Foot Care Nursing

The Foot Care Nursing course provides basic and advanced education and training in the care of the middle-aged and elderly foot. This course includes in-class instruction, self-study and hands-on clinical experience. Students will typically work on 8-10 feet during the course. In addition to education for providing basic and advanced foot care, the student will learn the basics of private practice nursing and operating a small business, as well as the current best practices for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing foot care tools.
Proof of current BC LPN or RN Licensure to register.
Supplies costing approximately $550 are available at the VCC Downtown bookstore prior to first class. Please note that a textbook is required for this course. Please check the bookstore website at https://downtown.store.vcc.ca/ for textbook information and hours of operation.

Prerequisites

Proof of current BC RN/RPN/LPN Licensure required to register.

What you will learn

• Role of the Foot Care Nurse
  Structure and Function of the Foot
  Common Conditions of the Foot
  Diseases and Conditions that May Affect the Foot
  Principles of Safe and Appropriate Care of the Foot
  Demonstration and Return Demonstration (hands on work)
  Diabetes Mellitus
  Using a Rotary Tool
  Footwear
  Assessment
  Documentation
  Tools, Equipment and Supplies
  Sterilization
  Padding
  Regulation, Professional requirements, Scope of Practice
  Operating a Small Business
  Practice Standards – Private Practice and Self-Employment
  Clinical Practicum (hands on work)
  Case Studies (Group work)

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.