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.

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.

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.

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).

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.