Wound Care Collaborator Course

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

Register today for the online, self-paced, CNA-Accredited Wound Care Collaborator 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 Wound Care Collaborator 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.

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"We are extremely proud to receive accreditation from the Canadian Nurses Association for our Wound Care Collaborator 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

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.

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 the end of the registration process.

$110

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

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

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

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute

Wound Care Collaborator Course

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

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Start the course today!

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

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

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

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