Webinars

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar, "When and How to Use the MPA in Community and Long-Term Care", in Partnership with Perfuse Medtec & geko™ This comprehensive series, presented by Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing, focuses on advanced strategies for managing lower limb wounds. Each session will delve into specialized topics crucial for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. Save the Dates: All sessions will be held at 6pm ET. Webinars a part of this series will also be hosted during these weeks in 2026: May 31, 2026 to June 04, 2026 June 07, 2026 to June 11, 2026 June 14, 2026 to June 18, 2026 Presented by Dr. Michael Stacey, MBBS, FRACS, Doctor of Surgery and Cathy Burrow, RN, MScCH (wound prevention and care). Dr. Michael Stacey is a vascular surgeon at Hamilton Health Sciences and Professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University. He also works as a consultant to biomedical companies. He undertook his medical and surgical training in Australia and spent 2 years at St Thomas” Hospital in London UK where he undertook research for his Doctor of Surgery degree (PhD equivalent). He came to Canada from Australia in 2014 as the Surgeon in Chief at Hamilton Health Sciences and was the Chief Medical Executive and Executive Vice President Academic at Hamilton Health Sciences until mid-2023. As well as more than 30 years of practice in vascular surgery, Dr. Stacey has established active research programs in wound healing in Australia and Canada. He was the first President of the Australian Wound Management Association (now Wounds Australia), and the founding Chair of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies. He had previously established a venous leg ulcer clinic and diabetic foot clinic in Perth, Australia and has established a wound clinic based in Hamilton, Ontario.

March 30, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Building an Effective Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol: Understanding Risks, Impact, and Implementation" Objectives: 1. Assess the negative patient outcomes, including prolonged length of stay, physical discomfort, and emotional distress. 2. Review the impact on healthcare providers, such as increased workload, stress, and liability concerns. 3. Describe the data collection process to identify gaps, trends, and pressure-injury-related issues. 4. Identify key stakeholders, including patients, nursing staff, organizational leadership, and supply partners. 5. Evaluate and consider potential solutions, including product trials and evidence-based interventions. Presented by: Stephanie Constable BSN, RN, CWOCN In partnership with Smith + Nephew

March 25, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Optimizing Pressure Injury Prevention, Identification, and Management Across the Care Continuum" Objectives: 1. Map the patient journey to identify risk points and implement evidence-based prevention strategies. 2. Review clinical decision-making frameworks for selecting effective pressure injury treatments, including advanced wound dressing selection and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) modalities. 3. Analyze real-world case studies to translate best practices into everyday clinical application. Presented by: Emily Greenstein APRN, CNP, FACCWS, CWON In partnership with Solventum and CPIAP

Monday, March 23, 2025 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: Improving VLU Healing: Beyond Compression This comprehensive series, presented by Canada’s leading thought leaders in wound healing, focuses on advanced strategies for managing lower limb wounds. Each session will delve into specialized topics crucial for healthcare professionals involved in wound care. Save the Dates: All sessions will be held at 6pm ET. Webinars a part of this series will also be hosted during these weeks in 2026: May 31, 2026 to June 04, 2026 June 07, 2026 to June 11, 2026 June 14, 2026 to June 18, 2026 Presented by Dr. Michael Stacey Dr. Michael Stacey is a vascular surgeon at Hamilton Health Sciences and Professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University. He also works as a consultant to biomedical companies. He undertook his medical and surgical training in Australia and spent 2 years at St Thomas” Hospital in London UK where he undertook research for his Doctor of Surgery degree (PhD equivalent). He came to Canada from Australia in 2014 as the Surgeon in Chief at Hamilton Health Sciences and was the Chief Medical Executive and Executive Vice President Academic at Hamilton Health Sciences until mid-2023. As well as more than 30 years of practice in vascular surgery, Dr. Stacey has established active research programs in wound healing in Australia and Canada. He was the first President of the Australian Wound Management Association (now Wounds Australia), and the founding Chair of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies. He had previously established a venous leg ulcer clinic and diabetic foot clinic in Perth, Australia and has established a wound clinic based in Hamilton, Ontario.

