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Pedicure

Seneca Medical Foot Care
Theory and Clinical Training 
offers

√ Starter kit (Instruments)

√ Infection Prevention and Control - Foot Care Medical reprocessing

√ Podiatry skill (basic)

√ Foot Reflexology (basic)

√ Diabetes Management in Foot Care

√ Nursing Entrepreneurship – Independent Practice

Mani Pedi

Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care Course

Day 1

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  • Seneca Medical Foot Care History

  • Objectives: Foot Care Management

  • Foot Care Advancement in Canada

  • Evidenced Based Practice

  • Organizations and Associations

  • CNO, CAFCN, RNAO & RPNAO, PUBLIC HEALTH ONTARIO

  • NEI - Continuing Education Grant

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Human Body Systems

  • Integumentary System

  • Cardiovascular System

  • Nervous System

  • Endocrine System

  • Musculoskeletal System (Bone, Foot, Joints, ligaments and tendons)

  • Interdisciplinary Team

  • Assessment (IPPA)

  • Resources

Reflexology

Day 2

  • Anatomical Locations

  • Movements of the foot

  • Biomechanics

  • Foot Conditions (Descriptions, causes and treatments)

  • Common abnormal foot conditions

  • Skin abnormalities

  • Structural abnormalities

  • Inflammation

  • Circulation abnormalities

  • Sensation abnormalities

Test 1

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Day 3

·        Nail parts and function

·        Abnormalities Nail Conditions

·        External and Internal Factors

·        Instruments (Basic and Advanced)

·        Therapeutic Aids and its functions

·        Equipment (Clinic or Visiting)

·        First Kit Aid

·        Resources

Intensive Diabetic Care For Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Day 3: Diabetic Nursing (DM)

Clinical Practice Guidelines

RNAO – Best Practice Guidelines

Diabetes Canada

Diabetes Mellitus

Types of Diabetes

Complications

Neuropathy

Diabetes Management

Foot Conditions Associated with Diabetes

Assessment and Forms

Role of the Foot Care Nurse and Interdisciplinary Team

Continuing Education and client Foot Care Education

Diabetic Foot Care

Wound Care

Resources

Day 4: IPAC -Foot Care

  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Foot Care

  • Nurse’s Responsibilities

  • Basic Principles as Public Health Agency of Canada  (PHAC)

  • Foot Care Best Practice in Canada

  • Sterilization vs. Disinfection vs. Medical Reprocessing

  • Hand Hygiene

  • Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPE’s)

  • Covid - 19

  • Safety Working Methods

  • Steps and Guidelines – cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing & storing

  • IPAC Tools (Pre-empt, Sterilization and Autoclave)

  • Storage

  • Record Keeping

  • Do we soak feet?

  • Single use vs. multiple use vs. one patient use items

  • Public Health Ontario (PHO)

  • Resources

Test 2

Boss Mug

Day 4: B.Y.O.B. (Be Your Own Boss)

10 tips to become a successful Foot Care Nurse Entrepreneur 


Other Supplies

Office equipment needs

List of Foot Care Businesses

Filing your Taxes

Invoicing/Billings

Suppliers

Marketing Strategies

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CLINICAL TRAINING

Course Description and Course Outline

Clinical Training/practicum is designed for Foot Care Students who have completed the Theory Course, for 45 hours via e-learning.

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Clinical Training requires 50 hours, comprehensive, informative, fast-track and on site and hands-on field placement. Clinical training is the application of all theory portion of Foot Care. Guaranteed ongoing supervision and hands-on of more than 20 feet dealing with various medical foot concerns.

Clinical Training at Clinic, Group Homes,  NP Led Community Center, Home visiting,  Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Retirement Homes and Reactivation Community Center.

Theory and Clinical Training Course Includes: 1 bag of starter kit (2 sets of basic foot care tools, 1 disinfecting tray, 1 first aid, foot care products), Infection Prevention and Control – Foot Care - Medical Reprocessing - Spaulding Classification, Podiatry skill (basic), Foot Reflexology (basic), Diabetes Management in Foot Care - Inlow's 60-second Diabetic Foot Screen for HIGH-RISK DIABETIC FOOT, using 10-g Semmes-Weinstein monofilament and 128-Hz tuning fork , Business Opportunities – Independent/Private Practice.

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This program strictly abides to current CNO Standards and Guidelines, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, Diabetes Canada, CAFCN and Public Health Ontario.

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CLINICAL TRAINING

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DAY 1:  Debriefing the Theory Part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care. Students will be expected to be in the clinic. Familiarize yourself with IPAC practices, PPE's protocols, and documentation (Consent, Intake, and Progress Notes). Students will learn about diabetes management, IPAC, basic podiatry, and instruments, tools, and products. Independent practice introduction. Nurse Entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, taxation, billings, insurances etc. 

