The Advanced Nursing Foot Care course offered by PED - Education Inc. is the most comprehensive course available for nurses wanting the pursue a career as a foot care nurse. The course provides comprehensive theoretical knowledge in topics ranging from structure and function the foot, abnormal conditions, clients with diabetes, psychosocial behavior and operating a foot care business. This theoretical component is completely online with access to discussions with colleagues and the instructor.
Students will apply theoretical knowledge gained in the online component to complete foot care assessments and conduct foot care services to clients under the supervision of a practicing foot care nurse. The clinical portion of the course will be completed at a local long-term care facility that serves residents of the downtown eastside of Vancouver. This setting is unique to the VCC Foot Care Nursing course, and students will have an opportunity to work with a variety of residents with unique and diverse challenges.
Students must have an active BC nursing license and be in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Students should have reliable access to the internet, be able to print documents, and have moderate computer skills.
Prerequisites
Current BC RN/RPN/LPN Licensure
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What you will learn
- Introduction to nursing foot care
Structure and function of foot
Abnormal conditions
Foot care for clients with diabetes
Wound care
Infection control
Biomechanical assessment, Gait analysis, Orthotics, Footwear, Physiotherapy, Strength and Balance training
Psychosocial issue and foot care health
Private practice in nursing foot care
Instruments and preparing for clinical
Case study
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21920 |
May 4, 2026 to June 4, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.