Art & Science of Foot Care

A comprehensive exploration of the anatomy and physiology of the lower leg, common foot & nail conditions, complications due to diabetes, and an introduction to wound care, biomechanics and foot care as a profession.

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A self-paced, 100 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 overall health. Enhanced curriculum in 2024 now includes a 250 word audiovisual glossary, videos, case studies, and provides a discount for the the CSA MDR of Critical Foot Care Devices course.

1. Slide Presentation: Welcome to the Art & Science of Foot Care
2. Get Help or Contact Your Instructor
3. Thinkific App
4. Course Resources
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. Self Assessment - Nursing Foot Care Knowledge and Skills
1. Resources
2. Chapter 1: Introduction (Art & Science of Foot Care 3rd Edition)
3. Slide Presentation : Introduction to Foot Care
4. Section Quiz: Introduction
1. Required Reading & Resources
2. Slide Presentation - Career Opportunities in Foot Care
3. Slide Presentation: The Terminology of Careers
4. Optional Networking Activity
5. Slide Presentation: The Business of Foot Care
6. Section Quiz: Careers
1. Required Reading
2. Slide Presentation - Evidence-Informed Practice
3. Slide Presentation: The Terminology of Evidence-Informed Practice
4. Evidence-Informed Practice - activity
5. Section Quiz- Evidence-Informed Practice
1. Required Reading
2. Slide Presentation: Anatomy of the Lower Leg
3. Video: Lower Leg Anatomy
4. Slide Presentation: Anatomy & Physiology Terminology
5. Practical Exercise: Anatomy Activity
6. Section Quiz - Anatomy and Physiology
1. Required Reading
2. Slide Presentation: Foot and Nail Conditions
3. Slide Presentation: Terminology of Foot & Nail Conditions part 1
4. Slide Presentation: Terminology of Foot & Nail Conditions part 2
5. Section Quiz: Foot & Nail Conditions
1. Slide Presentation: Policies and Procedures
2. IPAC Canada Hand Hygiene Certificate
3. PPE Resources
4. Slide Presentation: Understanding PPE in foot care settings
5. Foot Canada Training: Donning Video
6. Foot Canada Training: Doffing Video
7. MDR Resources
8. Slide Presentation: Choosing Your MDR Pathway
9. CSA: MDR of Critical Foot Care Devices and Non-Critical Equipment in Health Care Certificate (OPTIONAL)
10. IPAC Terminology
11. Section Quiz - IPAC
1. Required Reading & Resources
2. Slide Presentation: Falls Prevention for Seniors
3. Terminology: The Multi-Disciplinary Foot Health Team
4. Section 7: Quiz
1. Required Reading
2. Terminology of Biomechanics, Footwear, Orthoses and Padding
3. Slide Presentation: Biomechanics & Gait Analysis
4. VIDEO: Introduction to Gait Analysis & Biomechanics
5. Section 8: Quiz
1. Required Reading & Extra Resources
2. VIDEO: Diabetes Simplified
3. Slide Presentation - Diabetes and Foot Care
4. Slide Presentation - Case Study: Complications due to Diabetes
5. Terminology of Diabetes
6. Quiz- Diabetes
1. Required Reading & Resources
2. Slide Presentation: Wounds and Foot Care
3. Terminology of Wounds and Foot Care
4. Section Quiz - Wounds and Foot Care
1. Required Reading
2. Slide Presentation: Foot Care in Practice
3. VIDEO: Introduction to Monofilament Testing
4. VIDEO: How to use the Foot Health Checklist
5. Downloadable Resources
1. Final Exam Preparation Tips
2. Foot Care Nurse Theory: Final Exam

Course Details

$800.00
69 lessons
Certificate of Completion
Textbook sold separately
Open to all medical professionals

Preparing for the Art & Science of Foot Care course:

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:

Are you are a Canadian nurse (RN, LPN, RPN, NP) who wants to become a foot care nurse? If YES, you should take the Foot Care Nurse Theory Course instead (as it is a prerequisite to mandatory clinical training)
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

Online FCN Theory Course

Is This Course Right For You?

Who can take this course?

Anyone interested in learning more about lower limb health can take this course! If you are a Canadian nurse looking to become a foot care nurse, this is NOT the course for you. You must take the Foot Care Nurse Theory Course as a prerequisite to your Clinical Training (this course will not count).
Are there any live components?

This course is designed to be completed at your own pace. There are no live components (webinars, group activities, etc).
Is there a textbook for this course?

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.
How long do I have to complete the course?

This course was designed to be completed in approximately 100 hours. Students will have 26 weeks to complete the course, after which time their access to the online content will be discontinued.

Textbook

Art & Science of Foot Care: A Multidisciplinary Resource - 3rd Edition

Currently the #1 textbook being used for Foot Care Nurse courses in Canada. Contains coloured photos and medical illustrations and a 350 word glossary. Required Reading for the Art & Science of Foot Care online course.

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Reviews from Recent Students

Great Course

Mohan Li

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...

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 you introduce the career path, which is super important and beneficial for people who is interested in foot care.

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interesting material

Anne MacDougall

easy to follow and well laid out; quite user friendly

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Excited to continue to grow!

Sarah Zappia

I enjoyed this program. I have advanced my knowledge in Foot Care and am excited to continue to grow in this practice.

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Excellent course

Nancy Kilborn

The Online FCN Theory Course is an excellent course

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Meet Your Instructor

Instructor Cindy Lazenby

Cindy Lazenby, founding President of Foot Canada Training and lead author of Art and Science of Foot Care: A Clinical Resource for Nurses in Canada, has been a Registered Nurse since 1981, a Foot Care Nurse provider and Educator since 1993, and she is currently Foot Canada Training’s Education Advisor. In 2010, Cindy was a founding contributor and the first Chair of the CAFCN (Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses).

Foot Canada Training

Foot Canada Training is a nursing foot care education company that supports nationwide education opportunities by offering online Foot Care Nurse training, and by providing Foot Care Nurse Educators, health agencies and post-secondary institutions access to our curriculum for clinical courses and advanced skills workshops. Our curriculum is peer-reviewed, current and meets the standards set by the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses' National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada.

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