| Program | Advanced Foot Care Nurse Clinical Training Component |
|---|---|
| Provider | AFCN Learning Institute, Lakeshore, Ontario |
| Tuition | $1,400 CAD + HST |
| Format | 3 days (about 24 hours) of in-person, hands-on clinical training in a busy foot care clinic and/or facility setting, including a half day in a sterilization room |
| Who can enrol | Nurses who have already completed a recognized foot care nurse theory program from another provider, such as a college program |
| Scheduling | Clinical days are booked to fit your schedule |
| Supplies | All supplies for practising foot care are provided |
| Credential | Advanced Foot Care Nurse Certificate of Completion, on proof of a recognized theory program and successful completion of the 3-day clinical |
| Clinical locations | 32+ clinical partners across Canada and the US |
| Standards | Aligned with the CAFCN National Competencies 2025 and IPAC Canada practice standards |
In this course, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in a busy foot care clinic and/or a facility setting over a period of three days.
We understand the importance of flexibility in scheduling, which is why we will work with you to find the best days that accommodate your availability.
To be eligible for this course, you must have successfully completed a recognized Foot Care Nurse “Theory Program”, such as Foot Canada, Feet for Life, PedED, Ruth Ruttan, or foot programs at colleges.
As part of this course, you will receive three days of personalized training in our thriving foot care business, where you will learn the most effective techniques from our experienced foot care nurses. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain extensive practice and receive expert advice in a facility setting.
Rest assured, all necessary supplies for practicing foot care will be provided. Furthermore, you will receive comprehensive training in a state-of-the-art sterilization room for a half day.
Upon proof of completion of a recognized Foot Care Nurse Theory Program and successful completion of the 3-day hands-on Clinical Training with AFCN, you will be awarded an Advanced Foot Care Nurse Certificate of Completion.
Enrolling in this hands-on clinical course is highly affordable at a cost of $1400.00 plus HST.
Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your nursing career and join the ranks of skilled and knowledgeable foot care nurses.
Sterilization- Reprocessing
Equipment and Tool Review
Diabetic Onlows tool
Custom Footwear Measuring
Compression Sock Measuring and Education
Products for Offloading
Podiatry Drill and Burr Training
Fungal Nail Care
Wart Care
Ingrown Nail Care
Forms needed in footcare, consent, charting and patient education
Corn Care
Diabetic Care
Diabetic Socks
Management of working area, Supplies to be used – Foot Care set-up
Infection Control/PPE Procedures
(Hands, Mask, Gown, Linen, Tools, disinfect work area
Clinical foot assessment of client
Gait analysis
Foot care protocol for care
Callus care
Choose Your Clinical Partner Location for 3 days of Hands-On Experience
The Role of a Medical Foot Care Nurse
Foot Nursing as a Specialty!
CAFCN National Competencies
Resource: CNO- Scope of Practice
College Of Nurses and Independent Practice
Congratulations
What's Next....
Certificate of Completion Information
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