Advance Your Nursing Career with Specialized Education and Hands-On Clinical Experience

Comprehensive Online Education. Expert Clinical Instruction. Real-World Patient Care.

FIT Healthcare Inc. is proud to partner with the AFCN Learning Institute to provide comprehensive Advanced Nursing Foot Care Education for Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and eligible nursing students.

Our program combines evidence-informed theoretical education with supervised, hands-on clinical training, providing nurses with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing foot care.

The AFCN Learning Institute delivers the online theoretical component, while FIT Healthcare and a nationwide network of clinical education partners provide practical training with real patients in professional healthcare settings.

Whether you’re looking to expand your nursing expertise, explore a new specialty, or pursue opportunities in independent nursing practice, this program offers a strong foundation for your professional development.

Program at a Glance

• Education Provider: AFCN Learning Institute

• Theoretical Education: 110 hours of self-paced online learning

• Clinical Education: 24 hours of supervised, hands-on training over three days

• Total Education: 134 hours

• Program Tuition: $1,950, including both theoretical and clinical education

• Completion Deadline: Both components must be successfully completed within 12 months of enrollment.

• Eligibility: RPNs, RNs, NPs, and eligible nursing students

• Clinical Locations: More than 30 clinical education partners across Canada

Part 1: Comprehensive Online Theoretical Education

Delivered by the AFCN Learning Institute

Develop a strong foundation in advanced nursing foot care through 110 hours of comprehensive, evidence-informed theoretical education.

Designed for nursing professionals, the online curriculum provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace while balancing your existing professional and personal commitments.

The program emphasizes current best practices, clinical reasoning, professional responsibilities, and patient safety.

Areas of Study Include:

• Anatomy and physiology of the foot and lower limb

• Comprehensive foot health assessments

• Common nail and skin disorders

• Advanced and diabetic nursing foot care

• Infection prevention and control

• Foot care instruments, equipment, and reprocessing

• Pressure management and offloading techniques

• Compression therapy

• Footwear assessment and patient education

• Clinical documentation and professional responsibilities

• Preventative foot care and appropriate referrals

• Foundations of independent nursing foot care practice

Through online lessons, educational presentations, and knowledge assessments, students develop the theoretical knowledge necessary to support safe and competent nursing foot care.

The curriculum is designed to align with the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses (CAFCN) National Competencies and applicable infection prevention and control standards.

Part 2: Hands-On Clinical Education

Delivered by FIT Healthcare and Our Clinical Education Partners

Real Patients. Real Experience. Practical Skills.

We believe that developing clinical confidence requires more than theoretical knowledge. Meaningful, hands-on experience is essential.

Our three-day clinical education component provides 24 hours of structured instruction, practical demonstrations, and supervised patient care.

A key feature of our program is the opportunity for students to provide nursing foot care to actual patients under the direct supervision of experienced advanced foot care nurses.

This approach allows students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real clinical situations while developing technical skills, assessment abilities, clinical judgment, and professional confidence.

Clinical Training Includes:

• Comprehensive patient foot health assessments

• Patient history-taking and clinical documentation

• Infection prevention and control procedures

• Instrument handling, cleaning, and reprocessing

• Nail trimming, filing, and reduction techniques

• Management of thickened and fungal nails

• Callus and corn reduction

• Assessment and management considerations for ingrown toenails

• Diabetic foot assessment and care

• Pressure management and offloading techniques

• Compression therapy education and measurement

• Patient education and preventative care

• Appropriate referrals and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Clinical decision-making and professional nursing responsibilities

Throughout their clinical education, students receive direct guidance, constructive feedback, and support from experienced nursing educators.

Our goal is to help students develop the practical skills, sound clinical judgment, and confidence necessary to provide safe, competent, and compassionate nursing foot care.

Why Choose Our Advanced Nursing Foot Care Program?

Experienced Nurse Educators

Learn from nursing professionals with extensive experience in advanced foot care, patient assessment, clinical practice, and nursing education.

Our clinical educators bring valuable real-world knowledge and a genuine passion for mentoring fellow nurses.

Meaningful Hands-On Clinical Experience

Develop your skills through supervised care of actual patients in professional healthcare environments.

Students have opportunities to perform assessments, apply clinical techniques, strengthen their clinical reasoning, and gain practical experience.

Flexible Online Education

Complete the theoretical component at your own pace, with the flexibility to balance your education alongside your professional and personal commitments.

Evidence-Informed Curriculum

Build your knowledge on recognized professional competencies, current best practices, and a strong understanding of infection prevention and control.

Supportive Learning Environment

Our educators are committed to creating a welcoming and encouraging learning environment where students can ask questions, practice techniques, and receive constructive feedback.

Professional Connections and Ongoing Support

Students receive access to the AFCN Learning Institute’s private Foot Care Masters community, providing opportunities to connect with fellow nursing foot care professionals, share experiences, and continue learning.

Clinical Education Opportunities Across Canada

Through AFCN Learning Institute’s nationwide network of clinical education partners, students have access to practical training opportunities in communities across Canada.

