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                                 WOCN Recommended Core

                                             Competencies



                                                         Basic Anatomy
                                                          & Physiology
                                          Referral  to
                                          CWOCN for                      How to empty
                                          support and                       and
                                           education                     close the pouch
                                                        Key Education
                                    Common             Components for the         Pouch
                                  complications &                               application &
                                  troubleshooting       Ostomy Patient            removal



                                          Nutrition &                    Use of ostomy
                                          medications                     accessories
                                                          Care of the
                                                         peristomal skin















                                         Visit Planning





                              Referral Information


                              Read the referral comments to determine if there are
                              specific instructions for management of the ostomy,
                              and if a supply list has been provided by a hospital
                              Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN). (This
                              information will guide your initial care of the

                              patient












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