CONT572 – Smart Alternatives: External Devices, Internal Impact in Urinary Management

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation focuses on appropriate selection and use of various external urine collection devices as patient‑centered alternatives to indwelling catheters, emphasizing CAUTI risk reduction, patient comfort, and clinical excellence for all care settings. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Continence Specialists, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTER(S) & PLANNING COMMITTEE: Marcia Gay-Bales, DNP, […]

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CONT571 – IAD and Pressure Injuries – Distinct Conditions, Common Threats

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  COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), particularly incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), and pressure injuries as distinct yet interrelated conditions. Learners will compare the etiology and pathophysiology of IAD and pressure injuries, emphasizing shared risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and overlapping prevention strategies. Evidence-based approaches to assessment, prevention, and treatment are explored to support […]

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OST238: Strategies for Complex Fistula Management

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides practical, step-by-step strategies for managing complex fistulas. Participants will enhance their clinical knowledge and confidence through evidence-based approaches to optimize patient outcomes across care settings. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, Ostomy Nurse Specialists, WOC Nurses, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTER(S): Sue Bruch, MSN, RN, ARNP, ACNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN PLANNING COMMITTEE: […]

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CONT782 – Pharmacology Made Easy for Urinary Continence

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This presentation presents information for healthcare practitioners to understand how pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic concepts apply to the management of adults with overactive bladder or urge incontinence. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTER(S): JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN PLANNING COMMITTEE: Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, […]

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CONT781 – Pharmacology Made Easy for Fecal Continence

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides healthcare practitioners information to understand how pharmacodynamic concepts apply to the management of bowel elimination dysfunctions. INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nurses of all levels, WOC Nurses, Pharmacists, OTs, PTs PRESENTER(S): JoAnn Ermer-Seltun, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN PLANNING COMMITTEE: Debra Netsch, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN, Bonnie Sue Rolstad, MS, […]

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CONT374 – Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD)

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PRESENTERS & PLANNING COMMITTEE: WEB WOC® Program Faculty (in alphabetic order): JOANN ERMER-SELTUN, MS, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN, CFCN DEBRA NETSCH, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, CFCN BONNIE SUE ROLSTAD, MS, RN, CWOCN WEB WOC® Program TA’s & Administrative Staff (in alphabetic order): ANNE LALLA, BA ALICIA MUNK, BA JOSHUA ROLSTAD, BS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY: CONT374 […]

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CONT500 – Continence Rapid Review

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: This Continence Rapid Review Course is intended to assess the participant’s gaps in knowledge in evidence-based, comprehensive continence care as well as to prepare the participant to sit for the WOCNCB Continence Certification Exam. This interactive course reviews general principles of assessment, identification of bowel and bladder dysfunction and management approaches through test […]

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CONT575 – Intermittent Catheterization: Practices and Challenges

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Intermittent Catheterization Practice & Challenges ON DEMAND Course The purpose of this educational activity is to enable the nurse generalist to the advanced practitioner level to identify the general practices and trouble shoot challenges of intermittent catheterization. Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:Describe neurogenic bladder and causes.Identify surgical options requiring Intermittent Catheterization.Discuss […]

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CONT573 – Urinary Catheters: Risk and Best Practices for Prevention of UTIs

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Urinary Catheters: Risks and Best Practices for Prevention of UTIs The purpose of this educational activity is to enable the nurse generalist to the advanced practitioner level to identify and prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections. Following this presentation, the participant will be able to: Identify the types and causes of neurogenic bladder and management […]

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