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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!
Course Outcomes
Modules & Course Length
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Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems
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Surgical procedures resulting in an ostomy
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Ostomy management including medication, nutrition, and physical and psychosocial care of the patient with a stoma
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Assessment and management of the stoma
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Assessment and management of the peristomal skin
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Appropriate selection of ostomy management products
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Common complications and management strategies.
Course Length
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6 weeks self-paced, online
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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 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.