Are you an advanced healthcare professional interested in Dermatology?
- WCET® - NSWOCC®
- Jan 20
- 2 min read
The skin is the largest organ in the body. Dermatological disorders account for at least 20% of patient complaints in family practices.
We are running a special program, parallel to the WCET-NSWOCC Joint Congress, which has a separate registration and will highlight common diagnosis and treatments in the field of dermatology.
Discover the Program
This program is designed for advanced healthcare professionals who are non dermatologists. Participants will increase their expertise to improve dermatological patient outcomes.
This program is aimed at:
Physicians (Family Practice, General Practitioner)
Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCs)
ET Nurses / WOCNs
Skin Wellness Associate Nurses (SWANs)
Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Family Practice Nurses
Allied health professionals (pharmacists, rehab, occupational and physical therapists, etc.)
Earn Credits & a certificate of attendance:
7 hours of CME credits, which count towards 2 units of micro-credential credits. This session will give physicians 7 hours of continuing education credits and equivalent standing for other healthcare professions. The dermatology micro-credential for the innovation fund will include a total of 30 credits.
A certificate of attendance (RCPSC, CFPC) from Queen’s University and Woundpedia
Program Details
Day 1:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
from 2PM to 5:30PM
Day 2:
Sunday, April 26, 2026
from 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Located in the Vancouver Convention Centre (East Building),
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Save $35 on the registration fee if you are a NSWOCC or WCET Member.
Meet the Faculty
Dr. R. Gary Sibbald, BSc. Md. M.Ed., D.SC (Hon), FRCPC (Med)(Derm), FAAD, MAPWCA, JM
Dr. Sibbald is an internationally recognized dermatologist & internist with more than 35 years of leadership in wound care, advancing patient-centered management of complex & chronic wounds. He is a prolific educator, researcher, & innovator, founding WoundPedia & leading national & global initiatives that have shaped interprofessional wound care practice & education. Read More..
Dr. Laurie M Parsons, MD, BMedSc, BSc, FRCP(C)
Clinical Professor
University of Calgary
Dr. Parsons is a Canadian dermatologist with over 20 years of clinical expertise in chronic wounds & dermatologic conditions associated with impaired healing. She is a leader in multidisciplinary wound care, serving as Medical Director of a major wound clinic in Alberta & contributing internationally to education & diabetic foot care pathways. Read More..
Dr. Afsaneh Alavi, MD
Professor of Dermatology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Dr. Alavi is a globally respected dermatologist & Professor at the Mayo Clinic with specialized expertise in wound healing & inflammatory skin diseases, including hidradenitis suppurativa. She is
an award-winning clinician-scientist, fellowship director, & principal investigator whose research and education have influenced dermatology practice worldwide. Read more..
Please note registration to this program is not included in regular congress registration.
For questions or additional information, please contact office@nswoc.ca.