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Nurses Specialized in Wound,Ostomy and ContinenceCanadaWound, Ostomy and Continence Institute’sEducation ProgramsKimberly LeBlanc January 2020WOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20201
IntroductionThe WOC-Institute is owned and operated by the association ofNurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Canada(NSWOCC). Our tri-specialty is unique, and we strive to improve thelives of those patients cared for by wound, ostomy and continencenurses as well as support those healthcare professionals who havechosen this dynamic and evolving field through providingcomprehensive education and skills-based training to improve theirpractices. We offer various online programs, advanced programsinclude clinical preceptoship, to allow nurses to improve their skillsand understanding of wound, ostomy and continence from a distance.The WOC-Institute’s online and onsite educational programs aredelivered by a team of highly knowledgeable and dedicated nurseleaders who are Canadian Association of Nurses (CNA) certifiedWOCC(C) Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence(NSWOC).WOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20202
WOC-Institute Programs at a GlanceWOC-EPSWANFoundations in SkinHealthGraduate KnowledgeLevelAdvanced PracticeNurses/ Clinical NursesSpecialists / NurseLeaders. Ability to work atfull scope of the RN rolein the areas of Wound,Ostomy and Continencemanaging complexpatientsAdvanced clinicalknowledge, above thegeneralist level, able towork to full scope of thepractical nurse role n theareas of Wound, Ostomyand Continencemanaging stable patientsFoundational knowledgeof either Wound, Ostomyor Continence dependingon the course(s) takes,works in collaborationwith NSWOCs andSWANsEntry RequirementsUniversity Prepared RNsPractical Nurses (LPN/RPN) and Diploma RNsAny HealthcareProfessional or CaregiverCNA CertificationYesNoNoOnline / OnsiteBlended Online andOnsiteOnlineEither online or onsiteCompetency BasedYesYesNoStandards of Practice YesYesNoClinical Component225 hours of ClinicalPreceptorship with anexperienced NSWOCmentor75 hours of self-directedNoand experienced NSWOCsupported preceptorshipOngoing MentorshipYesYesYearly refresher coursesare recommended eitheronsite or onlineProgram Length12 months4 months10 weeks online or 2 daysonsiteDesignation and/orCertificationCredentialsNSWOC, WOCC(C)SWANCertificate of completiononly, no designationTuition per Student 5250 3000 600**** Group pricing is available upon requestWOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20203
Roles within the Continuum of CareWound Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP)The NSWOC graduate leads Wound, Ostomy and Continence teams,including SWAN and Skin Health graduates and has the knowledge,skills and judgement to manage complex patient issues in the areasof Wounds, Ostomies and Continence.Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) ProgramSWAN graduates work as integral team members along sideNSWOCs and other clinical specialists to care for stable patientswithin their scope of practice.Foundations in Skin Health ProgramsIndividuals who complete the skin health programs developfoundational knowledge in Wound, Ostomy and/or Continence to aidin the day to day care of those living with an Ostomy, Wound orContinence issue. They work in collaboration under the direction ofNSWOCs. Wound Ostomy and Continence Institute ProgramsWOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20204
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education ProgramThe WOC-Institute’s flag ship program is ourWound Ostomy and Continence EducationProgram (WOC-EP). The WOC-EP is a stateof the art, paced, 12-month, online programwhich prepares BN/BScN’s for the role of aNurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy andContinence (NSWOC). The final exam forthe program is the Canadian NursesAssociate (CNA) certification exam, which,upon achievement, enables the NSWOC touse the credential WOCC(C). The WOC-EPis a competency and standards of practiceguided, rigorous program, aimed at insuring the high quality of itsgraduates. Through the CANMeds styled, competency basedpreceptorship component of the program, the WOC-EP strives tomentor and grow tomorrows nurse leaders. NSWOCs graduates areamong the nursing elite. They demonstrate an advanced level ofcritical thinking, clinical skill and leadership qualities. The advantageof NSWOCs’ tri-specialization is especially clear when patients haveneeds that require more than one area of specialty.Employing NSWOCs is an effective strategy for controlling coststhrough high-quality, evidence-based care that leads to betteroutcomes for patients. NSWOCs bring about these benefits asdeliverers of care but also as sources of specialized knowledge forinterdisciplinary health care teams, best practice and protocoldevelopment, research and other avenues. The NSWOC graduateleads Wound, Ostomy and Continence teams, including SWAN andSkin Health graduates and has the knowledge, skills and judgementto manage complex patient issues in the areas of Wounds, Ostomiesand Continence.WOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20205
Wound Ostomy Continence Education Program (WOC-EP) OverviewOstomy ManagementContinence ManagementWound ManagementDescription:16 weeks (plus 2 weeksor 75 hours ofpreceptorship)Description:16 weeks (plus 2 weeksor 75 hours of preceptorship)Description:16 weeks (plus 2 weeks or75 hours of preceptorship)Evaluation of theory:Individual assignments(44%)Discussion forums (26%)Final exam (10%)Evaluation of theory:Individual assignments(60%)Discussion forums (10%)Final exam (10%)Evaluation of thepreceptorship:Competency basedclinical placement (20%)Evaluation of thepreceptorship:Competency basedclinical placement (20%)The theory is worth 80% andthe preceptorship is worth20% of the final mark for thecourseThe theory is worth 80% andthe preceptorship is worth20% of the final mark for thecourseEvaluation of theory:Introductory assignment(5%)Individual assignments(45%)Discussion forums (20%)Final exam (10%)Evaluation of thepreceptorship:Competency basedclinical placement (20%)The theory is worth 80% andthe preceptorship is worth20% of the final mark for thecourseThe CNA WOCC(C) exam is the final exam for the WOC-EP. The exam is to be written within one year ofcompleting the program. Students can sign up to write the exam immediately upon completing the woundmanagement courseWOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20206
