Learning Objectives

1. Explain basic ostomy types, expected postoperative findings, routine pouching principles, and the clinician’s role.
2. Recognize common ostomy complications, identify when escalation is required, and communicate concerns clearly to the NSWOC or surgical team.
3. Provide practical nutrition, hydration, skin protection, and discharge teaching that reinforces the patient’s care plan. 
4. Demonstrate greater proficiency with ostomy products and hands-on care while responding to patient concerns with empathy and confidence.
5. Guest presentation by Jenn Moore, founder of You Got This with Coach Jenn and member of Ostomy Canada Society's Board of Directors.

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Additional Information

• Doors open 9:00 AM PST
• Easy to get to from downtown: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier is located steps from the SeaBus terminal, providing a fast 12-minute transit connection from Vancouver's downtown core to North Vancouver.
• Guest parking will be available at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier's underground parking lot - covered by Hollister. Please register your license plate number with the front desk upon arrival.

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