In the ever-evolving world of wound care, staying current often means attending lectures or conferences and absorbing the latest guidelines—but it also means not only experiencing the tools and technologies that are shaping patient outcomes firsthand, but learning how to use them straight from the source.

That’s exactly why Biomiq, together with several leading Canadian wound care companies and in proud partnership with Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC), created a new event series called, WoundWISE™. It’s a hands-on, in-person and station-based skills lab designed to bring wound care education to life.

Why WoundWISE, and why now?

Across Canada, we’ve heard nurses and clinicians consistently ask for more:

“We want hands-on training.”

“We want practical experience.”

“It has been too many years since our last skills day.”

WoundWISE aims to be an answer.

This event series is designed to give health care professionals caring for individuals experiencing a skin or wound related issue a rare opportunity to try, test, and train with advanced wound healing technologies in a collaborative, education-first environment. Participants rotate through interactive stations, engage directly with clinical experts and product developers, and leave with new confidence in applying innovations to practice.

What makes WoundWISE different?

WoundWISE isn't your standard education day. Here's why it stands apart:

• Evidence-Based, Competency-Focused Learning

  Each station will provide guided, scenario-based training aligned with national wound care standards and best practices.

• Clinically and Economically Impactful

  WoundWISE is designed to help improve both clinical outcomes and cost-efficiency during patient care, by equipping healthcare professionals with the skills, knowledge and product familiarity needed to make effective, timely care decisions.

• Built Around Patient-Centred Innovation

  Explore a well-rounded representation of the wound healing continuum of care—from wound cleansing to wound closure—through immersive interactions with product manufacturers, NSWOCs and clinical experts, and supply chain experts.

• Truly Hands-On

  Clinicians rotate through live skills labs where they’re guided in applying technologies and techniques to a wound model or similar experience. It’s also an opportunity to ask questions in real time and build practical, confidence-based competence with leading-edge technologies.

• An Opportunity for Continuous Learning for Canadian Clinicians

  All participants will receive a certificate of attendance issued by NSWOCC, supporting professional development, continuous learning, and aligning with national wound care competencies.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this hands-on skills learning session, participants will be able to:

1. Determine an advanced scientific approach to wound cleansing, incorporating evidence-based techniques and innovative solutions.
2. Evaluate methods to simplify advanced dressing selection and application for pressure injury prevention, exudate control, and NPWT.
3. Create a competency-based learning plan to support evidence-based patient care, integrating principles from the NSWOC®, Skin Wellness Associate Nurse (SWAN™), and foundational wound care education programs.
4. Discuss mechanisms for improving blood flow to the lower extremity through the use of muscle pump activation technology.
5. Examine innovative wound care products and understand how to access them through established clinical distribution channels.

From Station to Station

WoundWISE is a celebration of Canadian excellence in wound care. Our event showcases innovation across the care continuum—from cleanse to close—by featuring:

• Biomiq – Advanced approaches to wound cleansing and irrigation with PureCleanse™ and PureGel™ pure hypochlorous acid solutions.
• Smith+Nephew – Simplifying advanced dressing selection and application for pressure injury prevention, exudate control, and NPWT.
• Quart Medical – A novel approach to compression without latex with EdemaWear®.
• Perfuse Medtec – Improving blood flow for better wound healing with the innovative geko™ device.
• Cardinal Health Canada – Empowering confident care with innovative products and trusted distribution.
• Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) – Best practice recommendations and continuing education in skin and wound management.

Influential Voices: Our Keynote Speakers

Elevating the WoundWISE experience, WoundWISE is proud to feature keynote presentations from leading local experts in wound care:

• Joshua Moralejo, MScCH: WPC, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C), IIWCC
  • Topic: "Understanding the Big Picture: The Critical Role of Assessment in Defining Your Holistic Approach to Wound Care"
• Josh Gohl, BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C)
  • Topic: "From Hole to Whole: Embracing Compassion in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care"

These presentations will provide vital strategic context and complement your hands-on learning.

The WISE Path to Wound Skills Education

Whether you’re a wound care veteran or just beginning your journey, WoundWISE is your chance to step into a new kind of learning—one that’s innovative in its practical format, collaborative, and Canadian.

Registrants will join us on July 15th in Kitchener at Catalyst137.

Visit woundwise.ca to learn more about the event.

📍 Interested in bringing WoundWISE to your city? Let us know or email hello@woundwise.ca.