Foot Care Nurse Theory Course
New for 2024 this online course uses the updated 3rd edition of the Art & Science of Foot Care textbook.
A self-paced, 120 hour online theoretical curriculum to increase your knowledge of lower limb anatomy, common conditions and complications, diabetes, wound care biomechanics, and how they relate to your client's overall health. The course is designed to prepare a nurse for a career in nursing foot care, as a prerequisite to further clinical training. Enhanced curriculum in 2024 now includes a 250 word audiovisual glossary, videos, case studies, and integrates the CSA MDR of Critical Foot Care Devices course AND the IPAC Canada Hand Hygiene course.
Slide Presentation: Welcome to the Foot Care Nurse Theory Course
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Initial Assignment: Nursing Registration/Status Confirmation
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Course Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Self Assessment - Nursing Foot Care Knowledge and Skills
Resources
Chapter 1: Introduction (Art & Science of Foot Care 3rd Edition)
Slide Presentation : Introduction to Foot Care
Section Quiz: Introduction
Required Reading & Resources
Slide Presentation - Career Opportunities in Foot Care
Slide Presentation: The Terminology of Careers
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Optional Networking Activity
Slide Presentation: The Business of Foot Care
Section Quiz: Careers
Required Reading
Slide Presentation - Evidence-Informed Practice
Slide Presentation: The Terminology of Evidence-Informed Practice
Evidence-Informed Practice - activity
Section Quiz- Evidence-Informed Practice
Required Reading
Slide Presentation: Anatomy of the Lower Leg
Video: Lower Leg Anatomy
Slide Presentation: Anatomy & Physiology Terminology
Practical Exercise: Anatomy Activity
Section Quiz - Anatomy and Physiology
Required Reading
Slide Presentation: Foot and Nail Conditions
Slide Presentation: Terminology of Foot & Nail Conditions part 1
Slide Presentation: Terminology of Foot & Nail Conditions part 2
Section Quiz: Foot & Nail Conditions
Welcome! We can't wait for you to get started. To get the most out of this course, here are some things you need to do before you register:
Confirm you meet the requirements: You are a nurse (RN, LPN, RPN, NP) registered in a province in Canada, with an unrestricted license to practice, OR you are a nursing student in Canada
Review the FAQ section below to make sure this course is right for you (expectations, time commitment, content)
Order your textbook right away in case of delays in shipping : Art & Science of Foot Care: A Clinical Resource for Nurses in Canada -3rd Edition - Lazenby
Is This Course Right For You?
This course is designed only for nurses in Canada (RN, NP, RPN, LPN). You will be required to provide your provincial nursing registration details (no restrictions), which will be verified before you can complete the course.
This course is designed to be completed at your own pace. There are no live components (webinars, group activities, etc). However, once you start the CSA course in section 6 (IPAC Section) you will have 90 days to complete it. This time restriction is only for the CSA course content.
After successfully completing the FCN Theory course, nurses new to foot care are expected to complete in-person clinical training in order to work as a Foot Care Nurse in Canada.
Students are expected to purchase the following textbook prior to the course start date: Art & Science of Foot Care: A Clinical Resource for Nurses in Canada (3rd Edition-2024) - by Cindy Lazenby RN.
This course was designed to be completed in approximately 110 hours. Students will have 52 weeks to complete the course, after which time their access to the online content will be discontinued.
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I just finished the online FCN Theory Course. Thanks a lot for making this course, I find it is well structured, clearly presented. I really like the part yo...
Read MoreI just finished the online FCN Theory Course. Thanks a lot for making this course, I find it is well structured, clearly presented. I really like the part you introduce the career path, which is super important and beneficial for people who is interested in foot care.
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