7. Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Workshop

Program Overview

FAHZU Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Workshop

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence（WOC） Nursing Workshop at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, provides specialized clinical education in wound assessment, ostomy care, continence management, and complex wound management. The program combines clinical observation, lectures, case-based learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, simulation, supervised skills training, and individualized mentorship.


Program Highlights

· Individualized Learning & One-on-One Mentorship.

· Interdisciplinary collaboration with colorectal surgery, urology, vascular surgery, intensive care, and wound, ostomy and continence specialists.

· Clinical observation and supervised skills training.

· Case-based discussions and management of complex wounds and ostomy complications.

· Opportunities for international academic exchange and professional networking.


Program Duration

A full-time training experience lasting from 2 weeks to 6 months; duration and curriculum may be tailored to the participant’s background and learning needs.

Target Audience & Qualifications

Registered nurses, Clinical specialty nurses, and senior nursing students subject to eligibility review.

Focus Areas & Skills

· Enterostomy and urostomy care.

· Ostomy complication management.

· Pressure injury prevention and management.

· Chronic and postoperative wound care.

· Lower extremity ulcers.

· Incontinence-associated dermatitis.

· Burn injuries.

· Medical adhesive-related skin injury.

· Skin tears.

· Wound dressing and pouch-changing techniques.

· Stoma siting and positioning.

· Vacuum-assisted wound closure and drainage.

· Prevention of skin injury.


Evaluation and Feedback

Participants may be evaluated through attendance and participation, knowledge assessments, skills demonstrations, case discussions, presentations, and reflective learning activities, depending on the program format. Participants who complete the required learning activities and meet the program requirements may receive a certificate of participation or completion.


Faculty