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 and affordable online and hands-on learning that fits your schedule.
Partnering with skilled and passionate clinical educators in every province to deliver our hands-on training.
Theory program has been peer and professionally- audited.
We deliver evidence-based, standards-aligned nursing education, that follows CAFCN National Competencies 2025 and prepares to meet the Canadian Nurses Association’s 2026 certification requirements when announced.
Comprehensive study of foot anatomy, pathophysiology, wound care, infection control, and diabetic foot management.
Our peer-reviewed curriculum is continuously updated to reflect the latest best practices. It follows with 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.
The Role of a Medical Foot Care Nurse
Opportunities in Foot Care Nursing
Foot Nursing as a Specialty!
In What Areas is a Foot Care Nurse Needed?
CAFCN National Competencies 2025
Resource for Ontario Nurses: CNO- Scope of Practice
Resource for New Brunswick Nurses: Recognition of Nursing Practice and Self-Employed Practice Toolkit NANB Toolkit
Resource for British Columbia Nurses: Self-Employed Practice
Resource: Canadian Association of Self- Employed Regulated Nurses
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Full Foot and Lower Limb Assessment
Understanding Foot Biology
Foot Care Terminology
Foot Care Definitions
Functions of Nails in Foot Care
Factors Affecting Toenail Growth and the Requirements for Healthy Nail Growth
Bones, Skin Tissue, Muscles, and Tendons of the Foot and Ankle
Motions of the Foot
Changes to the Feet, Toenails, and Lower Limbs as Aging Occurs
Geriatric and Complex Care in Advanced Foot Nursing
Knowledge of Co-Morbidities and their Effects on Circulation, Nerve Function, and Structure of the Lower Limb and Foot
Common Issues with Children's Feet and Legs
Lymphatic Vessels and the Foot
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Viruses and Bacteria Affecting the Feet
Onychauzical - Thickened Nail
The Involuted/Pincer Nail
Onychryptosis Nail and Its 3 Stages
Video: Discoloured Toenails by AFCN
Understanding the Yellow Nail Syndrome in Foot Care
Onychomycosis - Fungal Nails
Pseudomonas Infections in Nails: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment
Leukonychia Nail
Malignant Melanoma in the Nail or on the Foot
Changes in Toenails Due to Systemic Issues or Medications
Types and Details of Structural Deformities of the Foot and Toes
Soft Tissue Pathologies with the Lower Limbs and Foot
Common Venous Diseases: A Comprehensive Overview
Arterial Diseases in Foot Care Nursing
Wound Care for Lower Limb and Feet
Callus Video
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Journey into the World of Foot Care for Diabetic Individuals
Understanding Neuropathy
Resource: Practical guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease
Diabetic Assessment Tools
Inlows Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment Tool
Monofilament Testing Procedure
Essential Socks and Footwear
Video: Understanding Diabetic Foot Complications
Presentation and Management of the Diabetic Foot
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Toenail & Callus Debridement
Calluses & Corns — Assessment, Treatment Tools, and Products
Heel Care- Assessment, Tools and Treatment
Ingrown/Involuted Nail Care - Assessment, Tools and Treatment
Fungal Nail Protocol and Treatment
Wart Protocol and Treatment
Offloading Pressure Areas on Your Feet
Utilizing the Appointment Time for Clients
Video- Compression Therapy Course
Scalpel Skills for Foot Care: Techniques to Safely Remove Calluses and Corns
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Wearing Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Foot Care Nursing
Foot Care Practice and Medical Reprocessing
Reprocessing Foot Care Critical Instruments
IPAC Medical Reprocessing and Foot Care Devices
The Simple Steps
Practice Recommendations for Infection Prevention and Control Related to Foot Care in Healthcare Settings
Donning and Doffing PPE
Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment/Devices In All Health Care Settings
Extra Resource: PHO Checklist for Office Reprocessing
Extra Resource Not Mandatory: Reprocessing Courses by PHO
Video: The Importance of Sterilized Tools in Foot Care
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Please use registration form at www.advancedfootnurse.com to send in your required personal information and clinical location choice.
Ability to attend agreed upon clinical dates and location (see refund policy)
Active nursing license and in Good Standing with your College
To receive a certificate of completion, both theory and clinical 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. Clinical component is where hands-on experience and questions about skills and care are communicated to teacher and answered.
Course Start Dates: are ongoing and can be started at anytime. If there is a clinical component, it is then booked with the clinical teacher to meet your scheduling availability and needs. Webinars: Are at set time and dates and are on Zoom. A link is provided at sign up and sent day before the scheduled class.
National certification for Foot Care Nurses in Canada is not yet available. The Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses (CAFCN) is developing this process in collaboration with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and anticipates launching the CNA portfolio certification in 2026. What you will receive from taking a foot care course would have been a Certificate of Completion More information can be found at : https://cafcn.ca/education/certification/
When you register your contact information is sent to the clinical partner you have chosen in your area. The Clinical partner will contact you to schedule your clinical days. We pride ourselves on being flexible. We acknowledge that not all students can complete those days at once or on a set weekend day or time. The clinical teacher will come up with a plan with your collaboration. We hold clinicals all year on days that work for you!
To apply for reimbursement of your course fees and receive funding for continuing education as a nurse, please complete the application via these links: https://www.werpn.com/education/grants-and-scholarships/nursing-education-initiative/ https://rnao.ca/education-funding-nei Remember to include a copy of our course certificate of completion and AFCN receipt for payment. Eligible nurses can receive up to $1,500.00 in funding per year.
Nurses must hold current registration with the appropriate nursing regulatory body in their province/territory and provide client-focused services within their respective nursing scopes of practice. Also nursing students who are in their program and can show proof of enrollment. All others have the option of taking our PSW, Support Workers, Caregivers & Patients Basic Foot Care Course.
Theory- Is self-paced online module learning. Clinical- 3 Days of hands-on clinical are provided in clinic, home and/or facility settings with a foot nurse educator. Approx 21 hours of training.
We offer an additional add-on hands-on clinical 3 day training at a cost of $1400.00 or 1 day training at $475.00.
Yes! We offer a whole catalogue of addition courses, webinars, a business entrepreneurship series, and our FREE (for students and educators) VIP Foot Masters Facebook Support and Networking Group. Where lots of sharing of resources and assistance is available. We also assist with possible employment opportunities, if they are available. Many clinical educators hire great students.
There are NO refunds for any of the online theory courses and/or clinical or forms or products once payment has been made. This was agreed when you created your account, under terms of use.
