IPAC Fundamentals for Foot Care Nurses: Online Workshop

Ensure your practice is meeting the updated Canadian standards for infection prevention and control. This workshop provides current and new foot care nurses the tools they will need to choose the appropriate MDR pathway for their practice, ensure the safety of the patients and staff, and promote higher IPAC standards in their community.

    1. Course Outline & Details

    2. How To Complete this Course

    3. Course Required Reading

    4. Art & Science of Foot Care 3rd Edition (2024)- IPAC Chapter 6

    1. Slide Presentation: Policies and Procedures

    2. IPAC Canada Hand Hygiene Certificate

    1. PPE Resources

    2. Slide Presentation: Personal Protective Equipment

    3. Donning Video

    4. Doffing Video

    1. MDR Resources

    2. Slide Presentation: Choosing Your MDR Pathway

    3. Optional Extra Training: CSA's MDR of Critical Foot Care Devices and Non-Critical Equipment in Health Care Certificate

    1. IPAC Terminology

    1. IPAC Fundamentals - Exam

Online Workshop Details

  • Free
  • 15 lessons
  • contains IPAC Canada's Hand Hygiene Course
  • For previous FCT students
  • For experienced or newly trained foot care nurses

Frequently Asked Questions

About the IPAC Fundamentals for Foot Care Nurses Workshop

  • What certificates do I receive after completing this course?

    You will receive 2 certificate: the IPAC Canada Hand Hygiene Certificate, and a Foot Canada Training IPAC Fundamentals Certificate.

  • How long will it take me to complete this course?

    The course is estimated to take 13 hours to complete. You will be given access to the content for 90 days from the date of registration.

  • Will I learn about what PPE I need to wear while providing foot care?

    YES! This workshop provides a list of PPE that is recommended to be worn while providing foot care, as well as the rationale behind those choices, suggestions on how to choose the right equipment, and fun videos and infographics to help guide your staff.

  • I would like to explore being a mobile foot care nurse. Will this workshop provide information on infection prevention and control beyond just clinic-based care?

    YES! This workshop specifically addresses the concerns and questions of a mobile foot care nurse. You will learn how to choose the appropriate medical device reprocessing pathway for your practice, regardless of the care setting.

  • I am worried an online course will be hard and boring... what will I find in this course?

    Our courses are designed with the adult learner in mind! We have added lots of visual aids, updated photos, and infographics to pair with our textbook and online resources. Our presentations are narrated to help you follow along, and we have even added some video content!

Ensure patient and staff safety!

Do your IPAC policies and procedures reflect the newest standards?