What is AFCN Learning Institute?

AFCN Learning Institute is a Canadian education provider specializing in foot care nurse education and advanced training for nurses.

Who are your foot care nurse courses designed for?

Our courses are designed for nurses seeking professional development and advanced education in foot care practice. Eligibility may vary by program.

Are your courses online or in person?

We offer structured online learning, and some programs may include clinical learning opportunities depending on the course format.

Do you offer foot care nurse education across Canada?

Yes. Our education and training programs are available to nurses across Canada.

Does completing a course authorize me to practise?

Our courses provide education and training and do not confer licensure, certification, or authorization to practise. Nurses are responsible for understanding their professional scope, employer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course

Become an Advanced Foot Care Nurse... and confidently launch your own thriving practice.

A program built for real-world success, hands-on learning, and the supportive mentorship nurses deserve. This advanced foot care nurse course provides structured education and training for nurses seeking to develop professional knowledge and clinical skills in foot care practice across Canada.

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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, self-paced and affordable online and hands-on learning that fits your schedule.
Partnering with skilled and passionate clinical educators in every province to deliver our 1:1 hands-on training.
Comprehensive theory and clinical training: a well-rounded, evidence-based curriculum for nurses that covers essential topics ranging from foot anatomy and pathophysiology, wound care, infection control, and diabetic foot management. The course also delves into critical aspects of the profession like product knowledge, and tools and equipment education.
We deliver evidence-based, standards-aligned nursing education, that follows CAFCN National Competencies 2025 and we are preparing to meet the Canadian Nurses Association’s 2026 certification requirements when announced.
Clinical excellence, competency and standards
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.