March 19, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: "Revolutionizing Wound Care - Endoform’s Extracellular Matrix (ECM) Magic in Action" Objectives: 1. What is Endoform and why is it unique in wound healing? 2. When and where can Endoform be used? 3. What is important to know post application to achieve the best clinical outcomes using Endoform? Presented by: Rose Raizman RN-EC, PHCNP; CETN(c), M.Sc., MScN Rose Raizman is a Wound Care Nurse Practitioner at Scarborough Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, with more than 20 years of nursing experience across clinical practice, education, research, and leadership. Her career includes roles as a staff nurse, educator, supervisor, faculty member, researcher, special project coordinator, and Clinical Nurse Specialist in both Canada and Israel. Rose is a former NSWOCC Ontario Regional Director and a strong advocate for mentorship and professional development within the NSWOC community. Outside of work, she is a mother of three and volunteers annually as a nurse at Olympia Sports Camp. In partnership with AROA

March 12, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: The wait is over: Vashe pHA, now in a gel form! From therapeutic wound cleansing to primary dressing: the clinical impact of pHA, pure hypochlorous acid gel Objectives: 1. Recognize key barriers to effective wound healing including rapid bioburden and slough reformation, persistent inflammation, and antimicrobial resistance 2. Describe the mechanism of action of pHA, pure hypochlorous acid, and its role in supporting physiologic wound healing. 3. Evaluate the clinical value of a gel format in extending contact time and optimizing the wound healing environment. 4. Integrate pHA gel into clinical practice through real case examples Streamline primary dressing strategies to improve consistency, efficiency, and healing outcomes Presented by: Korina Owen, MClSc-WH, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), CFCN Korina holds a Master of Clinical Science in Wound Healing from Western University and is certified as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence through the WOC Institute. Josée Sénéchal, MSc, RN, NSWOC Josée is a Registered Nurse with a surgical background and a faculty member at the Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Institute as an Academic Advisor for the ostomy tri-specialty. In partnership with URGO Medical

March 2nd, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: Advanced Wound Strategies in Lower Limb Care: “Management of Edema" Presented by: Dr. R. Gary Sibbald, MD FRCPC (Med, Derm), MACP, FAAD, MEd, FAPWCA and Dr. Robyn Evans, MD IIWCC Dr. Sibbald is a dermatologist and internist with a special interest in wound care and education. He is a professor of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto and an international wound care key opinion leader (educator, clinician and clinical researcher). Dr Sibbald is co-founder of the Canadian Association of Wound Care and was the former Director of the Wound Healing Clinic, Women’s College Hospital (1994-2009). He is also a previous president of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies (2012 – 2016). In 1999 he co-developed the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course and has been the director for 33 courses worldwide. He has over 200 publications and is co-editor and chapter author of the Chronic Wound Care 5 textbook. Currently he is the Co-editor in chief of Advances in Skin & Wound Care. Professor Sibbald received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and Honorary Doctor of Science from Excelsior College in 2014. He has is the project ECHO lead for Ontario Skin and Wound to develop interprofessional teams for all 14 Ontario Local Integrated Health Networks. Dr. Robyn Evans attended University of Toronto Medical School. Prior to this she did a Bachelor of Science as well as graduate studies in Biochemisty. She completed her family medicine residency at University of Toronto with further training in wound care. Dr. Evans is actively involved in clinical evaluation and management of patients with complex wounds as the Director of the Wound Healing Clinic at Women’s College Hospital. Over these past 15 years she has developed an interest in wound care education and research. She is on the board for Wounds Canada. More recently has taken on the role of co-director of the Wound Champion Program through Wounds Canada. She is a lecturer at University of Toronto and part of the International Interprofessional Wound Course through University of Toronto. Dr. Evans continues to work full time as a community family physician.

February 19th, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: Caring with Dignity: Exploring the Role of the Unpaid Caregiver and Their Impact on Caring for the Incontinent Person. Presented by: Marvell Adams Jr. CEO, Caregiver Action Network Michele Mongillo , MSN, BSN, RN Learning Objectives: - Define the unpaid caregiver and their crucial role in the healthcare continuum. - Identify the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of caregivers. - Recognize the physical, emotional, and financial challenges faced by caregivers . - Explore the caregiver challenges with the incontinent person. - Describe key interventions to manage the incontinent person at home. In Partnership with First Quality. Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.

January 27th, 2026 NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: Barriers to Care: Advancing Equity in Indigenous WOC Health Presented by: Josée Sénéchal, MScCH-WC, BScN, RN, NSWOC Amanda Sowiak, BN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Tina Beckerton, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Introductions by: Bev Smith, BScN, RN, NSWOC Michelle Buffalo, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Learning Objectives: Identify common barriers Indigenous Peoples may face when accessing wound, ostomy, and continence care across different care settings. Reflect on real-life case studies to better understand how systemic, cultural, and social factors influence Indigenous clients’ healthcare experiences. Apply practical, culturally safer strategies to help Indigenous clients navigate barriers and improve access to WOC care. In partnership with the NSWOCC Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Health Core Program Disclaimer The views or opinions expressed in the webinar presentations or by the speakers are those of the speakers and/or sponsoring organization and do not necessarily represent the policies or views of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, NSWOCC, and its agents, take no responsibility whatsoever for errors, omissions or any consequences of reliance on material or the accuracy of information presented. Promotion and hosting of these webinars do not constitute NSWOCC endorsement or assumption of liability for, any claims made in the webinar presentations.