Foot Care Courses
Foot Canada Training provides a range of Foot Health-related courses and workshops dedicated to standardizing care practices across communities, increasing access to high-quality educational resources and training, and improving patient overall health.
Online Foot Care Nurse Theory Course
Foot Care Nurse Clinical Training
Online FCN Theory + Clinical PACKAGE
Foot Health: The Role of the Support Worker Online Course
Online Foot Care Theory: International
Online Foot Care Nurse Theory Course
The Online Foot Care Nurse Theory Course is designed for Canadian nurses (RN’s, NP’s, RPN’s & LPN’s) new to foot care, or for experienced Foot Care Nurses who wish to update their knowledge and skills. *NEW* The Online FCN Theory Course is now open to Canadian nursing students!
The course follows a comprehensive, advanced and diabetic nursing foot care curriculum. This curriculum is based on current best practice guidelines and evidence-based practice, including the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses’ National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017). Students are expected to complete online quizzes and view pre-recorded slide presentations from their work/home computer.
After successfully completing the FCN Theory course, nurses new to foot care must complete clinical training in order to work as a Foot Care Nurse in Canada.
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Registration Options:
The Online FCN Theory Course can be taken on its own for educational purposes, or as part of the Foot Canada Training Foot Care Nurse Program (2 Parts: Online Theory & Clinical Training). You can find a list of all of our Clinical Training Locations below. Some locations offer the option to register for the Theory+Clinical courses together as a package, for your convenience. When you click REGISTER NOW check to see if your location is listed. If not, you can register for the Theory Course online, and the Clinical Training separately by contacting the educator in your area directly.
Tuition
2023 Tuition = $800 (taxes included)
Want help with tuition? Have a look at our Financial Aid page for information on discounts and possible funding options.
Theory Refresher: all previous Online Theory Course graduates can take the Online Theory Course for $250. Contact admin@footcanada.ca to get your coupon code.
If your tuition is being paid by an employer or sponsoring organization please contact us before registering.
Onsite Foot Care Nurse Clinical Course
The Onsite Foot Care Nurse Clinical Course is a 43 hour/6 day mentorship and clinical course for Canadian nurses who have successfully completed the Online Foot Care Nurse Theory course and are ready to practice their Foot Care Nurse skills onsite with the guidance and supervision of a Foot Care Nurse Educator. The course uses the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses’ National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017) as Clinical Performance Standards and teaches a comprehensive, advanced and diabetic nursing foot care curriculum, which follows current best practice guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The curriculum for FCN Clinical was developed by Foot Canada Training and is taught by Foot Care Nurse Educators, colleges and universities who have a license to access and use Foot Canada Training’s curriculum.
Prerequisites
FCN Theory- Applicants must start the FCN Clinical course within 12 months of achieving a passing grade from the FCN Theory course.
Non-restricted Nursing Registration/License – Applicants must hold a current non-restricted Nursing Registration/License (temporary or full) from the territory or province in which they will be taking the course.
Required Reading
Students are expected to obtain the following:
Lazenby, Cindy. LM. (2017) Art & Science of Foot Care: A Clinical Resource for Nurses in Canada. (Same textbook from the Online FCN Theory Course.
Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses’ National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017). Canada: CAFCN. (Downloadable)
Clinical Performance Standards
The 7 Domains of CAFCN’s National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017) are used as Clinical Performance Standards for FCN Clinical. Clinical Performance Standards consist of the minimum set of skills and knowledge required to competently practice as a Foot Care Nurse.
This course emphasizes professional accountability through resourceful and self-directed learning. Skills and knowledge will be evaluated by the student and the Educator.
Evaluation is continuous and will consist of formative and summative methods, including step-by-step guided-learning exercises and return demonstrations.
FCN Clinical Course Content (43 hrs/6 days)
Educators can adjust the organization and delivery of their course to meet the needs of their students and patients. Please discuss specific course details with the Educator in your area. See below for a list of Educators by location.
Advanced Nursing Foot Care Skills ( approximately 21.5 hours) – This portion of the course will be taught in a nursing lab or foot care clinical setting and will cover all advanced nursing foot care skills required to complete FCN Clinical, including: risk assessments, treatment, development of individualized treatment plans, referrals and health education. Students will be guided to simulate step by step practical hands-on skills on 2 volunteer clients each (minimum).
Mentorship (approximately 3 hours)- Students will observe their FCN Clinical Lead Educator or one of the FCN Clinical Preceptors performing 2 nursing foot care clinical appointments (minimum). These mentorship hours are to be completed during the hours of the FCN Clinical.
Clinical Skills (approximately 18.5 hours) – This portion of the course is offered in a clinical care setting and provides students with clinical experience with 10 -13 volunteer clients (minimum).
Tuition
Variable – Each Educator sets the price of their Clinical Course. Please contact the Educator in your area to get a quote. See below for a list of Educators by location.
Clinical Training Locations
The Education Providers listed have a license to teach Foot Canada Training’s Curriculum for the Onsite Foot Care Nurse Clinical course, as well as the Foot Care Nurse Clinical Refresher course and Advanced Foot Care Skills Workshops.
Locations in Canada:
New Locations Coming Soon!
We announce new clinical education providers regularly, so check back often.
Are you a Foot Care Nurse Educator, college, university or health agency interested in teaching the Onsite Foot Care Nurse Clinical course, the Onsite Foot Care Nurse Clinical Refresher course and Advanced Foot Care Nurse Skills Workshops in your community? Please visit our Become an Educator page for for more information.
It is the responsibility of each nurse to ensure they are working within their scope of practice by following the requirements of their provincial or territorial nursing governing body and national nursing foot care associations as outlined in related policies, competencies, guidelines, standards, acts and regulations.
Foot Health: The Role of the Support Worker Online Course
An introduction to Foot Health for all support personnel and caregivers, promoting general health through prevention and early detection of common and serious conditions, and increasing awareness of diabetic complications. Support Workers in Long Term Care homes, hospitals, homecare, institutional and community settings, as well as family members supporting loved ones, and patients newly diagnosed with Diabetes, will all find this course extremely helpful in identifying their very important role as part of the patient’s Foot Health Team.
This course takes approximately 15 hours to complete and is done independently online. Students will receive Recognition of Completion once they have finished the course successfully. Registration is ongoing and there is no textbook to purchase.
Online Foot Care Theory for International Nurses
The Online Foot Care Theory for International Nurses course (FCN International) provides a theoretical foundation for nursing professionals trained and licensed outside of Canada, who are preparing for a career in nursing foot care in their country, or who are looking to expand the scope of their nursing skills.
This course is designed for nursing professionals new to foot care, or for experienced Foot Care Nurses who wish to update their knowledge and skills. The course follows a comprehensive, Canadian advanced and diabetic nursing foot care curriculum. This curriculum is based on current best practice guidelines and evidence-based practice, including the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses’ National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017). Students are expected to complete online assignments and view pre- recorded webinars from their work/home computer.
After successfully completing this course, nurses are encouraged to seek hands-on clinical foot care nurse training in their country.
This course is NOT for internationally-educated nurses (IEN) preparing to work as foot care nurses in Canada. All nurses working in Canada must be licensed in Canada, and qualify for the original Online FCN Theory Course and Clinical Training.
