Theory Course Curriculum

    1. Foot Nursing as a Specialty!

    2. In What Areas is a Foot Care Nurse Needed?

    3. Quiz

    4. Video: Role of the Foot Care Nurse

    1. Understanding Foot Biology

    2. Functions of Nails in Foot Care

    3. Factors Affecting Toenail Growth and the Requirements for Healthy Nail Growth

    4. Bones, Skin Tissue, Muscles, and Tendons of the Foot and Ankle

    5. Motions of the Foot

    6. Changes to the Feet, Toenails, and Lower Limbs as Aging Occurs

    7. Common Issues with Children's Feet and Legs

    8. Lymphatic Vessels and the Foot

    9. Quiz

    1. Viruses and Bacteria Affecting the Feet

    2. Onychauzical - Thickened Nail

    3. The Involuted/Pincer Nail

    4. Onychryptosis Nail and Its 3 Stages

    5. Video: Discoloured Toenails by AFCN

    6. Understanding the Yellow Nail Syndrome in Foot Care

    7. Onychomycosis - Fungal Nails

    8. Pseudomonas Infections in Nails: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment

    9. Leukonychia Nail

    10. Malignant Melanoma in the Nail or on the Foot

    11. Changes in Toenails Due to Systemic Issues or Medications

    12. Types and Details of Structural Deformities of the Foot and Toes

    13. Soft Tissue Issues with the Foot

    14. Video: Calluses

    15. Common Venous Diseases: A Comprehensive Overview

    16. Arterial Diseases in Foot Care Nursing

    17. Wound Care for Lower Limb and Feet

    1. Journey into the World of Foot Care for Diabetic Individuals

    2. Understanding Neuropathy

    3. Diabetic Assessment Tools

    4. Inlows Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment Tool

    5. Monofilament Testing Procedure

    6. Essential Socks and Footwear

    7. Video: Understanding Diabetic Foot Complications

    8. Presentation and Management of the Diabetic Foot

    9. Quiz

    1. Callus and Corn Care

    2. Heel Care

    3. Ingrown Nail Care

    4. Our AFCN Fungal Nail Protocol

    5. AFCN Wart Protocol

    6. Utilizing the Appointment Time for Clients

    7. Video- Compression Therapy Course

    8. Virtual Clinic Viewing: Day 1 AM

    9. Virtual Clinic Viewing: Day 1 PM

    10. Virtual Clinic Viewing: Day 2 AM

    1. Foot Care Practice and Medical Reprocessing

    2. Reprocessing Foot Care Critical Instruments

    3. The Simple Steps

    4. Video: The Importance of Sterilized Tools in Foot Care

    5. AFCN: Our Autoclave Room- A Instructional Video

    6. Practice Recommendations for Infection Prevention and Control Related to Foot Care in Healthcare Settings

About this Course

  • $1,600.00
  • 88 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
  • Invite to Private Facebook Group: AFCN Community- Foot Care Masters Hub
  • Live 1 hour call with clinical manager can be booked after course completion for questions

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Course Requirements and policies

  • Active nursing license and in Good Standing with your College

  • To receive a certificate of completion, theory must be completed within 1 year

  • Refunds: Due to the content delivery, NO REFUNDS are provided once a person has logged into a course.

  • Online Theory Course is self-guided and self-taught at your own pace.

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