Category Archives: Educational Events

Principles of Foot Care/LPN (NURS-1656)

Foot care is an integral component of safe, effective health care for all clients. This course will provide nurses with a strong foundation of knowledge related to the structure and function of the nail, foot and skin of the lower extremity. You will learn to identify common nail and skin pathologies and implement appropriate nursing

Best Practices in Foot Care for the RN (NURS-1688)

The importance of foot health is a critical component of ‘holistic’ client health. You will enhance your knowledge of the anatomy, structure and function of the nail, foot and skin through a review of the related current literature. You will consider how to influence ‘best practices’ and ‘evidenced based practices’ in your workplace for this

Care of the Patient with Lower Extremity Wounds – Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Care of the Patient with Lower Extremity Wounds Overview This course builds on the standardized lower extremity wound care pathway to encourage early identification of client risks for chronic wounds. You will discuss the history of wound care and review the physiology of wound healing. You will learn the causes and symptoms related to various

Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute Wound, Ostomy and Continence Education Program (WOC-EP)

  The Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute – WOC-EP provides Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses with post graduate education and preparation for Canadian Nurses Association (C.N.A) certification in the wound, ostomy and continence tri-specialty with a focus on quality clinical and cost outcomes. Students take four courses: Ostomy Management/Ostomy placement, Continence Management/Continence placement, Wound Management/Wound placement

International Interprofessional Wound Care Course – IIWCC

The International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC)  is a course based on adult learning principles, accredited by the University of Toronto’s Continuing Education & Professional Development office (CEPD). It is offered in partnership with WoundPedia™, a healthcare institution or university in the respective host country. The course consists of two Residential Weekends (9 months apart in Canada

Wounds International – Previous Webcasts (on demand)

Wounds International website has numerous webcasts that are archived on their site, available for on demand viewing.  The topics include: Advances in pressure-relieving surfaces – a new care delivery model Patient involvement in wound care – a platform for change Real world solutions for pressure ulcer prevention Releasing resources for improved patient care Taking control

Total Contact Casting – On demand webinars

On-Demand Webinars: Fireside Chat with Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, DPM, FACFAS Join us for a series of interactive Fireside Chats with Dr. Jeffrey Jensen DPM FACFAS. Dr. Jensen will be focusing on specific topics each session that range from an introduction to Total Contact Casting (TCC) to using TCC with advanced therapies to manage hard to