At the Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute, we support nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals who have chosen the dynamic and ever-evolving field of wound, ostomy, and continence care. Our comprehensive online education programs and skills-based training equip nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals with the essential tools to advance their careers and become indispensable contributors to Canada's healthcare system.
If you're a paramedic looking to enhance your career and skills in wound care, Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada proudly offer the Paramedic Wound Care Associate (PWA) Course. This cutting-edge course is specifically tailored for community care paramedics, equipping them with the knowledge and abilities to deliver optimal wound care in collaboration with an inter-professional team.
The Paramedic Wound Care Associate Program is a self-paced, competency-based, online course that serves as a solid foundation in wound management. It is expertly guided by a team of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs) who are certified by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). We also provide on-request onsite education programs led by NSWOCs.
Explore the course's enlightening modules, presented from the perspective of a first responder engaged in initial triage, treatment, and proactive measures to minimize further harm. Our course's objective is to equip paramedics with the knowledge needed for timely and appropriate wound intervention, leading to improved patient outcomes by reducing hospital transfers and fostering seamless communication with community nurses and primary care providers.
If you're a paramedic seeking to expand your expertise in wound care, our course is tailor-made for you! Take the next step in your career by clicking the button below to learn more and embark on this transformative journey.