HLHS 745V - Advanced Nursing Foot Care Micro-Credential

Course Description

Receive up to $3,500 in tuition support towards this course!

Seats in this course may be partially or fully covered by the StrongerBC future skills grant for eligible learners. Check your eligibility and apply here.

Develop the skills needed to be a Foot Care Nurse in this Advanced Foot Care Course. Designed for a licensed nurse to gain additional knowledge about foot care, so that you can expand your practice to include this work. 

Everything you need to work as a Foot Care Nurse is delivered here. Whether you are currently providing foot care or considering starting this as a new career, this course is a safe investment for a career as a Foot Care Nurse in client homes, care facilities or clinics. 

Course Outline

Online Study Portion

Complete 114.5 hours of comprehensive theory to prepare you for career opportunities in the field of Foot Care Nursing.  Guided online self-study modules and customized, instructor-led instructional videos provide flexible step-by-step guided study at your own pace over up to 6 weeks. The course includes an in depth focus on sterilization and diabetes according to Best Practice Guidelines. Complete online assignments for immediate feedback. Topics in this portion include:

1. Introduction to Foot Care Nursing  
2. Structure and Function of the Foot  
3. Abnormal Conditions  
4. Foot Care for People with Diabetes  
5. Wound Care  
6. Infection Control  
7. Biomechanical Assessment and Gait Analysis, Orthotics, Footwear, Physiotherapy, Strength and Balance Training  
8. Psychosocial Aspects of Care  
9. Private Practice in Nursing Foot Care  
10. Instruments and Preparing for Clinical  
11. Case Study 
12. Interactive Glossary

Clinical Practicum and Instruction Portion

Complete 21 hours of classroom and clinical practice, hosted by Camosun College. You will spend time with an instructor, reviewing foot care assessment skills and practicing using proper tools and equipment.  Following these activities, you will spend performing foot care on client's feet under the guidance and supervision of your instructor. This course provides theoretical information and a clinical practicum that meets the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses competency document.

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Prerequisites

• Access to the internet for the online theory component.
• Ability to attend assigned clinical dates and location. 
• Active nursing license in BC and are in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and midwives (BCCNM).
• Out of province nurses will need to connect with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) to obtain a temporary license for educational purposes to attend clinical. 

Notes

This Advanced Nursing Foot Care course is aligned with the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses (CAFCN) Competency Framework (2025) and provides comprehensive education in foot care nursing.

The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is planning to launch Foot Care Nursing Certification in September 2026. The education hours completed in this course can be applied toward the educational requirements for certification, and include your clinical hours towards your practice hours; however, nurses should refer to the CNA for the full certification requirements and eligibility criteria. For more information, visit https://www.cna-aiic.ca. This course is a positive step in your professional development and can help start your journey toward eventual certification if that is your goal.

Out-of-province nurses are welcome but should confirm requirements with their nursing regulatory body and ensure they have an active nursing license in BC (BCCNM) for the clinical component. Many out-of-province nurses take this course; however, there are additional steps and requirements to complete before participating in clinical practice.

Please be advised that clinical hours and schedules are subject to change.

Supported by the Province of British Columbia