Theory Course Curriculum

1. The Role of a Medical Foot Care Nurse
2. Opportunities in Foot Care Nursing
3. Foot Nursing as a Specialty!
4. In What Areas is a Foot Care Nurse Needed?
5. CAFCN National Competencies 2025
6. Quiz
7. AFCN Learning Institute – Video Disclaimer
1. Full Foot and Lower Limb Assessment
2. Understanding Foot Biology
3. Foot Care Terminology
4. Foot Care Definitions
5. Functions of Nails in Foot Care
6. Factors Affecting Toenail Growth and the Requirements for Healthy Nail Growth
7. Bones, Skin Tissue, Muscles, and Tendons of the Foot and Ankle
8. Motions of the Foot
9. Changes to the Feet, Toenails, and Lower Limbs as Aging Occurs
10. Geriatric and Complex Care in Advanced Foot Nursing
11. Knowledge of Co-Morbidities and their Effects on Circulation, Nerve Function, and Structure of the Lower Limb and Foot
12. Common Issues with Children's Feet and Legs
13. Lymphatic Vessels and the Foot
14. Quiz
1. Abnormalities in the Feet
2. Viruses and Bacteria Affecting the Feet
3. Onychauzical - Thickened Nail
4. The Involuted/Pincer Nail
5. Onychryptosis Nail and Its 3 Stages
6. Video: Discoloured Toenails by AFCN
7. Understanding the Yellow Nail Syndrome in Foot Care
8. Onychomycosis - Fungal Nails
9. Pseudomonas Infections in Nails: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment
10. Leukonychia Nail
11. Malignant Melanoma in the Nail or on the Foot
12. Changes in Toenails Due to Systemic Issues or Medications
13. Types and Details of Structural Deformities of the Foot and Toes
14. Soft Tissue Pathologies with the Lower Limbs and Foot
15. Common Venous Diseases: A Comprehensive Overview
16. Arterial Diseases in Foot Care Nursing
17. Wound Care for Lower Limb and Feet
18. Callus Video
19. Quiz
1. Journey into the World of Foot Care for Diabetic Individuals
2. Understanding Neuropathy
3. Resource: Practical guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetes-related foot disease
4. Diabetic Assessment Tools
5. Inlows Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment Tool
6. Monofilament Testing Procedure
7. Essential Socks and Footwear
8. Video: Understanding Diabetic Foot Complications
9. Presentation and Management of the Diabetic Foot
10. Quiz
1. Toenail & Callus Debridement
2. Calluses & Corns — Assessment, Treatment Tools, and Products
3. Heel Care- Assessment, Tools and Treatment
4. Ingrown/Involuted Nail Care - Assessment, Tools and Treatment
5. Fungal Nail Protocol and Treatment
6. Wart Protocol and Treatment
7. Offloading Pressure Areas on Your Feet
8. Utilizing the Appointment Time for Clients
9. Video- Compression Therapy Course
10. Scalpel Skills for Foot Care: Techniques to Safely Remove Calluses and Corns
11. Quiz
1. Wearing Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Foot Care Nursing
2. Foot Care Practice and Medical Reprocessing
3. Reprocessing Foot Care Critical Instruments
4. IPAC Medical Reprocessing and Foot Care Devices
5. The Simple Steps
6. Practice Recommendations for Infection Prevention and Control Related to Foot Care in Healthcare Settings
7. Donning and Doffing PPE
8. Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment/Devices In All Health Care Settings
9. Extra Resource: PHO Checklist for Office Reprocessing
10. Extra Resource Not Mandatory: Reprocessing Courses by PHO
11. Video: The Importance of Sterilized Tools in Foot Care
12. Quiz
1. Custom Shoe Fitting
2. How to Perform a Gait Analysis
3. Performing a biomechanical assessment
4. Video: Easing Discomfort in the Pad of your Foot!
5. Video: Performing A Biomechanical Assessment
6. Quiz
1. Footlogix Education Webinar
2. Footlogix Foot Care Products for Client Care
3. Overview of Podo-expert Products
4. Video: Onyfix Application
5. Video: Applying Onyfix to an Ingrown Nail
6. Bracenfix Certification with Dr. Pods
7. Swift Microwave Therapy Presentation
8. Video: Swift A Breakthrough Treatment for Verruca
9. Video: LCN Toenail Reconstruction Application
10. Compression Therapy Mastery: Part 1
11. Compression Therapy Mastery: Part 2
12. Offloading Devices Part 1
13. Offloading Devices Part 2
1. Overview of Foot Care Tools: Mastering Foot Care Instruments for Nursing Practice
2. Podiatry Drills and Burrs Training: Ensuring Foot Care Safety
3. Podiatry Drill and New Tool Cleaning Instructions
4. A Foot Nurses Bag or Cart Set-Up Essentials
5. Essential Tools Kit List
6. Quiz
1. Proof! Document! Record!
2. CNO - Documentation Courses
1. Private Practice
2. Video: Day in the Life of a Foot Nurse at a Facility
3. Resource for Ontario Nurses: CNO- Scope of Practice
4. College Of Nurses and Independent Practice
5. Resource for New Brunswick Nurses: Recognition of Nursing Practice and Self-Employed Practice Toolkit NANB Toolkit
6. Resource for British Columbia Nurses: Self-Employed Practice
7. Resource: Canadian Association of Self- Employed Regulated Nurses
8. Confidence in Practice: Owning Your Role and Using Gold Standard Care as a Footcare Nurse
9. Setting Boundaries Without Guilt in Client-Centered Work
10. Ergonomics and Injury Prevention for Foot Nurses
11. Foot Care Nurse Code of Ethics
12. Quiz
1. Congratulations
2. The Next Step...
3. Certificate of Completion Information
4. Applying for RPNAO / RNAO Education Reimbursement
1. Master Disclaimer: AFCN Learning Institute

About this Course

$1,950.00
117 lessons
2.5 hours of video content
Hands-on Clinical 3 Days
Access to Private Facebook Group: VIP AFCN Foot Care Masters Hub
110 hours Theory, 24 Hours Clinical, Total 131 Educational Hour Credits

Course Requirements and policies

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 NO 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.

Clinical Locations

Foot Care Course 3- Day Clinical Component

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“Canada’s most supportive Foot Care Nurse training for nurses who want to build a thriving, independent practice — not just learn foot care.”

One-on-one clinical mentoring: Skills practice in clinic settings with real clients and mentors.
“High-quality, CAFCN-aligned foot care education designed for real nurses, real life, and real practice — at a price and pace that feels doable.”
“Where nurses gain advanced skills, business confidence, and a lifelong community — not just a certificate.”
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