Shared on behalf of Confederation College

Confederation College Continuing Education will be offering the Foot Care Nurse Clinical Program this Fall. This program is designed for practical and registered nurses who wish to update their knowledge and skills.

Foot care nurses provide a thorough and comprehensive assessment of the lower limbs and have extensive knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of foot and nail conditions. They abide by proper infection control practices which are standards set by Infection Prevention and Control policies by Public Health Ontario.

To qualify for this training, students must complete an online theory course through Foot Canada Training. When the course material is finished, Continuing Education provides practical learning opportunities for students to practice in a clinical setting.

“Foot Care is an essential health care service that often goes unrecognized. As a foot care nurse and educational instructor for the foot care nursing program with Confederation College and in conjunction with Foot Canada Training, it is my goal is to raise awareness for foot health. People don’t realize how vital foot health is,” explained instructor Brette Cain, a graduate of Confederation College’s Practical Nursing program.

There is a shortage of foot care nurses in Thunder Bay and the surrounding area. Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses who are interested in upgrading their skills can register for the theory courses at any time. Clinical classroom opportunities will be available in the Fall.

The program also calls on community members who would like free services. Clients have been welcomed with no foot care issues who only require basic care, through to those with more complicated issues such as sore feet, diabetes, ingrown toenails, calluses, bunions, or ulcers, etc.

For more information about the program, visit: https://www.confederationcollege.ca/ceprogram/foot-care-nurse.