2005 Marjorie Circle, Leavenworth, KS, USA , Leavenworth, Kansas
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Wound, Ostomy, Leg & Foot (WOLF) Care Academy is a specialized healthcare training initiative focused on advancing clinical competency in wound care, ostomy management, and lower-extremity health.
WOLF Care Academy offers the Wound Treatment Associate (WTA®) Program, developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®). The WTA® Program is an evidence-based continuing education course designed to strengthen wound care teams and support high-quality patient outcomes.
Our programs integrate clinical best practices with hands-on skills training and supportive techniques to meet the growing demand for skilled wound care professionals.
Founder & Clinical Director
Candice Lewis, DNP, RN, CFCN, CWON
Candice Lewis, Founder of W.O.L.F Care and Academy, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared registered nurse specializing in wound, ostomy, leg, and foot care. With nearly two decades of experience across acute care, post-acute care, home health, and community settings, she brings a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to both clinical practice and healthcare education.
She previously served as Wound Ostomy Care Coordinator at LMH Health, where she managed complex wounds and ostomies, led interdisciplinary education initiatives, and developed evidence-based policies and procedures. Candice founded and chaired the Pressure Injury Prevention Committee and established the LMH Health Ostomy Support Group, reflecting her commitment to prevention, patient empowerment, and system-level quality improvement.
In 2020, she founded Wound, Ostomy, Leg & Foot (W.O.L.F.) Care Clinic and Spa, a specialized practice dedicated to advancing comprehensive lower-extremity and ostomy care. Her clinical expertise and passion for professional development led to the creation of W.O.L.F. Care Academy, an educational platform focused on advancing evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
Candice holds advanced certifications as a Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN), and Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN). She is also pursuing certification as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Her clinical interests include pressure injury prevention, diabetic foot health, preventative care strategies, and sustainable program development that improves outcomes across the continuum of care.
She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Kansas, with a focus on leadership, advanced clinical practice, and evidence-based care delivery. In recognition of her leadership and advocacy, the State of Kansas established Ostomy Awareness Day on October 5, 2024.
Candice remains dedicated to elevating standards of care through education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative program development.
WOLF Care Academy offers the WTA® and OCA® Programs developed by WOCN®, along with certification preparation pathways for CWCN®, COCN®, and CFCN® credentials.