Wound Management Course

Practice Enrichment Series

Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more about wound management?

Enrol today in the CNA-Accredited Practice Enrichment Series – Wound Management course offered by the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Institute!

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Course Outcomes

Increase your knowledge related to evidence-based wound care

Improve your ability to advocate for patients with wound related issues

Enhance your ability to collaborate with wound 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)

Canadian Nurses Association Accreditation

[Ottawa, May 29, 2023] – 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 Wound 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.

Read the full media release

"We are extremely proud to receive accreditation from the Canadian Nurses Association for our Practice Enrichment Series Wound Management Course," said Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, Academic Chair at NSWOCC. "This recognition affirms our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional education and empowering healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of care in wound, ostomy, and continence management. We will continue to lead the way in nursing excellence, ensuring that our programs meet the evolving needs of the nursing community."

Modules & Course Length

Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System
Principles of Integumentary System Healing
General principles of Integumentary / Wound Assessment and Management
Wound prevention, assessment, and management
Specific wound aetiologies (prevention, assessment, and management):
- Acute and traumatic wounds (example: skin tears, lacerations, minor burns), with a focus on post fall wound care
- Moisture associated skin damage (example: incontinence associated dermatitis, emersion foot)
- Pressure injuries
- Lower limb ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Surgical wounds
- Skin changes at life’s end
- Wounds not healing in a predicted trajectory
Collaborative approaches when working with interprofessional teams
When to refer to a Wound Care Specialist

Course Length

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

Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more about wound care?

Start your application today!

Application Process

Step 1

Log into your membership account or register as an Associate Member

Make sure to log into your NSWOCC Membership account online at www.membersnswoc.ca. If you are not already registered with NSWOCC, you must first register as an "Practice Enrichment Series Associate" during the application process for a fee of $0.

Click here to log in or register

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Step 2

Register for a course

On the left-hand side of the NSWOCC members-only section home page, you will see a list of buttons under “I would like to:”. Then, select “Register for Courses”.

Sign into your account

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Step 3

Find the course, then "Add" and "Register"

You will be shown all the current courses available. Please locate the PES - Wound Management course and click the Add button. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Register.

Sign into your account

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Step 4

Pay for your program tuition fee

Once you have registed, you will then need to make payment(s) for your course tuition fee(s). This can also be done in the "Review my Course Registrations" section of the Members area, similar to how you paid for your registration fee.

Sign into your account

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Step 5

Course Enrolment

Once you have registered for the course, please allow 48 hours for processing. You will receive a confirmation letter from the WOC Institute with your login information.

If you have any questions please contact programmanager@wocinstitute.ca

Sign into your account

Costs & Tuition: Total $650

$600

Program Fee (Academic Tuition)

Applied at the end of the registration process.

$0

NSWOCC Associate Registration

If you are already an NSWOCC Member, you will not need to pay an additional Associate Registration Fee.

All Advanced Wound Debridement Program students for are not already NSWOCC Members must register as an "Practice Enrichment Series Associate" during the application process for a fee of $0.

$46*

JWOCN Subscription (*Optional)

Students have the option to purchase a subscription to the Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing (JWOCN) for a fee of $46, which is added on to your NSWOCC Registration Fee during the registration process.

$50

Application Fee

All Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute students will also pay a $50 non-refundable application fee during the application process. Ensure you have all your information readily available prior to starting the application. E.g. contact information of references.

$110

Textbook

Baranoski, S. & Ayello, E. A. (2016). Wound Care Essentials: Practice Principles 4th Edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer

1 required text approximately $110.00
There may be other texts required at the discretion of the program

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

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute

Wound Management Course

Practice Enrichment Series

Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more about wound management?

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Course Outcomes

Increase your knowledge related to evidence-based wound care

Improve your ability to advocate for patients with wound related issues

Enhance your ability to collaborate with wound 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)

Canadian Nurses Association Accreditation

Modules & Course Length

Course Length

Are you a healthcare professional interested in learning more about wound care?

Application Process

Step 1

Log into your membership account or register as an Associate Member

Step 2

Register for a course

Step 3

Find the course, then "Add" and "Register"

Step 4

Pay for your program tuition fee

Step 5

Course Enrolment

Costs & Tuition: Total $650

$600

Program Fee (Academic Tuition)

$0

NSWOCC Associate Registration

$46*

JWOCN Subscription (*Optional)

$50

Application Fee

$110

Textbook