NEWS AND EVENTS

THE CAET Knowledge 2 Practice Competency Builders

Chronic Wound Management

Registration for the September K2P Competency Builder Chronic Wound Management Course is now full.

Registration for the January course will begin November 1, 2010 but If you would like to reserve your spot for the January course please send in your application and complete payment on line.

For further details visit the K2P program section.

2011 CAET Conference Call for Oral Abstract Presentations
Submissions are due by September 10, 2010

Call for Poster Abstracts submissions for 2011 conference will be available this fall.
Contact Eleanore Howard for further information eleanore.ehoward@gmail.com.
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CAET/ETNEP Certification Preparatory Program

CAET and ETNEP are pleased to offer a certification preparation program to assist ET nurses in preparing for the CNA ET certification examination. The program consists of three online courses - wound, ostomy and/or continence. The courses are based upon the ETNEP student courses but designed specifically for ET nurses studying for the certification exam. Applicants can choose to access one, two or three of the courses.

Active CAET members will be able to access these courses by paying a fee of $75.00 for the first course and $50.00 dollars each for subsequent courses in which they choose to enroll.

ET nurses who are not CAET members will be able to enroll in the courses with an fee of $175.00 upon enrolment of the first course and $50.00 for subsequent courses. This fee will include a complimentary one year CAET membership.

If you are interested in enroling in the CAET/ETNEP Certification Preparatory Program, please complete the Enrolment Form (link below) and, together with a cheque payable to CAET-ETNEP for the appropriate amount, mail to:

CAET National Office
c/o Administrative Assistant
1720 ch Norway
Town of Mount Royal, Quebec
H4P 1Y2


ENROLMENT FORM

Click here to view and print the CAET/ETNEP Certification Preparation Program for the CNA Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Certification Examination Enrolment Form.

SAMPLE LESSONS

Click here if you are interested in trying one, two or all three of the sample lessons included in the CAET/ETNEP Certification Preparatory Program.

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF REFERENCES

Click here to view a Bibliography of References in PDF format which were chosen by members of the Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Examination Committee as "key references" for nurses preparing for the Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Certification Examination.


CAET President's Award

The CAET President's award for excellence in ET Nursing is awarded annually to a CAET member in recognition of their achievement towards nursing leadership in the specialty of wound, ostomy and continence and advocates for the highest quality of nursing to individuals with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide annual recognition of a CAET nurse or team of ET nurses who made an outstanding contribution to the mission, vision and values of the CAET through:

   the advancement of the ET nursing specialty;
   the demonstration of exceptional nursing leadership in the ET specialty; and
   contributions to the CAET organization.

Eligibility

The individual has a CAET membership in the category of Active, Honorary or Retired.

Criteria

The following criteria may be used in nomination of an individual:

   The individual has shown leadership qualities through the display of competency in practice and advocates for the highest quality of ETN practice. This includes integrity, innovation and advancement of the specialty.

   Has shown commitment and dedication to the CAET in achieving the mission, vision and values of the organization.

   The individual has shown collaborative partnership through volunteer activities with CAET and other related organizations.

   The individual has shown continued dedication, creativity, determination and vision when advancing the ET specialty through project work, team work, or in the political arena.

Nominations

  Must be received by CAET National Office no later than the deadline set out in the call for nominations - typically the end of February or in March following the applicable year.

  The Nominator must submit a signed, supporting narrative from him/her regarding the Nominee.

  Each nomination must further be supported by a minimum of two, and not more than four references that must submit their signed references and mail to the CAET National Office by the deadline outlined above (1).

  Contact information for the Nominator and all references must be clearly indicated and must reference the name of the Nominee being nominated.

The CAET Board will review the nominations. Among the factors considered will be:

   contributions towards nursing leadership;
   advancement of the ET specialty;
   demonstration of the CAET mission, vision and values;
   strength of support in nominations; and
   enhancement of the reputation of the ET specialty and the CAET.

The CAET Board will develop a "short list" consisting of no more than three nominees whose contributions were, in the Board's view, the most significant. The CAET President will make the final decision.

Each eligible CAET member who was nominated for an award will receive a letter of commendation from the President.

Nomination Procedure

If you would like to nominate someone for the President's Award, please provide the following information, together with your supporting narrative and reference documentation listed above.

NOMINATOR'S INFORMATION • Name • Title • Organization • Contact Address • City • Province • Postal Code • Business Phone • Home Phone • Fax • Email

NOMINEE'S INFORMATION • Name • Title • Organization • Contact Address • City • Province • Postal Code • Business Phone • Home Phone • Fax • Email