Join us in TORONTO
November 25, 2025
BMO Education & Conference Centre
@ Toronto Western Hospital
60 Leonard Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2R1
From cleanse to close, we’re bringing skin and wound care skills and education to the forefront in this unique, impactful event.
Clinicians from all levels of care in Toronto, Ontario and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are invited to join us on November 25, 2025 for a station-based clinical education workshop offering practical, hands-on product training and best practice education across the advanced wound healing continuum for acute and chronic wounds.
Who should attend?
To be held in Toronto, Ontario, this WoundWISE™ event is intended to serve health care professionals and wound care specialists in the Toronto and the GTA.
WoundWISE™ is best for:
- Home & Community Care Providers
- Long-Term Care Professionals
- Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs)
- Skin Wellness Associate Nurses (SWANs)
- Acute Care Clinicians
- Any health care professionals looking to enhance practical skills and clinical knowledge of caring for an individual experiencing skin and wound related challenges.
SIX Reasons to attend
WoundWISE™ Toronto 2025
1
Enhance Clinical & Cost Outcomes
Gain practical strategies and product expertise to optimize patient healing and resource utilization.
2
Interactive, Rotating Stations
Dedicated hands-on time with each company/product, plus clinical expert demonstrations and direct engagement with NSWOCs or SWANs at select stations.
3
Influential Keynote Presentations
Hear from top wound care leaders, offering vital context for your hands-on learning, empowering you to drive better patient outcomes with innovative solutions.
4
Certificate of Attendance
All attendees receive an NSWOCC®-issued certificate of attendance after the event.
5
Quality Networking Opportunities
A valuable change to connect with peers and industry leaders during dedicated breaks.
6
Top-Notch Nourishment
It wouldn't be a WoundWISE™ event without great food and refreshments to keep you nourished throughout your learning journey!
Hands-on skin and wound care education labs designed for real, transferable skills.
Learning OBJECTIVES
By the end of this hands-on skills session, participants will be able to:
- Determine an advanced scientific approach to wound cleansing.
- Assess individual body profiles and select the appropriate ostomy pouch solution to ensure a secure, comfortable fit and minimized leakage risk.
- Understand how to reduce dressing change frequency through smart selection that supports healing and patient satisfaction.
- Create a competency based learning plan to support evidence based patient care (NSWOC, SWAN and foundational education programs).
- Discuss the mechanism of improving blood flow to the lower extremity using a muscle pump activator.
- Examine innovative wound products and how to access through distribution.
Keynote Speakers
Laura Feniak
NSWOC
West Park Healthcare Centre
University Health Network
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC)
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Laura Feniak is a dedicated Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) with seven years of clinical experience across a variety of clinical settings. Passionate about advancing wound care and supporting patient healing, Laura is committed to evidence-based practice and empowering fellow nurses to deliver the highest standard of care. Grateful for the opportunity to work in such a meaningful specialty, Laura is energized by seeing positive change and is driven to uplift the nursing community through collaboration, education, and compassionate leadership.
Presenting on:
“What Did You Just Say?!”: Rethinking documentation before it affects your practice
Documentation isn’t just paperwork. It’s evidence, accountability, and a major factor in patient safety. In this insightful session, Laura will explore the College of Nurses of Ontario’s expectations, common pitfalls, and the very real repercussions of documentation errors in today’s healthcare environment.
Jason Lau
RN, MScCH: WPC, IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(C)
Michael Garron Hospital — Toronto East Health Network
Wound & Ostomy Nurse Specialist & Community NSWOC
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Jason Lau is a wound care consultant specializing in complex wound, ostomy, and continence management across acute, community, and long-term care settings. With a Master of Science in Community Health from the University of Toronto and multiple advanced certifications, he integrates clinical expertise with education, research, and interprofessional collaboration. Currently a Wound & Ostomy Nurse Specialist at Michael Garron Hospital and an NSWOC in the community, Jason leads best practice initiatives, evaluates advanced wound care products, and mentors healthcare professionals. He is actively involved in national guideline development and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Presenting on:
From Gaps to Greatness: Strengthening wound documentation in community & LTC settings
Jason's presentation will provide an overview of community and long-term care considerations in wound management, highlighting gaps in current documentation practices and the importance of comprehensive assessment tools. It also reviews regulatory requirements under Ontario’s LTC legislation and outlines best-practice expectations for assessment, documentation, and care planning in these settings.
