Ostomy Care Events

Professional events and education that supports patients throughout their ostomy journey.

Convatec is committed to providing healthcare providers education that best helps to support patients throughout their ostomy journey. Bookmark this page and check back to stay in the loop on upcoming events and on-demand content from Convatec. 

Upcoming Ostomy Care Professional Education

Elevate your clinical practice with the latest evidence-based education in ostomy care.

GLOBAL INNOVATION SUMMIT SERIES, June 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm [1 CE]
Stoma Masterclass: Getting the Best Patient Outcomes (North America)

This immersive, interactive global webinar for healthcare professionals offers an in-depth  exploration of ostomy management, featuring fundamental principles and advanced, evidence-based strategies. Attendees will benefit from diverse clinical applications across ostomy types, interactive patient clinics, and expert-led discussions on assessment, surgical approaches, post-operative care, and new research in stoma technology. Enhance your skills through practical demonstrations, case studies, and direct engagement with clinical experts to elevate your practice.
Presented by: Kellie L. Mathis, MD; Catherine T. Milne, MSN, APRN, ANP/ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP; Tod Brindle, PhD, MSN, RN, ET, CWCN; Dona Lyndhia Isaac, RN, MSN/ED, CWON

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE, June 9-12, 2024  **On-Demand Links Coming Soon**
Convatec is a proud sponsor of WOCNext® 2024

We invite you to stop by booth 427 in-person or online to learn how we are helping to create Healthy Bonds from hospital to home. Additionally, Convatec is offering and sponsoring newest evidence-based education to support your clinical practice.

• LUNCH SYMPOSIUM (1.5 CE), “WOC & ROLL Ostomy Connections: We Got the Beat” – Interactive session recognizing vital connections for people living with an ostomy
• BREAKFAST SYMPOSIUM, “Translating Convexity Into Practice: Measuring the Magnitude and Interactive Effects of Convex Characteristics – this session will provide quantitative insights into the interplay between the 5 characteristics of convexity.
• INNOVATION HUB PRESENTATION, “A Scoping Review of the Literature Assessing the Clinical Evidence for the Use of Moldable Barrier Technology” – a scoping review of moldable skin barriers was performed to identify existing evidence base and research in this area.

Past events available On-Demand now:

WEBINAR, Free On-Demand content with Code Convatec24
Rethinking Decades of Surgical Practice: Embracing Soft Convexity in the Operating Room

via Wound Care Education Institute provided for free courtesy of Convatec
During this webinar, the presenter will review a case series from a large teaching hospital in Western Canada where the decision was made to apply soft convex skin barrier on all ostomy patients in the operating room. Tune in to learn more about the clinical situation, the actions taken and the results/outcomes. 
Presented by: Rosemary Hill, BSN, CWOCN, WOCC

• September 12, Simplifying Stoma Management: There's No Perplexity with Convexity, presented by Cathy Milne. Register to watch on-demand now: https://webinars.hmp1.com/simplifying-stoma-management-theres-no-perplexity-convexity
• October 17th at 10am ET, Basic Skills for Taking Care of Patients with a Urostomy with Anne Van Der Drift, ET Nurse. Register to watch on-demand now: https://webinars.hmp1.com/convatec/basic-skills-taking-care-patients-urostomy 
• WOCN® Society Continuing Education Center On-Demand Content Sponsored by Convatec.  Practical Nutrition Guidelines for Ostomates, 1.25 Credits - https://wocn.digitellinc.com/sessions/6715/view.
• WOCN® Society Continuing Education Center On-Demand Content Sponsored by Convatec. Transitions of Care for the Ostomy Patient, 1.0 Credits - https://wocn.digitellinc.com/sessions/6699/view 

If you have questions about these events, please email cic@convatec.com.