Registered Nurse. Nursing Foot Care. Foot Care Course. International Educated Nurse.
Seneca Medical Foot Care
Theory and Clinical Training
offers
√ Starter kit (Instruments)
√ Infection Prevention and Control - Foot Care
√ Podiatry skill (basic)
√ Foot Reflexology (basic)
√ Diabetes Management in Foot Care
√ Nursing Entrepreneurship – Independent Practice
Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care Course
Day 1
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
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
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
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
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
CLINICAL TRAINING
Course Description and Course Outline
Clinical Training/practicum is designed for Foot Care Students who have completed the Theory Course, for 40 hours via e-learning.
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 Clinics, Community/Visiting Foot Care Nurse, Retirement Homes. Theory and Clinical Training Course ONLY Includes: Starter kit (Instruments), Infection Prevention and Control – Foot Care, Podiatry skill (basic), Foot Reflexology (basic), Diabetes Management in Foot Care, Business Opportunities – Independent/Private Practice.
This program strictly abides to current CNO Standards and Guidelines, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, CAFCN and Public Health Ontario.
COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1: Debriefing the Theory part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care. Student will be expected to be in the field, community or clinic. Student/s will be encouraged not to cut their toenails for at least 4-6 weeks for Day 1 or Day 2, practicum. Student/s will be trimming/clipping each other's toenails. Demonstrating IPAC practices (cleaning, disinfection and sterilization), PPE's protocols, documentation (Consent, Intake and Progress notes). Student will observe the Foot Care Treatment that will be conducted by the Clinical Director.
DAY 2: Student will be in the community or clinic. Student will perform some foot care treatment on a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will start to trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 3: Student will be in the community or clinic. Student will perform full foot care treatment on a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 4: Student will be at the Retirement home (4-6 patients). Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 5: Student will be at the Retirement home (4-6 patients). Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 6:
Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will learn Business Opportunities and Marketing strategies.
Completion of Hours, filling out Evaluation Form. Receiving Certification.
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.
This program strictly abides to current CNO Standards and Guidelines, RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, CAFCN and Public Health Ontario.
COURSE EVALUATION
DAY 1: Debriefing the Theory part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care. Student will be expected to be in the field, community or clinic. Familiarized with IPAC practices, PPE's protocols, documentation (Consent, Intake and Progress notes). Student will observe the Foot Care Treatment that will be conducted by the Clinical Director.
DAY 2: Student will be in the community or clinic. Student will perform some foot care treatment on a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will start to trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 3: Student will be in the community or clinic. Student will perform full foot care treatment on a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 4: Student will be at the Retirement home (4-6 patients). Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 5: Student will be at the Retirement home (4-6 patients). Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will fill out Intake Forms. Student will trim/cut clients nails, complete documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendations (if applicable) and will observe cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding of instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 6:
Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will learn Business Opportunities and Marketing strategies.
Completion of Hours, filling out Evaluation Form. Receiving Certification.
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.
COURSE EVALUATION
DAY 1-2: Read and understand the Theory part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care.
DAY 3: Student will be at the community or clinic. Student will perform some foot care treatment to a client. Student will conduct consent, assess feet, skin and nails. Will conduct fill up Intake Forms. Student will start trim/cut client nails, completed documentation, render health teaching, will inform recommendation (if applicable) and will observe for cleaning techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding instruments. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 4: Student will be at the Retirement home. Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will assess feet and nails, health teaching, trim/cut client nails, documentation, and sterilization techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding, instruments and applications. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 5: Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will learn Business Opportunities and teaching Marketing strategies.
Completion of Hours, filling up Evaluation Form. Handing the Certification.
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.
COURSE EVALUATION
DAY 1-2: Read and understand the Theory part of Basic and Advanced Diabetic Nursing Foot Care.
DAY 3: Student will be at the community and at clinic. Student will assess feet and nails, health teaching, trim/cut client nails, documentation, and sterilization techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding, techniques, and strategies of assessing feet, trimming/cutting nails, holding foot care instruments and applications.
DAY 4: Student will be at the Retirement home. Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will assess feet and nails, health teaching, trim/cut client nails, documentation, and sterilization techniques. Student will be observed for proper holding, instruments and applications. Ongoing observation of IPAC and PPE's practice.
DAY 5:
Student will perform full foot care treatment to a client. Student will learn Business Opportunities and teaching Marketing strategies.
Completion of Hours, filling up Evaluation Form. Handing the Certification.