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.

AFCN Franchise Operations Onboarding Program (Pre-approved Applicants)

Master the systems, policies, and software of the Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre to enhance your practice and patient care.

Interested in this course? Email us at [email protected]

Course curriculum

1. Welcome and Overview
2. How to Use This Training
3. Your First 30 Days at a Glance
1. Being an AFCN Franchise Owner (Not Just a Foot Nurse)
2. AFCN Values in Real Life Practice
3. AFCN Scope Boundaries & Non-Negotiables
4. How to Make Decisions as an AFCN Franchise Owner
1. Clinical Safety at AFCN: Why This Matters
2. Video: The Importance of Sterilized Tools in Foot Care
3. Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Equipment/Devices In All Health Care Settings
4. IPAC Medical Reprocessing and Foot Care Devices
5. Extra Resource: PHO Checklist for Office Reprocessing
6. Manual: Medical Reprocessing Policies and Procedures
1. How to Approach AFCN Clinical & Product Training
2. Custom Shoe Fitting with APEX Shoewear.
3. Lunatik Compression Part 1
4. Lunatik Compression Part 2
5. Lunatik Compression Part 3
6. Video- Compression Therapy Course
7. Biotime and Simcan: Essential Socks and Footwear
8. Footlogix- Healthy Skin, Healthy Feet: Unlocking Footlogix® Solutions for Confident Footcare
9. Footlogix Foot care Product Education Webinar
10. Paradigm Offloading Devices Part 1
11. Paradigm Offloading Devices Part 2
12. Footlogix Foot Care Products for Client Care
13. Swift Microwave Wart Therapy Presentation
14. Video: Swift A Breakthrough Treatment for Verruca
15. LCN Toenail Reconstruction Application
16. Manual: Process and Treatment Manual
1. How to Approach AFCN Treatments & Care Delivery
2. The Role of a Medical Foot Care Nurse
3. Foot Nursing as a Specialty!
4. Understanding AFCN Foot Care Services
5. Utilizing the Appointment Time for Clients
6. Process: Home Visit Payments
7. Process: Greenshield Insurance for Clients
8. Cliniko Software Training
9. Cliniko: How to Use Dashboard
10. Cliniko: How to Complete a Progress Chart Note
11. Cliniko: How to Run a Report
12. A Day in the Life of a Successful AFCN Franchisee
1. Managing Client Expectations with Confidence
1. Building an Owner Mindset Without Fear
1. When Things Go Wrong: Safety, Support, and Professional Judgment
1. Integrating Systems for Effective Practice
2. 30–60–90 DAY FRANCHISE ROADMAP
1. Manual: Operations Manual
2. Manual: Process and Treatment Manual
3. Manual: Medical Reprocessing Policies and Procedures
4. Manual: Employee/Subcontractor Handbook
5. Orientation and Onboarding of Staff
1. Form: Health Intake form
2. Form: Consent Form
3. Form: Greenshield Claim
4. Form: AFCN Letterhead
5. Form: Contractor Payment Log
6. Form: Phone Message Sheet
7. Form: Inlows 60 Second Diabetic Tool
8. Form: Infection and Bleeding Control Info Sheet for Clients
9. Form: Gift Certificate Log
10. Form: Commission Report for Employees
11. Form: Company Fair Set-Up
12. Form: Supplier and Inventory List
13. Pamphlet: Wart Treatment
14. Pamphlet: Facility Foot Care
15. Pamphlet: Ingrown Toenails
16. Pamphlet: Home Visits
17. Pamphlet: Fungal Nail Care
18. Pamphlet: Seniors Living Foot Care
19. Pamphlet: Corns and Calluses
20. Pamphlet: Nail Reconstruction
21. Pamphlet: ToeFX
22. Contract: Independent Contractor Employment Agreement
23. Contract: Employment Agreement for Payroll
24. Contract: Facility Foot Care Services Agreement
25. Letter: Price Increase Sheet
26. Letter: No Longer Offer Service in Area
27. Letter: AFCN Business Letter
28. Letter: Facility Introduction Letter
29. AFCN Company Logos

AFCN Franchise Operations Onboarding Program (Pre-approved Applicants)

Course curriculum

SECTION 1: START HERE – ORIENTATION & EXPECTATIONS

SECTION 2: THE AFCN WAY – CULTURE, STANDARDS & DECISIONS

SECTION 3: CLINICAL SAFETY & COMPLIANCE FOUNDATIONS

SECTION 4: AFCN TREATMENTS & CARE DELIVERY (REFERENCE LIBRARY)

SECTION 5: OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS (HOW THE BUSINESS RUNS)

SECTION 6: CLIENT MANAGEMENT & BOUNDARIES

SECTION 7: BUSINESS CONFIDENCE (WITHOUT OVERWHELM)

SECTION 8: WHEN THINGS GO WRONG (SAFETY & SUPPORT)

SECTION 9: ONGOING SUCCESS & NEXT STEPS

Reference Library: Business Systems and Operations- Not Required to Memorize

Important Documentation Forms and Marketing Materials

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