Foot Care Nurse Education & Training for Nurses in Canada
Advanced online and hands-on clinical foot care nurse courses designed to build confidence, competence, and professional growth.
Supporting Foot Care Education Across Canada
At AFCN Learning Institute, we are dedicated to advancing nursing foot care education nationwide. Our mission is to make high-quality, accessible training available to nurses from coast to coast by: Offering flexible online learning that fits your schedule. Partnering with skilled and passionate clinical educators in every province to deliver our hands-on training. Our peer-reviewed curriculum is continuously updated to reflect the latest best practices. We follow the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses’ National Competencies and the most current IPAC Canada Practice Standards, ensuring you receive education that is both credible and cutting-edge.
AFCN Learning Institute
Your Path from Nurse
to Foot Care Professional
Every step builds on the last. From foundational training to a thriving practice — we walk with you the entire way.
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Step 01 — Your Foundation
Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course
$1,950
Comprehensive theory and hands-on clinical training with one of our 22+ clinical partners across Canada. Evidence-based curriculum aligned with CAFCN National Competencies and IPAC Canada Standards.
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Step 02 — Sharpen Your Expertise
Practice Standards Skills Series
$550
Targeted skills workshops to build confidence in assessment techniques, nail pathology management, and clinical decision-making for consistent, defensible practice.
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Step 03 — Build Your Business Toolkit
Forms, Policies & Manuals
from $29
Professional, editable, audit-ready documents — consent forms, assessment templates, policies, and procedure manuals — everything you need to run a compliant foot care practice.
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Step 04 — Think Like a CEO
Business Mastery Program
$299
Step-by-step entrepreneurship training to build a profitable, compliant, and scalable foot care practice with strong systems, strategic marketing, and confident leadership.
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Step 05 — Your Network for Life
Foot Masters VIP Community
Included
Private community hub for ongoing learning, mentorship, and connection with fellow foot care nurses and educators across Canada. Never practise in isolation again.
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Step 06 — Get Found. Get Referred.
Find a Foot Care Nurse Map
Free for Network
Join Canada's interactive directory of qualified foot care nurses. Get listed, get found by clients in your area, and connect with mentors and colleagues nationwide.
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Along the Way — Included in Your Journey
🖥️ Webinars & CE
🎙️ Podcast
🏷️ Supplier Discounts
📖 Blog & Resources
Ready to start your journey?
Join hundreds of nurses across Canada who chose AFCN Learning Institute
to build confident, compliant, and thriving foot care practices.
Testimonials & Recognition
Trusted by Nurses Across Canada
Hear from the nurses and mentors who have built their careers with AFCN Learning Institute.
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I cannot express enough gratitude for Janis Boudreau, who has been an incredible mentor and support in my footcare business. Janis's generosity, patience, and willingness to share her vast knowledge have been a true blessing. In an industry where competition often creates barriers, Janis stands out as a beacon of collaboration and support. Her guidance has been paramount to my success, and I truly believe I would not be where I am today without her advice and encouragement. Janis is not just knowledgeable and skilled; she is also passionate, caring, and genuinely invested in the success of her colleagues. I am lucky to now call her one of my best friends. I am deeply thankful to have her in my corner, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a mentor who truly makes a difference.
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Awarded & Recognized
Free Resources
Learn With Us
Expert insights, real-world stories, and practical guidance to support your foot care nursing journey — all free.
Podcast
The EmpowerHer Entrepreneur Podcast
Dive deep into building your empire, setting ambitious goals, and scaling your business. Mindset, self-image, and keeping your eyes on the prize — we're here to empower you every step of the way.
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AFCN YouTube Channel
Watch clinical tips, business insights, and behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to build a thriving foot care nursing practice in Canada.
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AFCN Learning Institute Blog
Articles, guides, and expert perspectives on foot care education, clinical best practices, and growing your foot care business across Canada.
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📚 Now Available on Amazon
NEW RELEASE — 2026
The Foot Care Business Blueprint
Building, Scaling, and Leading a Profitable Nursing Foot Care Practice
Written by Janis Boudreau, RPN — founder of the AFCN Learning Institute and clinic owner with 15+ nurses — this is the guide that didn't exist when she started. Now it exists for you.
- Build a compliant, ethical, and profitable practice from the ground up
- Develop policies, procedures, and systems for consistent care
- Scale with intention and lead confidently as a nurse-CEO
- Prepare for long-term growth, transition, or succession
"Everything I wish existed when I started."
