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.

Foot Care Nurse Clinical Refresher Program

The AFCN Clinical Refresher Program is designed for foot care nurses who want to update their knowledge, rebuild clinical confidence, and refresh hands-on skills in advanced foot care nursing.This program is ideal for nurses who:

Completed foot care training some time ago
Have outdated skills or limited recent practice
Took the course previously but never actively practiced
Are returning to foot care nursing and want to feel safe, confident, and current

The AFCN Clinical Refresher Program combines self-paced online theory with one full day of hands-on clinical education, allowing nurses to refresh both knowledge and practical skills in a structured, supportive environment.

What This Program Includes

Online Self-Paced Theory Modules

Participants will complete updated theory modules designed to refresh and reinforce:

Advanced foot care principles and best practices
Assessment and clinical decision-making
Medical reprocessing and infection control standards
Product knowledge and proper use of foot care tools
Safety, scope, and professional accountability

The online portion allows nurses to review essential concepts at their own pace before attending the clinical day.

1-Day Hands-On Clinical Training

Participants will attend one full day of in-person clinical education at an AFCN-approved clinical partner location.

During the clinical day, nurses will:

Review and practice core foot care skills
Refine technique and clinical flow
Ask questions and troubleshoot common challenges
Rebuild confidence in a real clinical setting

Clinical scheduling will be arranged directly with an AFCN Clinical Instructor, following the same process used for new student clinical placement.

Important Program Details

This is a refresher program, not a full certification
Designed for nurses with prior foot care training
One-day clinical placement (not three days)
Program investment: $750 + HST
Limited clinical availability to maintain quality education

Refund Policy
All sales are final. Due to immediate access to online course content, no refunds are provided once a participant has enrolled and accessed the program.

Who Should Enroll

Foot care nurses with outdated or inactive skills

Nurses returning to practice after time away

Nurses seeking confidence and skill reinforcement

Nurses committed to safe, professional foot care practice

Upon completion, participants will:

Feel confident returning to or continuing foot care practice
Have refreshed knowledge aligned with current AFCN standards
Strengthen hands-on skills under clinical supervision
Practice with greater clarity, safety, and professionalism