US & International Nursing Foot Care Education
The US and International Foot Care course is designed to provide a strong foundational understanding of foot health and care that can be integrated into your practice. This 100% remote, online course provides all the theoretical information required by the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses and fulfills all prerequisites for the American Foot Care Nurses Association certification exam. It is also utilized by a variety of universities and partner institutions to teach the fundamentals of foot care to Canadian nurses.
Eligibility
Nurses and/or care aids depending on jurisdiction and local regulations.
This course does not constitute a certification to practice foot care. Students must confirm scope of practice, local regulations, and rules of their jurisdiction prior to performing foot care.
Course Syllabus
- Introduction to Foot Care Nursing
- Structure and Function of the Foot
- Abnormal Conditions
- Foot Care for People with Diabetes
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Biomechanical Assessment and Gait Analysis, Orthotics, Footwear, Physiotherapy, Strength and Balance Training
- Psychosocial Aspects of Care
- Instruments Used for Footcare
- Working Safely
- Private Practice in Nursing Foot Care
- Practice Videos
- Case Studies
- Glossary of Terms
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing foot care and its practical applications.
- Fulfillment of all theoretical requirements for Canadian and American foot care nursing standards.
- Fulfills educational requirements to take the AFCNA Foot Care Certification Exam
- Continuing Education (CE) credits for American nurses through AFCNA.
- Development of skills in infection control, wound care, gait analysis, and private practice management.