Welcome to our 30th Anniversary Conference Landing page

Welcome to Our 30th Anniversary Conference Landing Page!

We're thrilled to invite you to our milestone event, celebrating three decades of excellence in wound care. Join us for an unparalleled experience that combines cutting-edge education and exceptional networking opportunities.

Register today to secure your spot and enjoy the early bird savings until June 30th!

In-person and virtual attendance are both available.

National Hybrid Conference

Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of our 30th Anniversary Conference taking place from October 2-4, 2025 at the Harbour Castle Westin Hotel. It's a celebration of our collective achievements and a look ahead to the exciting future of wound care to offer the best in wound care education.

Wounds Canada's National Hybrid Conference is the largest wound-related event in Canada, bringing together health-care professionals, educators and key opinion leaders for both in person and virtually. This continuing education event is designed to support health-care professionals who work with patients with wounds or who are at risk for developing wounds.

Mark the dates October 2-4, 2025, to enhance your educational journey in wound care!

Why attend?

Hybrid Format

Choose to join us in-person or virtually, offering flexibility to accommodate your preferences and schedule.

Comprehensive Education

Three days of interactive wound care education ensuring you gain diverse and in-depth knowledge.

Exhibitor Showcase

Discover the latest products and services from top companies in the wound care industry, with both physical and virtual exhibits.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with colleagues, key opinion leaders, and industry experts, both in person and online, to expand your professional network.

Registration Fees

Virtual Conference Registration
  • Virtual Member $150
  • Virtual Non-Member $195
In-person Toronto Conference Registration
  • Early Bird In-Person Member $455
  • Early Bird In-Person Non-Member $495
  • Single Day $295
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for hotel info at
  • The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

Scientific Planning Committee

Introducing This Year’s Co-Chairs and Scientific Planning Committee

Co-chair: Irmajean Bajnok

RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN

Co-chair: Robyn Evans

BSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Russell E. Albak

MD,CCFP,FCFP,COE

Greg Archibald

MD, CCFP, FCFP

Helen Arputhanathan

MSc Wound Care (Australia), BScN, RN, IIWCC, NSWOC, WOCC(C)

Deirdre O'Sullivan-Drombolis

BScPT, MClSc (Wound Healing)

Joumana Fawaz

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Melissa Gosse

RN, BN, IIWCC-CAN, MSc (Skin Integrity & Wound Management)

Rosemary Hill

BSN, CWOCN, NSWOC, WOCC(C)

Angela Kim

BMSc, MD, MSc (Candidate)

Sheri McPhee

RN, BScN, M.Ed, NSWOC, WOCC(C) MSc Skin Integrity & Wound Management

Douglas Queen

BSc, PhD, MBA

Helen Rees

BSc (Hons) Podiatry

Graham Roche-Nagle

MD, MBA, MMEd, FRCSI, EBSQ-VASC, DFSVS

Kelly Sair

BScPT, MClSc (WH)

Anne Shantz

RN, BScN, MClScWH, NSWOC

Kathleen Stevens

RN, PhD

Tara Schmitz Forsyth

RN, BN, MN, CVAA(c), IIWC

Wounds Canada National Hybrid Agenda

Agenda

2 October, 2025 08:00 to
09:05
2 October, 2025 09:15 to
10:15
2 October, 2025 10:25 to
11:25
2 October, 2025 11:35 to
12:05
2 October, 2025 12:15 to
12:45
2 October, 2025 12:45 to
13:45
2 October, 2025 13:55 to
14:55
2 October, 2025 15:05 to
15:50
2 October, 2025 16:00 to
17:00
2 October, 2025 17:00 to
19:00
2 October, 2025 09:15 to
14:00
3 October, 2025 07:00 to
07:30
3 October, 2025 07:30 to
08:30
3 October, 2025 08:40 to
10:00
3 October, 2025 10:15 to
11:00
3 October, 2025 10:15 to
11:00
3 October, 2025 10:15 to
11:00
3 October, 2025 11:15 to
12:30
3 October, 2025 12:30 to
13:00
3 October, 2025 13:00 to
14:00
3 October, 2025 14:15 to
15:00
3 October, 2025 14:15 to
15:00
3 October, 2025 14:15 to
17:00
3 October, 2025 15:00 to
16:15
3 October, 2025 16:15 to
17:00
3 October, 2025 16:15 to
17:00
3 October, 2025 17:00 to
18:00
3 October, 2025 20:30 to
22:30
4 October, 2025 07:00 to
07:30
4 October, 2025 07:30 to
08:30
4 October, 2025 08:45 to
09:45
4 October, 2025 08:45 to
10:45
4 October, 2025 10:00 to
10:45
4 October, 2025 10:00 to
10:45
4 October, 2025 10:45 to
12:15
4 October, 2025 12:15 to
12:45
4 October, 2025 12:45 to
13:45
4 October, 2025 14:00 to
14:30
4 October, 2025 14:45 to
15:30
4 October, 2025 14:45 to
15:30
4 October, 2025 14:45 to
15:30
4 October, 2025 15:45 to
16:30
4 October, 2025 15:45 to
16:15
4 October, 2025 16:30 to
16:45

Workshops

Wound Care for Community Paramedics Program

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Wound Care for Community Paramedics Program

This program is designed to equip participants with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to excel in wound care within community settings. Through comprehensive training, participants will develop competency as advanced beginners in wound assessment, infection identification, and treatment strategies crucial for effective patient care.

