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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Become a SWANâ„¢: Deadline to Register is October 31st!
Less than two weeks left to register for this excellent program!

WOC Institute
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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NSWOCC Expands CNA-Accredited Educational Offerings with New Skin Health Course for PSWs, Healthcare Assistants, and Caregivers
NSWOCC is proud to announce that its Personal Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant & Caregiver Skin Health Course has received accreditation

WOC Institute
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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Recommandez à quelqu'un de s’inscrire au programme d’ISPSC
obtenez une réduction de 20 % sur les frais d’inscription à la 44e conférence nationale des ISPSCC, qui aura lieu du 21 au 25 mai 2025

WOC Institute
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Increase your knowledge, enhance your abilities, and develop your career by registering for our Ostomy Management course!
Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more about ostomy management? If so, we have the perfect course for you!

WOC Institute
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Register for our CNA-accredited Advanced Wound Debridement Course to advance your skills, knowledge, and career today!
Are you a graduate of a clinical wound program? Interested in increasing your knowledge around wound debridement? Then register for our Adva

WOC Institute
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Enhance your knowledge today by registering for our CNA-accredited Wound Management Course
If you are a healthcare professional interested in learning more about wound management, then we've got the course for you!

WOC Institute
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Complete our "2SLGBTQIA+ Basics for Health Care Professionals" Course today!
In recognition of Pride Month, we encourage NSWOCC Members to complete our "2SLGBTQIA+ Basics for Health Care Professionals" course.

WOC Institute
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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Introducing the PSW & Caregiver Skin Health Course: Empowering you for Enhanced Patient Care
This program is meticulously designed to equip PSWs and Caregivers with the knowledge necessary to address skin health challenges adeptly.

WOC Institute
May 17, 20242 min read
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One month left to register for our SWAN™ and NSWOC® programs!
The registration deadlines for the upcoming cohorts of our SWAN™ and NSWOC® programs are rapidly approaching - register by May 31st!

WOC Institute
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Announcing Three New Emerging Leaders Awards!
NSWOCC is thrilled to unveil the launch of three prestigious "Emerging Leaders" Awards

WOC Institute
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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