Order on Amazon → Also available at AFCN conferences
Insurance Recognition
Recognized by Canadian Insurance Providers
The Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course is recognized by Veterans Affairs Canada, Greenshield, and Medavie Blue Cross — meaning your future clients can claim their foot care visits through their extended health benefits, and you can serve a significantly broader client base from day one.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Foot care services delivered by AFCN-trained nurses are recognized for Veterans Affairs Canada coverage.
Recognized Provider
Greenshield Canada
A recognized course for extended health benefit foot care claims under Greenshield coverage.
Recognized Provider
Medavie Blue Cross
A recognized course for extended health benefit foot care claims under Medavie Blue Cross coverage.
Recognized Provider
Aligned With National Standards
Built on Canada's Foot Care Nursing Standards
Our curriculum is aligned with the national professional standards that govern safe, modern foot care nursing practice in Canada — so when you graduate, your training reflects what the profession recognizes today.
CAFCN National Competencies 2025
Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses
CAFCN sets the national professional standard for foot care nursing practice in Canada. The 2025 National Competencies define what every practising foot care nurse should know, do, and demonstrate. Our curriculum is built around these competencies — so your training reflects what the profession recognizes today.
Curriculum AlignedIPAC Canada Practice Standards
Infection Prevention & Control Canada
IPAC Canada is the national authority on infection prevention standards across healthcare settings. Their protocols govern how foot care tools are reprocessed, how clinical environments are maintained, and how clients are protected. Our clinical training and tool reprocessing protocols follow IPAC Canada standards.
Standards Aligned
About AFCN Learning Institute
The Practice Behind the Education
AFCN Learning Institute was built by Janis Boudreau, RPN — an Ontario foot care nurse and CEO who runs three operating foot care clinics with a team of 15+ practicing nurses. Our hands-on clinical training takes place at partner clinics in every Canadian province, taught by working foot care nurses who own thriving practices of their own.
This isn't education from a podium. It's education from inside the work.
"Real foot care nursing happens in real clinics. The education should come from there too."— Janis Boudreau, RPN | Founder, AFCN Learning Institute
Three operating clinics
Windsor · Kingsville · Lakeshore, Ontario
15+ practicing nurses
Clinical, home care, and facility teams
Partners in every province
Hands-on clinical training across Canada
Curriculum aligned with CAFCN National Competencies 2025 and IPAC Canada Practice Standards.
Educational and affiliate Partnerships
Webinars Co-Created With the Brands We Trust
AFCN Learning Institute partners with leading foot care suppliers to create educational webinars for our community. Not advertising — actual learning, co-created with the brands and clinical experts who know their products best.
CPC Healthcare
Educational Partner
IODINEPURE
Educational Partner
Bracenfix
Educational Partner
Lunatik Athletics
Educational Partner
Footlogix
Educational Partner
Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Franchises
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Corporate & Facility Foot Care Education
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At AFCN Learning Institute, we offer tailored corporate training programs designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare teams or a single nurse working in long-term care facilities, retirement homes, and community care or office settings.
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Our specialized foot care education empowers nurses and other healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to assess, treat, and manage both common and advanced foot conditions. Training covers best practices in prevention, early detection, and effective treatment, ensuring residents and clients maintain optimal foot health and quality of life.
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We offer the full Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course as well as any selected areas of training through shorter workshops and courses. This also covers infection control and medical reprocessing of tools. We can customize any program to your needs. By equipping your staff with advanced foot care competencies, facilities can: Reduce the risk of foot-related complications. Improve comfort and mobility for residents. Enhance overall quality of care and client satisfaction.
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Whether you are looking to upskill your current team or standardize care practices across multiple locations, AFCN Learning Institute delivers expert-led, evidence-based training that meets national standards and supports excellence in foot health management.
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The Fungal Nail Game Changer: Adding IodinePure to Your Foot Care Practice
WebinarJoin me and Tom Charlebois to explore IodinePure, a Health Canada approved solution for fungal nails. Learn how to integrate it into your practice and effectively communicate with your clients.
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All Courses, Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course
Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course
Course5.0 average rating (3 reviews)Comprehensive Theory and Hands-On Clinical Training: The Advanced Foot Care Nurse course for licensed nurses, offers a curriculum that covers essential topics ranging from foot anatomy and physiology, to nail and skin disorders and infection control.
$1,950
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All Courses
Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course + AFCN Foot Care Nurse Business Mastery Program + Practice Standards Skills Series
BundleStart with the best education! Introducing our Ultimate Bundle! * Foot Care Course Theory and Clinical * Entrepreneurship Series * Foot Care Skills Workshop Series
$2,775
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