Fee: $425 + Tax

Register here: https://www.woundscanada.ca/programs/paramedics-program

Advancing Skin Health and Wound Care: A Practical Guide for Primary Care

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Advancing Skin Health and Wound Care: A Practical Guide for Primary Care

This workshop is for Nurse Practitioners or Physicians only and is part of the Wounds Canada National Fall Conference program.

No additional fee is required.

Maximum capacity of the workshop is 50.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize common skin and wound conditions encountered in primary care and their early warning signs.
  • Apply evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols for managing acute and chronic wounds in primary care settings.
  • Integrate preventive strategies and patient education into routine primary care to promote skin health and reduce wound recurrence.

Register here to secure your spot: https://www.woundscanada.ca/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=192

Hands-On Workshops

Planning the Cover-up: Evidence-based Pearls to Guide Dressing Decisions

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Planning the Cover-up: Evidence-based Pearls to Guide Dressing Decisions

This workshop is part of the Wounds Canada National Fall Conference program and you have to be registered for the conference to attend.

No additional fee is required.

Maximum capacity of the workshop is 50.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the principles of wound healing and how they inform evidence-based dressing selection.
  • Compare and contrast various wound dressings based on wound type, exudate level, and patient needs.
  • Apply clinical decision-making frameworks to select appropriate dressings for complex wound scenarios

Register here to secure your spot: https://www.woundscanada.ca/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=190

Wound Debridement: The How, the When and the Why

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Wound Debridement: The How, the When and the Why

This workshop is part of the Wounds Canada National Fall Conference program and you must be registered for the conference to attend.

No additional fee is required.

Maximum capacity of the workshop is 50.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the rationale for wound debridement
  • Analyze, compare and contrast the risks and benefits of different types of wound debridement methods
  • Select the appropriate debridement technique based on patient and wound considerations
  • Practise non-viable conservative sharp debridement and discuss post debridement care
  • Explore skin’s underlying structures
  • Review requirements from governing bodies and agencies to support the practise of conservative sharp non-viable tissue debridement

Register here to secure your spot: https://www.woundscanada.ca/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=191

Because it Works: Embracing a Systematic Approach to Wound Care

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Because it Works: Embracing a Systematic Approach to Wound Care

This workshop is part of the Wounds Canada National Fall Conference program and you must be registered for the conference to attend.

No additional fee is required.

Maximum capacity of the workshop is 50.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the key components of the Wound Management and Prevention Cycle and their role in structured wound care delivery.
  • Interpret clinical scenarios to determine appropriate interventions aligned with each phase of the cycle.
  • Implement the Wound Management and Prevention Cycle to enhance consistency, efficiency, and outcomes in wound care practice.
  • Showcasing different case studies

Register here to secure your spot: https://www.woundscanada.ca/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=193

Who Attends

  • Chiropodists/Podiatrists
  • Certified Orthotists and Certified Prosthetists
  • Dermatologists
  • Endocrinologists
  • Enterostomal Therapy Nurses
  • Surgeons
  • Family Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Pharmacists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Registered Nurses
  • Registered Practical Nurses
  • Social Workers
  • Pedorthists

Conference Testimonials

I really appreciate the virtual format. I was able to attend most sessions. I am grateful for this as I was unable to attend in person. The conference would have been much better in person (to take full advantage of the learning opportunities offered as well as networking) but the virtual option was as excellent.

The presentations in the plenary room were excellent to promote discussion, give information and allow for a lot of thinking and processing of how that information can be utilized in LTC

In a community health-care setting getting clients to adopt and understand the progression of wounds is essential. I feel more confident explaining the process with each conference I attend.

Learned something from every presentation that I will incorporate into practice, really enjoyed dermatology presentation and prosthetic presentation, VLU too.

Amazing conference. Appreciate that the conference moves around the country and is also offered virtually.

Really informative, good ideas to implement best practice in my home. Will continue to look forward to learning new information throughout the conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The event will remain open 24/7 until January 31, 2026. You can attend whenever it is convenient until the end of January to view the on-demand sessions.

DISCLAIMER: As a participant at this ihybrid conference, you acknowledge and agree that Wounds Canada does not endorse the information, products or services shared by presenters and sponsors. Health-care recommendations are strictly for discussion purposes and individuals should seek consultation with their respective health-care professionals. Wounds Canada has the right to make changes to the agenda, presenters, and schedules without further notice.