 

DAY 2: The student will be in the clinic. The student will observe the foot care treatment that will be conducted by the clinical director. Students will be paired up to perform foot care treatments (students will be asked not to cut their toenails for at least 6 weeks). Consent forms and assessment forms will be filled out. The student will start the foot care treatment (start to finish). Complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

 

DAY 3:  Students will be in the community. The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will conduct consent and assess the client's feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. Complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

 

DAY 4: Students will be at the retirement home (4-6 patients). The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will give consent and assess their feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. The student will trim or cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.

 

DAY 5:  Students will be at the community center home (4-6 patients). The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will give consent and assess their feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. The student will trim or cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

 

Receiving recognition for the successful completion of the foot care course.

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Foot Canada Training - Post-Theory Clinical Training

Course Description

 

This Course is designed for Foot Care Students who have completed the Theory Course at Foot Canada Training.

It's 50 hours, comprehensive, informative, fast-track and on site and hands-on field placement. Guaranteed ongoing supervision and hands-on of more than 20 feet dealing with various medical foot concerns. Clinical Training at Clinics, Community/Visiting Foot Care Nurse, Retirement Homes. 

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This program strictly abides to current CNO Standards and Guidelines, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, Diabetes Canada, CAFCN and Public Health Ontario.

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Requirements:

  • Foot Care Certification - indicated the date of completion

  • Foot Care Course Description and Course Outline

  • CNO registration

  • Liability Insurance

  • Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)

  • Covid Vaccination

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CLINICAL TRAINING

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DAY 1:  Debriefing the Theory Part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care. Students will be expected to be in the clinic. Familiarize yourself with IPAC practices, PPE's protocols, and documentation (Consent, Intake, and Progress Notes). Students will learn about diabetes management, IPAC, basic podiatry, and instruments, tools, and products.

 

DAY 2: The student will be in the clinic. The student will observe the foot care treatment that will be conducted by the clinical director. Students will be paired up to perform foot care treatments (students will be asked not to cut their toenails for at least 6 weeks). Consent forms and assessment forms will be filled out. The student will start the foot care treatment (start to finish). Complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

 

DAY 3:  Students will be in the community. The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will conduct consent and assess the client's feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. Complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

 

DAY 4: Students will be at the retirement home (4-6 patients). The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will give consent and assess their feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. The student will trim or cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.

 

DAY 5:  Students will be at the community center home (4-6 patients). The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will give consent and assess their feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. The student will trim or cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

Receiving recognition for the successful completion of the foot care course.

Refresher Foot Care course

Refresher Foot Care Course is a 35 hours combination of e-learning and onsite hands-on Clinical Trainings.  This course allows student to enhance learnt knowledge and apply with full confidence in the field. 
Refresher Course designed for registered staff who completed the Foot Care course and achieved certification more than 3 years, and unable to practice as a foot care nurse. 

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Requirements:

  • Foot Care Certification - indicated the date of completion

  • Foot Care Course Description and Course Outline

  • CNO registration

  • Liability Insurance

  • Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)

  • Covid Vaccination

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Clinical Trainings

DAY 1:  Debriefing the Theory Part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care. Students will be expected to be in the clinic. Familiarize yourself with IPAC practices, PPE's protocols, and documentation (Consent, Intake, and Progress Notes). Students will learn about diabetes management, IPAC, basic podiatry, and instruments, tools, and products.

 

DAY 2:  Students will be in the community. The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will conduct consent and assess the client's feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. Complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

 

DAY 3: Students will be at the retirement home (4-6 patients). The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will give consent and assess their feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. The student will trim or cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.

 

Receiving recognition for the successful completion of the foot care course.

 

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Mentorship Foot Care Course

Course Description

 

Mentorship Foot Care Course is a 35 hours combination of e-learning and onsite hands-on Clinical Trainings. It's a 1 student:1 Educator session, this course allows student to enhance learnt knowledge and apply with full confidence in the field. 
Mentorship Course offers for registered staff who completed the Foot Care course and achieved certification less than 3 years, fresh graduate, doesn't have enough Clinical Trainings and would like more exposure and experience.

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Requirements:

  • Foot Care Certification - indicated the date of completion

  • Foot Care Course Description and Course Outline

  • CNO registration

  • Liability Insurance

  • Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)

  • Covid Vaccination

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CLINICAL TRAINING

DAY 1:  Debriefing the Theory Part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care. Students will be expected to be in the clinic. Familiarize yourself with IPAC practices, PPE's protocols, and documentation (Consent, Intake, and Progress Notes). Students will learn about diabetes management, IPAC, basic podiatry, and instruments, tools, and products.

 

DAY 2:  Students will be in the community. The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will conduct consent and assess the client's feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. Complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practices.

 

DAY 3: Students will be at the retirement home (4-6 patients). The student will perform a full-foot care treatment on a client. The student will give consent and assess their feet, skin, and nails. Will fill out intake forms. The student will trim or cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health education, inform recommendations (if applicable), and observe cleaning techniques. Students will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.

 

Receiving recognition for the successful completion of the foot care course.

 

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