Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Basics
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This course provides intermediate-level nurses with essential knowledge and practical skills in wound care, ostomy management, and continence care. Learners will build upon foundational concepts to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based interventions for patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and elimination disorders. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, prevention strategies, patient education, and interdisciplinary care.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Target Audience: Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
Level: Intermediate
Credit Hours: 5 Continuing Education (CE) Hours
Format: Asynchronous, self-paced
Estimated Completion Time: ~5 hours
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Differentiate types of wounds and stages of pressure injuries.
- Perform comprehensive wound assessments and documentation.
- Select appropriate wound care interventions and dressings.
- Describe ostomy types and provide basic ostomy care and education.
- Identify causes and management strategies for urinary and fecal incontinence.
- Apply infection prevention and patient safety principles in WOC care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on self-care and complication prevention.