Committed to Ongoing Education for Canadian Foot Care Nurses

Updated February 19, 2013

Certification for Foot Care Nurses

“The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) manages the only national nursing certification program in Canada.” Presently there exists a certification process for 19 different nursing specialty areas. (Quote from their website)

The Mission of the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses is to advance the practice of foot care through a collaborative and networking process for all individuals providing foot care. One of the four goals of CAFCN is to “develop educational opportunities, national guidelines, and a certification process for nursing foot care.” This will involve developing the core competencies with a bibliography for nursing foot care in Canada and this has begun with the formation of the CAFCN Education Committee at the May 30, 2010 1st AGM in Kingston, Ontario.

We expect that certification for foot care will take some time and until that process is complete CAFCN does not endorse a particular nursing foot care course as one that will lead to or guarantee certification. We have no influence over curriculum or learning outcomes of individual foot care courses.

What we DO recommend is that no matter which nursing foot care course that you have taken or will take that ALL foot care nurses make continuous learning activities a part of their ongoing nursing practice and maintain records of their learning activities as required by your provincial governing nursing body (the college or association that renews your yearly nursing license to practice).

See CNA’s website for more information about Certification. »

This CNA Certification web page has information on: History, Specialties/Areas of Nursing Practice, Initial Certification, Financial Information, Maintain, Credential, FAQ’s and Resources.

Frequently Asked Questions about Certification for Foot Care Nurses

(Click on the question to see the answer on the certification page.)

• Didn’t I become a certified foot care nurse when I took my foot care course? »
• How can I become a certified foot care nurse in Canada? »
• I practice now as a foot care nurse. What can I do now if I can’t become certified? »
• Once the process for certification for nursing foot care is available, will I have to certify? »
• Will I have to certify as a foot care nurse in order to continue to see my own clients? »
• Will I have to take another foot care course to become a certified foot care nurse? »
• What about the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) Certification for Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)? »

Nursing Foot Care Courses in Canada

DISCLAIMER

• The following listing of foot care courses is for informational purposes only.
• CAFCN does not endorse any of these courses or have any influence over curriculum, course material, educational outcomes or acceptance for billing and insurance purposes.
• CAFCN is listing only foot care courses that require a current nursing licence as a prerequisite (RN, LPN or RPN) and are at least 35 hours in length.
• All nurses are advised to evaluate their own learning needs and to choose educational activity that meets the standards of their governing nursing body.
• Requirement needed to obtain 3rd party billing status or a foot care provider authorization number vary from province to province and are different for individual insurance providers.
• All nurses are advised to verify ahead of time that any course that they take will enable them to meet the local requirements and needs in their area of planned practice.

If you would like to see a Foot Care Course listed here, please complete the form provided by clicking on the button or email education@cafcn.ca for more information.

Courses

• Eastern (NL, NS, NB, PEI)
• Central (QC, ON)
• Western (MB, SK, AB, BC)
• Northern (YK, NWT, NNT)

Eastern (NL, NS, NB, PEI)

Basic and Advanced Foot Care Mangement
Institution or Organization	Care-Ed the Learning Centre
Location	Saint John, NB
Admission Requirements	RN, LPN, RNP registered in jurisdiction of residence
Method of Delivery	Classsroom, 7 presenters, and practicum
Theory Hours	26 hours
Practical Experience Hours	14 hours
Credit	Certificate of Completion - must attend all sessions
Contact website	www.seniorwatch.com
Email	train@seniorwatch.com
Phone	506-634-8906
Address	33 Hanover Street, Saint John, NB E2L 3G1

Foot Care Management Refresher
Institution or Organization	Care-Ed the Learning Centre
Location	Saint John, NB
Admission Requirements	Certificate in Basic and Advanced Foot Care Management
Method of Delivery	Classroom and practicum
Theory Hours	8 hours *NB THIS IS A REFRESHER COURSE ONLY*
Practical Experience Hours	8 hours *NB THIS IS A REFRESHER COURSE ONLY*
Credit	Certificate of Completion - must attend all sessions
Website	www.seniorwatch.com
Email	train@seniorwatch.com
Phone	506-634-8906
Address	33 Hanover Street, Saint John, NB E2L 3G1

Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care
Institution or Organization	Foot Care Nova Scotia
Location	Various Regions of Nova Scotia
Admission Requirements	RNs and LPNs (actively licensed)
Method of Delivery	Classroom and practicum
Theory Hours	32 hours
Practical Experience Hours	28 hours
Credit	Certificate of Completion - must attend all sessions
Email	rilla@ns.sympatico.ca or apetten@ns.sympatico.ca
Phone	902-453-0654 and 902-453-2737
Address	2 Cascade Drive, Halifax, NS B3M 1Z3

Basic Foot Care Workshop
Institution or Organization	Foot Care Nova Scotia
Location	Various Regions of Nova Scotia
Admission Requirements	RNs and LPNs (actively licensed)
Method of Delivery	Classroom with practicum
Theory Hours	6 hours
Practical Experience Hours	2 hours
Credit	Certificate of Completion
Email	rilla@ns.sympatico.ca or apetten@ns.sympatico.ca
Phone	902-453-0654 and 902-453-2737
Address	2 Cascade Drive, Halifax, NS B3M 1Z3

Nursing Assessment for Foot Care
Institution or Organization	Foot Care Nova Scotia
Location	Various Regions of Nova Scotia
Admission Requirements	RNs and LPNs (actively licensed) who have taken ‘Basic Foot Care Workshop'
Method of Delivery	Classroom with practicum
Theory Hours	2.5 hours
Practical Experience Hours	1.5 hours
Credit	Certificate of Completion
Email	rilla@ns.sympatico.ca or apetten@ns.sympatico.ca
Phone	902-453-0654 and 902-453-2737
Address	2 Cascade Drive, Halifax, NS B3M 1Z3

