Education Programs

A state of the art, paced, 12-month, online program

offered in English and French, which prepares

baccalaureate registered nurses and/or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the role of a

Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence

(NSWOC®) and certification (WOCC(C)) for Wound,

Ostomy and Continence through the Canadian Nurses

Association (CNA).

For practical nurses and diploma RNs who aspire to become respected nurse leaders and integral members of their organization’s wound, ostomy, and continence leadership team. SWANs are uniquely recognized for their advanced knowledge and their contributions as wound, ostomy and continence nurse champions in their workplaces and communities across Canada.

This unique course offers healthcare practitioners the foundation to develop and enhance their theoretical and practical knowledge when managing complex, hard to heal wounds that require debridement. At the end of this program, learners will have advanced debridement knowledge beyond the WOC-EP/ SWAN programs.

Designed specifically for industry partners who want to strengthen their ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals and to achieve the new gold standard for industry education in the areas of wound, ostomy, and continence.

During this 6-week, self-paced, online course you will:

• 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

• Have access to virtual mentorship and knowledge consolidation opportunities with our team of CNA certified NSWOCs

During this 6-week, self-paced, online course you will:

• 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

• Have access to virtual mentorship and knowledge consolidation opportunities with our team of CNA certified NSWOCs

We believe that education is a key factor in promoting inclusivity and equity. That’s why we created our 2SLGBTQIA+ Basics course for Health Care Professionals – providing health care professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide competent care to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This course is designed to be completed at your own pace, making it easier for even the busiest professionals to gain valuable insights and understanding. 

This state-of-the-art course is designed to provide community care paramedics with the ability to provide optimal wound care in collaboration with an interprofessional team.

This CNA-accredited course is designed to give Personal Care Professionals* (PCP), including PSWs, and caregivers, the knowledge and skills to recognize at-risk patients and implement effective strategies to prevent, identify, and manage skin health challenges.