The Nurse Continence Advisor (NCA) role is an independent practice model which focuses on conservative methods of managing incontinence. It was established in 1997 as a continuing education certificate program at McMaster University School of Nursing using a self-directed, problem-oriented approach to developing evidence-based practice in continence care. It is the only North American university-based program for educating nurse continence advisors.

The one year program combines academic study with preceptored and independent clinical practise and has been recognized for 2 full credits for nurses in post diploma programs at universities across the country. NCA's are now practising in most provinces with 200 nurses having now completed the program. This group has now formed a national association, Canadian Nurse Continence Advisors Association and are recognized as an affiliate group within Canadian Nurses Association.

For more information visit the Nurse Continence Advisor Distance Education Program

Changes to the NCA program: Our June course is no longer available. The next NCA course will be offered in September 2010. Deadline for enrollment is July 30 2010.