Ostomy Management Course

Practice Enrichment Series

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!

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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)

Modules & Course Length

Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems
Surgical procedures resulting in an ostomy
Ostomy management including medication, nutrition, and physical and psychosocial care of the patient with a stoma
Assessment and management of the stoma
Assessment and management of the peristomal skin
Appropriate selection of ostomy management products
Common complications and management strategies.

Course Length

6 weeks self-paced, online
Rolling start, start at anytime

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 Practice Enrichment Series Ostomy Management course has received accreditation from the prestigious Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). This first CNA accreditation of a wound 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.

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.

Click here to visit the course web page

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

Ostomy Management Course

Practice Enrichment Series

Are you a healthcare professional interested 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)

Modules & Course Length

Course Length

Canadian Nurses Association Accreditation

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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