HERE'S THE PLAN
Time | Session |
|---|---|
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Check-in & Networking |
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | “What Did You Just Say?!”: Rethinking documentation before it affects your practice Laura Feniak, Clinical Nurse Specialist/NSWOC |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | WORKSHOP SESSION #1 Attendees rotate through their first three of the hands-on educational product stations. |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lunch + Networking From Gaps to Greatness: Strengthening wound documentation in community & LTC settings Jason Lau, Wound & Ostomy Nurse Specialist & Community NSWOC |
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM | Break + Networking |
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | WORKSHOP SESSION #2 Attendees rotate through their remaining three hands-on educational product stations. |
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
Advanced Approaches to Wound Cleansing & Wound Hygiene
Also known as Super Oxidizing Saline™, learn how to use pure and stable hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solutions like PureCleanse™ and PureGel™, and learn best practices for advancing skin and wound cleansing and irrigation in your practice.
Presented by:
Featured NSWOC Educator:
The Fit is the Difference: Optimizing Ostomy Outcomes
Understand the science and importance of fit — and how body profile differences impact leakage prevention and skin health. This session explores the challenges of achieving and maintaining the right fit and highlights how SenSura® Mio’s unique elastic adhesive and design range support secure, comfortable wear for every body type.
Presented by:
Featured NSWOC Educator:
Prevent UTIs. Empower Your Patients.
Understand how the right catheter helps prevent UTIs, and recognize key factors that influence infection risk and patient comfort. Learn to feel confident recommending the best product for each patient's needs.
Presented by:
Featured Clinical/Specialist Educator:
Simplifying NPWT Selection & Application for Better Patient Outcomes
Learn how to simplify NPWT dressing selection and application for both acute and chronic wounds, designed to improve patient outcomes. Gain hands-on experience with innovative dressing technology’s like PICO™.
Presented by:
Featured NSWOC Educator:
Improving Blood Flow to a Lower Extremity Using Muscle Pump Activation Technology
Discover the mechanism of improving blood flow to the lower extremity and explore how innovative muscle pump activators, like the geko™ device, can promote wound healing and reduce oedema. Engage directly with this cutting-edge technology for practical application.
Presented by:
Featured NSWOC Educator:
Best Practices & Professional Development in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care
Gain essential support and information for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) and other healthcare professionals. Explore best practice recommendations and avenues for continuing education to strengthen your competency and proficiency in skin and wound management.
Presented by:
Featured Educator:
Biomiq is a hypochlorous company. Experts in pure, shelf-stable hypochlorous acid (HOCl), the super oxidizing saline powering safer, smarter care across wound, surgical, and eye care. Biomiq pairs product innovation with scientific rigour and clinical partnerships to deliver safe and effective solutions that reduce bioburden, support healing, and raise the standard of care.
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Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is a registered charity and membership-based association for nurses specializing in wound, ostomy and continence care across Canada. Through its Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute, NSWOCC delivers the NSWOC education program and supports CNA-recognized certification (WOCC®) for clinicians advancing best practice.
Visit their booth at WoundWISE™ to learn about:
Coloplast Canada develops products and services that make life easier for people with very personal and private medical conditions. Working closely with the people who use their products, Coloplast creates solutions that are sensitive to their special needs. We call this intimate healthcare. Its business includes ostomy care, continence care, urology and wound and skin care. Operating globally, Coloplast employs more than 11,000 people.
Get hands-on at WoundWISE™ with:
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is a registered charity and membership-based association for nurses specializing in wound, ostomy and continence care across Canada. Through its Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Institute, NSWOCC delivers the NSWOC education program and supports CNA-recognized certification (WOCC®) for clinicians advancing best practice.
Visit their booth at WoundWISE™ to learn about:
Perfuse Medtec Inc. is a Canadian medical device company that manufactures and distributes the geko™ device. The geko™ device is a self-adhesive, wireless, muscle pump activator designed to increase blood flow in the legs, which helps to manage swelling (edema), prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and promote wound healing.
Get hands-on at WoundWISE™ with:
Smith+Nephew designs and manufactures technology that takes the limits off living. The company supports healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
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WoundWISE™ brings health care professionals together for hands-on product labs in wound innovation and skills education. The initiative exists to facilitate the education and advancement of best practices in use of wound care technologies through interactive learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
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