SEM581: Seminars in WOC Nursing – Summer 2020

This seminars course is designed to offer the learner entering the subject area of study with an opportunity to acclimate to the Program.  In this course, background information on the specialty, introduction to a course project to be submitted after the practicum is completed, discussion on how the clinical practicum is setup and basic topics […]

WND581: Wound Care Nurse Specialist Course – Summer 2020

This course focuses on the care of the client across the lifespan who may be at risk for skin breakdown, who has a break in skin integrity or who has an existing wound.  Specifically, learners will gain knowledge of the etiology, differential diagnoses, clinical findings and management options of the wounds or skin complications affecting […]

OST581: Ostomy Care Nurse Specialist Course – Summer 2020

This course focuses on the care of the client across the lifespan who has an ostomy or continent diversion.  Specifically, the learner will gain knowledge of the diseases or conditions that may result in an ostomy or continent diversion, assessment and perioperative management of these patients. Emphasis is placed on complications of the stoma and […]

CONT581: Continence Care Nurse Specialist Course – Summer 2020

This course focuses on the care of the client in all care settings who has fecal and/or urinary incontinence.  Specifically, the participant will gain knowledge of transient versus permanent incontinence as well as approaches to manage both.  Classification of the types of urinary incontinence will be described and treatment identified.  Risk assessment, prevention, identification and […]

WEB WOC Practicum Center – Summer 2020

A 40-hr clinical practicum with an approved preceptor is required to complete each of the Wound/Ostomy or Continence Scope(s).