Introduction to Ostomy Management Course

Are you a healthcare professional with an interest in learning more about ostomy management?

The Ostomy Management Course is a trailblazing, interactive online course designed for healthcare professionals who have an interest in improving care for individuals living with urinary and/or fecal ostomy.

The course provides an opportunity for nurses and healthcare professionals to deepen their understanding and clinical judgment in the assessment and management of urinary and fecal ostomies. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive patient and stoma assessment, understanding surgical interventions and medical diagnoses, and identifying pouching and peristomal skin complications to implement appropriate, evidence-based, patient-centered interventions to manage living with an ostomy.

Upon completion, learners will be equipped with the foundational knowledge required to confidently address ostomy management challenges in clinical practice and collaborate with the interprofessional health care team.

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Course Outcomes

Increase your knowledge related to evidence-based ostomy care

Improve your ability to advocate for patients with ostomy related issues

Enhance your ability to collaborate with ostomy care specialists

Get access to virtual mentorship and knowledge consolidation opportunities with our team of CNA certified Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs)

Course Structure

The program 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.

6 interactive online modules
Interactive workbooks and online resources
Weekly mentorship hours with a CNA-certified NSWOC
Interactive online discussion boards
Knowledge checks throughout the course modules
Final exam to test knowledge
CNA accreditation for 60 credits

Learning Objectives

By the end of this self-paced online course, participants will be able to:
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems as they relate to the formation and function of an ostomy.
Differentiate between types of ostomies, including characteristics of effluent and key management strategies.
Describe the comprehensive assessment of patients living with ostomies, including stoma and peristomal skin evaluation.
Analyze findings from the comprehensive assessment to select appropriate ostomy products and develop an individualized, evidence-informed care plan.
Provide evidence-informed education to support persons living with a stoma in managing their care, adapting to lifestyle changes, and promoting long-term self-efficacy and quality of life.
Identify common ostomy-related complications, and collaborate with the interprofessional team, including NSWOCs and SWANs as needed.

Course Overview

12 weeks
Fully online
Self-paced
Start at any time

Canadian Nurses Association Accreditation

In order to address the issue of wound management through nursing education, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) is thrilled to announce that its Ostomy Management course has received accreditation from the prestigious Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). This first CNA accreditation of an ostomy management course in Canada solidifies NSWOCC's commitment to nursing excellence and patient outcomes and further establishes them as leaders in the field of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing in Canada.

The CNA Accreditation Program is renowned for upholding standards of quality for continuing professional development for nurses across Canada. It subjects all accredited programs and offerings to a meticulous quality assessment process, ensuring that learning and development initiatives meet the CNA's standards of excellence. By receiving this accreditation, the NSWOCC Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute (WOC Institute) demonstrates the unwavering commitment to providing high-quality education and fostering nursing competence.

Course Modules

Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems

Surgical procedures resulting in an ostomy

Ostomy management considerations

Assessment and management of the stoma

Assessment and management of the peristomal skin

Appropriate selection of ostomy management products

Common complications and management strategies.

Registration Process

Step 1: Start your registration

Registration is quick and easy!

When you're ready to begin the course, simply click on the "Register now" button below. This will bring you to a site called Dual Code, which we use to host our on-demand courses.

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Step 2: Create a free account

You will be redirected to the Dual Code platform. If you don't have an existing account, click on the "Sign Up" or "Create Account" option.
Enter your email address (used as a username) and a password.
After creating your Dual Code account, you will be directed to the Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute course page.

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Step 3: Purchase the course

On the course page, click "Purchase Course"
After clicking "purchase course", you will be presented with 3 payment options:
- a) Pay for yourself only,
- b) Pay for everyone in your organization at a group rate, or
- c) Pay for a specific number of users.
Click on the "Checkout" button to proceed to the payment confirmation page.

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Step 4: Begin the course

After successful payment, you will gain access to the enrolled course.
Begin the course at your convenience by following the provided instructions.

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Step 5: Course Completion

Progress through the course content at your own pace.
Upon completion, you will automatically receive a certificate of completion.

Congratulations!

Thank you for choosing the WOC Institute to advance your career in wound, ostomy, and/or continence care. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our support team.

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Costs & Tuition: Total $600

$600

Program Fee (Academic Tuition)

Applied at checkout.

$110

If you would like to enhance your learning, you may purchase an optional Ostomy textbook at approximately $110.00.

Carmel, J. Colwell & M. T. Goldberg (Eds.) Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Ostomy Management (2nd Ed). Wolters Kluwer. [2E] ISBN-13: 9781975164560

Book#: EFMC5 (2022)

You may order your textbooks through the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute Bookstore: lb.ca/wocinstitute.

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute

Introduction to Ostomy Management Course

Are you a healthcare professional with an interest in learning more about ostomy management?

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Start the course today!

Course Outcomes

Increase your knowledge related to evidence-based ostomy care

Improve your ability to advocate for patients with ostomy related issues

Enhance your ability to collaborate with ostomy care specialists

Get access to virtual mentorship and knowledge consolidation opportunities with our team of CNA certified Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs)

Course Structure

Learning Objectives

Course Overview

Canadian Nurses Association Accreditation

Course Modules

Registration Process

Step 1: Start your registration

Step 2: Create a free account

Step 3: Purchase the course

Step 4: Begin the course

Step 5: Course Completion

Congratulations!

Costs & Tuition: Total $600

$600

Program Fee (Academic Tuition)

$110

If you would like to enhance your learning, you may purchase an optional Ostomy textbook at approximately $110.00.

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