World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) / Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) 2026 Biennial Joint Congress

World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET)-Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) 2026 Biennial Joint Congress is organized by Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) / Infirmieres Specialisees en Plaies, Stomies Et Continence Canada (ISPSCC) and World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET) will be held from Apr 24 - 28, 2026 at Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Event Details & Program Overview:

• The skin is the largest organ in the body. Dermatological disorders account for at least 20% of patient complaints in family practices.
• This special program, which has a separate registration, is running parallel to the WCET-NSWOCC Joint Congress, and will highlight common diagnosis and treatments in the field of dermatology.

Program Topics

• Introduction: Evaluation of enablers for common dermatological conditions
• Review and differentiation of topical steroids and moisturizers
• Stages and management approaches for atopic dermatitis
• Management of skin-related infections including Staph. Aureus, Herpes Simplex, and Zoster
• Assessment and treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
• Recognition of common features of benign skin lesions and suggested treatment options
• Identification of subtypes of psoriasis and integration of topical & systemic treatments
• Evaluation and treatment of common premalignant/malignant wound lesions and wounds
• Introduction to common biopsy procedures and their integration into practice
• Identification and management of inflammatory lesions such as Bullous Pemphigoid and Pyoderma Gangrenosum
• Recognition and treatment of scabies, bites, stings (including bed bugs), fungal, yeast, and nail infections
• Identification of common associations with hives and development of an approach to the treatment of acute/chronic urticaria
• Open question and answer period to review enablers for Dermatology bridging education to practice