OMS Certification
This course is designed to prepare clinicians for the ostomy management specialist certification. This is the only certification course in the country led by an occupational therapist with the collaboration of a registered nurse who lives with an ileostomy! This unique perspective offers insights into ostomy care that you will not find anywhere else.
Why Choose AppleTree for OMS Certification
- Cutting-Edge, Up-to-Date Content: Unlike many outdated competitors' courses that haven't been refreshed in years (we've taken them ourselves to confirm), our Ostomy Management Certification Course was meticulously crafted in 2025 to align precisely with the latest NAWCO testing standards, ensuring you're learning the most current practices and guidelines.
- Proven Fresh-from-Experience Development: Our expert team developed the course materials and practice tests immediately after passing the certification themselves, guaranteeing the highest level of accuracy, relevance, and insight into what it truly takes to succeed on exam day.
- Unmatched First-Attempt Success Rate: To date, 100% of clinicians who've completed our program have passed the NAWCO exam on their first try—a testament to the effectiveness of our targeted, results-driven approach that goes beyond rote memorization to build real confidence and competence.
- More Value in Less Time: Our course satisfies NAWCO's minimum 20-hour requirement, but as an approved provider through the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN), participants earn a generous 27 contact hours for the same effort—maximizing your professional development credits while respecting your busy schedule.
- Unique Insider Perspectives: As the only course in the country featuring insights from a registered nurse who lives with an ileostomy, combined with expertise from an occupational therapist, we offer a one-of-a-kind viewpoint that blends personal experience with professional knowledge, providing depth and empathy you won't find anywhere else.
- Expert-Led, Clinician-Focused Design: Built by seasoned ostomy management professionals for fellow clinicians, our program emphasizes practical, evidence-based strategies that translate directly to real-world patient care, setting you apart in your field and enhancing your career advancement opportunities.
- No Need to Shop Around: With our commitment to excellence, ongoing updates to reflect evolving industry standards, and a track record of success, AppleTree CEU is your all-in-one solution—get started today and join the ranks of certified ostomy management specialists who chose the smarter, more efficient path.
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100 Question Practice Test
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Registration
Single Registrant Live Online - $1,799
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Self Paced Online - $1,299
Recertification
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Before signing up for this course, please visit nawccb.org to make sure you meet the criteria to sit for the OMS board certification exam AND complete the NAWCO online application for the OMS certification exam.
Requests for Accommodations -
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact AppleTree CEU at least two weeks prior to the course so accommodations can be made.
See what others are saying about this course!
"Excellent course. Highly recommend to all surgical RN's and OT's. Jeff is amazing! Most impressed."
"Jeff was the best!!! My ability to educate my patients has and will improve."
“I can not say enough great things about Jeff and his classes. He gave me the confidence and knowledge to assist patients with bowel and bladder issues."
"The lecture was informative and Jeff was more than happy to answer any questions or give further explanation. I really appreciate the handouts that were provided and often refer to them to refresh my memory or clarification.”
Thank you Jeff for being so informative, helpful, engaging and extremely patient. Also, thank you to Maggie for being bold and your willingness to be vulnerable by sharing your knowledge and personal experiences in order to educate others.
Objectives
- Articulate the role of the digestive and urinary system.
- Examine common causes of ostomy surgery.
- Explain continent and incontinent urinary and fecal diversions.
- Explain the different pouching systems and select the most appropriate system for each type of ostomy/stoma.
- Examine accessories used with stoma pouching systems and explain the indications for their use.
- Explain the common peristomal skin complications and select appropriate treatment interventions for protecting the skin.
- Explain stoma complications and treatment interventions to manage the difficult stoma.
- Implement occupation-based treatment interventions for each basic activity of daily living as it relates to ostomy care.
- Articulate the steps for colostomy irrigation and ileostomy irrigation.
- Articulate the basic care principles for enteral tubes.
- Explain the pouching principles for the pediatric population.
- Demonstrate all the steps for donning and doffing a 1-piece and 2-piece pouching system.
- Demonstrate the crusting technique for denuded skin.
- Demonstrate patient teaching for donning and doffing pouching system as well as basic skin care.
- Demonstrate patient teaching for ostomy care pre and post surgery.
Credit info
Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: AppleTree CEU is an AOTA approved provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 00792. This live or online course is offered at 20 contact hours or 2.00 CEUs (Intermediate level, Category of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Registered Nurses & Licensed Vocational Nurses: AppleTree CEU is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0339-0924.
Disclosures – AppleTree CEU has no financial relationships to disclose.
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Schedule
Check the registration tab for dates online. If you would like to host a private course, please contact us!
Pre-Course Online Modules
- Ostomy Intro
- Anatomy and physiology
- Causes of Ostomy
- Urinary and Fecal Diversions
- Pre-op education
- Stoma siting
Day 1 - All times are in CT
8:00 - 10:00 - Stoma Assessment, Pouching systems & accessories
10:00 - 10:15 - Break
10:15 - 12:00 - Ostomy pouch change, Pouching difficult stomas
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 - 4:30 - Pediatric Ostomy, Skin Complications, Lab
3:00 - 3:15 Break
Day 2 - All times are in CT
8:00 - 10:00 - Tubes, Drains & Wounds
10:00 - 10:15 - Break
10:15 - 12:00 - Tracheostomy Care, Psychosocial effects & Patient education
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 - 4:00 - Activities of Daily Living, Review, Practice Test
Course Completion Requirements
To receive contact hours, you must attend the entire education, complete a post-test with a score of 80% or higher, read all assigned material and pre-course modules and completion of evaluation form.
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Ostomy Management Certification Individual Registrant
Before signing up for this course, please visit nawccb.org to make sure you meet the criteria to sit for the OMS board certification exam. Once you have completed the application and verified eligibility, please fill out the form below to be registered for our next class. You must complete payment in order for your registration to be complete.