Clinical Education Across Canada

The AFCN Learning Institute has established a growing network of more than 30 clinical education partners across all 10 Canadian provinces.

Students can choose from a variety of clinical training locations, allowing them to pursue hands-on education closer to home.

Clinical placements are coordinated with participating educators, with scheduling and availability varying by location.

Explore the AFCN Clinical Partner Directory to find a clinical training location near you.

Clinical Education at FIT Healthcare

Carleton Place, Ontario

Located at 376 Flora Street in Carleton Place, Ontario, FIT Healthcare is an established multidisciplinary healthcare clinic offering specialized nursing foot care and a range of professional healthcare services.

Our dedicated team of advanced foot care nurses brings extensive clinical experience, specialized training, and a shared commitment to quality patient care and professional education.

As an AFCN Learning Institute clinical education partner, FIT Healthcare provides structured, supervised clinical instruction in an active healthcare setting.

What Students Can Expect at FIT Healthcare

• Instruction from experienced advanced foot care nurses

• Hands-on clinical experience with actual patients

• Supervised development of essential nursing foot care techniques

• Opportunities to strengthen assessment and documentation skills

• Practical application of infection prevention and control principles

• Individualized guidance and constructive feedback

• A welcoming and supportive professional learning environment

Our clinical educators are passionate about sharing their knowledge, supporting professional growth, and helping students develop the confidence needed to pursue advanced nursing foot care.

Expand Your Nursing Career Opportunities

Advanced nursing foot care is a rewarding specialty that allows nurses to make a meaningful difference in their patients’ comfort, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.

Specialized education can help nurses expand their existing practice or explore new professional opportunities.

Potential career pathways include:

• Nursing foot care within multidisciplinary healthcare clinics

• Community-based nursing foot care

• Long-term care and retirement settings

• Mobile nursing foot care services

• Independent nursing foot care practice

• Expanding specialized services within an existing nursing role

For nurses seeking additional professional flexibility, advanced nursing foot care may provide opportunities to develop a practice that aligns with their interests, career goals, and lifestyle.

Admission Requirements

The Advanced Nursing Foot Care Education Program is designed for nursing professionals and eligible nursing students.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold an active nursing licence and be in good standing with their provincial or territorial nursing regulatory body.

• Be a registered nursing student and provide proof of current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.

All students must also:

• Have access to a computer or suitable personal learning device.

• Be available to attend three days of supervised clinical education at an approved clinical partner location.

• Successfully complete the theoretical and clinical components within 12 months of enrollment.

Program Tuition — $1,950

One Comprehensive Program. One Investment in Your Nursing Career.

Your tuition of $1,950 includes both the theoretical and clinical education components of the Advanced Nursing Foot Care Education Program.

What’s Included?

110 Hours of Online Theoretical Education

Comprehensive, self-paced online learning delivered by the AFCN Learning Institute, covering essential knowledge and evidence-informed practices in advanced nursing foot care.

24 Hours of Hands-On Clinical Education

Three days of structured, supervised clinical training, including direct patient care under the guidance of experienced advanced foot care nurses.

134 Total Education Hours

A comprehensive educational experience combining theoretical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and practical skill development.

Access to the AFCN Foot Care Masters Community

Connect with fellow nursing foot care professionals through a private online community offering networking opportunities, shared learning, and professional support.

Flexible Payment Options

Payment plans may be available through the AFCN Learning Institute.

Eligible nurses may also qualify for continuing education funding or reimbursement through applicable provincial nursing associations. Eligibility and reimbursement amounts vary.

Contact the AFCN Learning Institute for information about payment arrangements and available education funding opportunities.

Program Completion and Recognition

Upon successful completion of both the theoretical and clinical components, students receive an Advanced Foot Care Nurse Certificate of Completion from the AFCN Learning Institute.

The program is designed to align with the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses (CAFCN) National Competencies for advanced nursing foot care.

A Certificate of Completion demonstrates successful completion of the education program; it does not automatically confer national specialty certification through the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).

Nurses remain responsible for practising within their professional scope, meeting applicable regulatory requirements, and maintaining their ongoing professional competence.

Begin Your Advanced Nursing Foot Care Journey

Your Next Chapter in Nursing Starts Here.

Whether you’re looking to develop a new specialty, expand your existing nursing practice, or explore opportunities in independent foot care nursing, we’re excited to support your professional journey.

Through the combined expertise of the AFCN Learning Institute, FIT Healthcare, and our nationwide clinical education partners, students receive comprehensive theoretical education and meaningful hands-on clinical experience.

Take the next step toward a rewarding career in advanced nursing foot care.

Ready to Get Started?

Explore the Advanced Foot Care Nurse Course and Register Online

For questions about clinical education at FIT Healthcare, please contact us.

FIT Healthcare Inc.
376 Flora Street
Carleton Place, Ontario

Phone: (613) 209-5154
Email: fithealthcarecp@gmail.com