At Longevity Services, we place a high value on continuing education in the field of Foot Care. The field of medicine is fluid and always growing and changing. Nurses, Doctors and all professionals providing foot care need to stay abreast of the best practices of their field. New innovations come out that can make massive impacts on your client's overall health, which result also in positive outcomes for your practice.
We offer the following Comprehensive Programs to Nurses wishing to become Foot Care Professionals and to Foot Care Professionals looking to advance their practice:
Foot Care Nursing Certificate Program: Online FCN Theory Course coupled with, FCN Clinical Course (6days and 43+hours)
We offer one of the best most reputable programs available! In association with Foot Canada Training Inc, Chrystal facilitates you through the Foot Care Nursing Program from start until graduation and beyond! We accept continuous year-round registrations and the program is self-paced and flexible.
Requirements:
Active LPN or RN Registration in good standing
Proof of up-to-date vaccinations as required by PHO
The program consists of 2 parts:
Online FCN Theory Portion is completed online at your own pace but must be finished within a 6 month period. During your time enrolled in the program, you are given exclusive access to the Longevity Foot Care private business group. This gives you an inside look into our busy Foot Care business, and access to all of the added education and support we share there. Once you complete your theory course you can begin to schedule your clinical training days.
FCN Clinical Training with Longevity is unique because you are paired with an experienced nurse for one-on-one training in a variety of foot care settings. The days you are available will dictate who you work with and you could find yourself in long-term care, out in the community, or volunteering at the homeless shelter. Or all 3! We will provide hands-on sterilization and disinfection training. As a supplier, we are well equipped to coach you through start-up requirements and costs and help you put together a package that both meets your needs and budget.
Best of all you will have our ongoing support as you get your new career off the ground. We will be the beginning of a new network of colleagues you will take forward into the interesting and fulfilling career in medical foot care.
Tuition: $2950 (taxes included)
Contact the Lead Educator Chrystal directly to ask questions or begin the registration process:
chrystal@longevityservices.ca
250-732-1154
Below is a list of other continuing education workshops we currently offer through Longevity. These are run-on-demand! Contact Chrystal directly to put in a request or for more information, chrystal@longevityservices.ca or 250-732-1154
FCN Clinical Refresher Course- 1-day Refresher for FCNs, recommended every 5 years
FCN Clinical Training/ Mentoring One-on-One- This is basically the clinical training program without the online theory component.
Neubourg Skin and Nail Technologies Workshop- Onyfix Certification and Podoexpert Professional Training
Add these essential technologies to your foot care tool kit to help clients to repair nail dystrophies including ingrown nails as well as heal damaged skin with Podoexperts patented technologies.
Diabetes Foot Care Management- 1-day course
Infection Prevention and Control- 1-day course
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)- 1-day course
Podiatry Instrument Skills- 1-day course
Private Practice- 1-day course
Wound Care- 1-day course