The Skin Wellness Associate Nurse ProgramIn response of urgent need amongCanadian healthcare professionals forcontinuing education in the areas ofWound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC),the NSWOCC’s WOC-Institute developedthe competency-based Skin WellnessAssociate Nurse (SWANTM) Program. Theprogram is a 4 month, paced onlineprogram which includes a clinicalmentorship component. By preparing nonspecialty nurses to provide manage stable patients with Wound,Ostomy or Continence issues, the SWAN program aims tosupport and empower NSWOC teams to improve clinicaloutcomes. Designed to provide non-specialty nurses the ability toprovide optimal Wound, Ostomy and Continence care under thedirection of the NSWOC or other clinical specialists. Graduates ofthe program are eligible to use the SWAN designation ex: NancyNurse RPN, SWAN. The SWAN designation is a means by whichgraduates can be immediately recognized for the advancedclinical knowledge and skills they gain in the program and theirability to manage stable patient.The NSWOCC envisions that SWAN graduates will work asintegral team members along side NSWOCs and other clinicalspecialists to care for patients within their scope of practice. Thegoal of the SWANTM Program is to educate and prepare skilledpractical Wound, Ostomy and Continence nurses across thespectrum of care, in particular there is a strong place for SWANgraduates in the home-care and long-term care settings.Specifically, this program, based on the scope of practice forpractical nurses and a high national standard of care, was built toprovide practical nurses with the opportunity to advance their dayto-day knowledge of Wound, Ostomy and Continence care.WOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20207
Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN) Program OverviewContinence ManagementOstomy ManagementWound ManagementDescription:5 weeks (plus clinicalassignment)Description:5 weeks (plus clinicalassignment)Description:- 5 weeks (plus clinicalassignment)Evaluation of theory:Individual assignments(70%)Final exam (10%)Evaluation of theory:Individual assignments(70%)Final exam (10%)Evaluation of theory:Individual assignments(70%)Final exam (10%)Evaluation of thepreceptorship:Self-directed clinicalassignment withNSWOC mentor (20%)Evaluation of thepreceptorship:Self-directed clinicalassignment withNSWOC mentor (20%)Evaluation of thepreceptorship:Self-directed clinicalassignment withNSWOC mentor (20%)The theory is worth 80% andthe preceptorship is worth20% of the final mark for thecourseThe theory is worth 80% andthe preceptorship is worth20% of the final mark for thecourseThe theory is worth 80% andthe preceptorship is worth20% of the final mark for thecourseWOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20208
Foundations in Skin Health ProgramsFor nurses (RN/RPN/LPN) or other alliedhealth professionals who desire a foundationalknowledge in Wound, Ostomy and/orContinence, the WOC-Institute developed theSkin Health Programs (Foundations in Skinand Wound Management, Foundations inOstomy Management and Foundations inContinence Management). These modules canbe taken separately, allowing for flexibility andadjustment to different learning needs.TheSkin Health programs are offered two timesper year online and are run over a 10-week period. These programsare also available upon request onsite to groups of 20 or more over atwo-day intensive program. Both online and onsite programs areprovided by experienced NSWOC’s. Online and onsite “refresher”programs are available and can be customized for various healthcareteams. Given the fast pace of research in the Wound, Ostomy andContinence field, yearly refreshers are highly recommended to ensurethat healthcare teams are functioning based on best practices.Foundations in Skin Health: Course OverviewThe Skin Health Courses are Stand Alone CoursesContinence ManagementOstomy ManagementWound ManagementDescription:Description:Description:-10 weeks paced onlineEvaluation of theory:--Individual assignments-10 weeks paced onlineEvaluation of theory:-Individual assignments- 10 weeks paced onlineEvaluation of theory:-Individual assignmentsand Discussion Forums led byand Discussion Forums led byand Discussion Forums led byan NSWOCC Pass/ Failan NSWOCC Pass/ Failan NSWOCC Pass/ FailStudents must complete all-Students must complete all-Students must complete allcomponents of the course incomponents of the course incomponents of the course inorder to achieve a passingorder to achieve a passingorder to achieve a passinggradegradegradeWOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 20209
Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy Continence Canada66 Leopolds Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7E3Phone: 1-888-739-5072Fax: 613-523-1878Website: www.nswoc.caOFFICE@NSWOC.CA 2020 All rights reserved.WOC-INSTITUTE’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS JANUARY 202010
(NSWOCC). Our tri-specialty is unique, and we strive to improve the lives of those patients cared for by wound, ostomy and continence nurses as well as support those healthcare professionals who have chosen this dynamic and evolving field through providing comprehensive education and skills-based training to improve their practices.
