About the Academy

Advancing Clinical Competency

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®) — 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.

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Program Authority
The WTA® Program is officially developed and sanctioned by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), the leading professional organization for WOC nurses.
Program Format
1-day intensive workshop · 5 hours of instruction · In-person & hybrid options · Certificate of Completion · CEUs where applicable
Enrollment
Limited to 10 participants per cohort. Sessions run 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Seven cohorts available throughout 2026.

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2026 Course Schedule

The program is delivered over 8 weeks and includes one mandatory in-person clinical skills session.

All Sessions: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM One-Day Sessions Enrollment Limited to 10 Participants
Cohort Registration Window Modules Begin Clinical Skills Evaluation Final Evaluation Date
Cohort 1Feb 2–16, 2026Feb 16, 2026Mar 14, 2026Apr 11, 2026
Cohort 2Mar 9–23, 2026Mar 23, 2026Apr 25, 2026May 9, 2026
Cohort 3Apr 27–May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Jun 20, 2026Jul 4, 2026
Cohort 4Jun 15–29, 2026Jun 29, 2026Aug 8, 2026Aug 22, 2026
Cohort 5Jul 27–Aug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026Sep 19, 2026Oct 3, 2026
Cohort 6Sep 14–28, 2026Sep 28, 2026Nov 7, 2026Nov 21, 2026
Cohort 7Oct 26–Nov 9, 2026Nov 9, 2026Dec 5, 2026Dec 19, 2026

Clinical Skills Evaluation Day includes breakfast refreshments. Instructor sign-off must be arranged in advance.

Upon successful completion of all required modules and in-person evaluations, participants receive the Official WOLF Care Academy Certificate of Completion. *Continuing Education Credits available through approved accrediting partnerships.

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Mission

To improve wound healing outcomes and lower-extremity health by providing accessible, high-quality education that integrates clinical excellence with holistic care principles.

Vision

To become a leading provider of wound, ostomy, leg, and foot care education and integrative healing services nationwide.

Program Eligibility

Who This Program Is For

Designed for healthcare professionals across a wide variety of clinical and community care environments.

Care Settings

  • Acute care and outpatient environments
  • Post-acute and long-term care facilities
  • Home health and community-based care
  • Hospice and assisted living settings

Ideal Participants

  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
  • Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
  • Medical Assistants (MAs)
  • Caregivers and wound care support staff
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Candice Lewis, DNP, RN — Founder and Clinical Director
Candice Lewis
DNP, RN, CFCN, CWON, FNP-C
CWCN COCN CFCN FNP-C

Founder & Clinical Director

Candice Lewis, DNP, RN, CFCN, CWON

Candice Lewis is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) 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. She founded and chaired the Pressure Injury Prevention Committee and established the LMH Health Ostomy Support Group.

In 2020, she founded W.O.L.F. Care Clinic and Spa, and later created the W.O.L.F. Care Academy to advance evidence-based practice and clinical excellence across the profession. She earned her DNP in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Kansas and obtained her FNP-C certification in March 2026.

In recognition of her leadership and advocacy, the State of Kansas established Ostomy Awareness Day on October 5, 2024.

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.

Certifications & Tuition

Programs & Pricing

Begin with the WTA® — currently enrolling. Additional certification pathways coming soon.

Now Enrolling
WTA®
Wound Treatment Associate
$750 / participant
Coming Soon
OCA®
Ostomy Care Associate
$750 / participant
Coming Soon
CWCN®
Certified Wound Care Nurse
$3,500 / participant
Coming Soon
COCN®
Certified Ostomy Care Nurse
$3,500 / participant
Coming Soon
CFCN®
Certified Foot Care Nurse
$3,500 / participant
Duration
1-Day Intensive Workshop
Instruction
5 Hours
Format
In-Person & Hybrid Available
Completion
Certificate + CEUs Where Applicable
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