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Central (QC, ON)

Foot Care Nurse EDUCATOR Program
Institution or Organization	Foot Care Kingston
Locations	Theory and mentorship in your own community. Clinical is held twice a year in Kingston, Ontario, but can also be available at other community colleges across Canada.
Admission Requirements	Current nursing licence (RN, LPN or RPN); prerequisites are listed on our website
Method of Delivery	Distance/Online Education, Mentorship Program and Clinical
Theory Hours	40 hours
Practical Experience Hours	160 hours (monthly teleconferences, assignments, mentorship and clinical)
Credit	200 hour 'Certificate of Achievement' is awarded to nurses that meet all minimum course requirements and pass all assignments
Website	www.footcarekingston.com
Email	Cindy Lazenby: cindy@footcarekingston.com
Phone	Please send an email to set up a phone appointment
Address	P.O. Box #44, Camden East, ON K0K 1J0

Foot Care Nurse Program
Institution or Organization	Foot Care Kingston
Locations	Theory and mentorship in your own community. Clinical is held twice a year in Kingston, Ontario, but can also be available at other community colleges across Canada.
Admission Requirements	Current nursing licence (RN, LPN or RPN); prerequisites are listed on our website
Method of Delivery	Distance/Online Education, Mentorship Program and Clinical
Theory Hours	119 hours
Practical Experience Hours	61 hours (monthly teleconferences, assignments, mentorship and clinical)
Credit	180 hour 'Certificate of Achievement' is awarded to nurses that meet all minimum course requirements and pass all assignments
Website	www.footcarekingston.com
Email	Cindy Lazenby: cindy@footcarekingston.com
Phone	Please send an email to set up a phone appointment.
Address	P.O. Box #44, Camden East, ON K0K 1J0

Private Practice
Institution or Organization	Foot Care Kingston
Locations	Theory and mentorship in your own community
Admission Requirements	Current nursing license (RN, LPN, or RPN); prerequisites are listed on our website
Method of Delivery	Distance/online education, mentorship program and discussion board
Theory Hours	79 hours
Practical Experience Hours	21 hours (monthly teleconferences, assignments and mentorship)
Credit	100 hour 'Certificate of Achievement' is awarded to nurses that meet all minimum course requirements and pass all assignments.
Website	www.footcarekingston.com
Email	cindy@footcarekingston.com
Phone	Please send an email to set up a phone appointment.
Address	P.O. Box #44, Camden East, ON K0K 1J0

Advanced Nursing Foot care Certificate
Institution or Organization	College of Health Studies
Location	Brampton, ON
Admission Requirements	Current nursing license RN /RPN or LPN, criminal reference check for the vulnerable sector, hepatitis B vaccine, TB Mantoux skin test, membership with RNAO or RPNAO or nursing association in your province for liability insurance. If not member you be expected to obtain liability insurance.
Method of Delivery	Classroom, in class lab, clinical placement at a diabetic clinic, 20 case studies, distance/on line education and final foot care exam.
Theory Hours	45 hours = 10 hours pre-study plus 35 hours classroom.
Practical Experience Hours	8 hours practical in a diabetic clinic, plus 20 case studies utilizing the high risk assessment and nursing process. (Note each complete case study duration varies between 2 and 2hours 30 minutes). For nurses who are completing the program by distance education, they will be expected to complete 30 case studies attend the diabetic foot care care clinic for 1 full day, or mentor ship with a foot care nurse in their respective communities and pass the final foot care exam.
Credit	Advanced Nursing foot care Certificate. Tax receipt for total tuition fee paid. Reimbursement of up to $1500 if member of the nursing associations in Ontario for tuition fee paid
Website	www.collegeofhealthstudies.com
Email	info@collegeofhealthstudies.com
Phone	905-452-8139 or 905-965-1966
Address	18 Queen Street East, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2

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Western (MB, SK, AB, BC)

Nursing Foot Care
Institution or Organization	Assiniboine Community College, Continuing Education Studies
Locations	Brandon and Winnipeg, Manitoba
Admission Requirements	Nursing degree, diploma or certificate with current nursing registration
Method of Delivery	Classroom and field experience
Theory Hours	116 hours
Practical Experience Hours	32 hours
Credit	Document of Achievement to students completing all 7 courses
Website	public.assiniboine.net Select Continuing Studies, Programs and Nursing Foot Care
Email	continuingstudies@assiniboine.net
Phone	204.725.8725 Toll Free: 800.862.6307 ext.6965 Fax: 204.725.8740

Principles and Practices of Foot Care NURS 1656
Institution or Organization	Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology
Location	Regina, Saskatchewan
Admission Requirements	LPN/RN/RPN
Method of Delivery	Distance
Theory Hours	40 hours
Practical Experience Hours	12 hours
Credit	Non-credit
Website	www.goSIAST.com
Email	nursingconed@siast.sk.ca
Phone	306.775.7689 or Toll free 1.866.goSIAST (467-4278)
Address	SIAST Wascana Campus 4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina, SK S4P 3A3

Nursing Foot Care
Institution or Organization	Devon Foot Care
Locations	Selected nursing facilities in Edmonton area
Admission Requirements	Current LPN or RN or RPN with proof of licensure
Method of Delivery	Theory and practical facilitated by professionals in their respective areas of expertise
Theory Hours	10 hours Pre-study and 40 hours classroom
Practical Experience Hours	14 hours
Website	www.devonfootcare.com
Email	lori@devonfootcare.com
Phone	780-987-2273
Address	P.O. Box 5482, Devon, AB, T9G 1Y2

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Northern (YK, NWT, NNT)

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