We have the Honour and Distinction of being the VERY FIRST Foot Care Academy in Alberta to be Approved by the CLPNA's Council.
Our team consists of former VON Nurses, Educators and dedicated Community Partners. Combined, we possess decades of experience in front line foot care and education and are proud to provide the “Gold Standard” in Foot Care Education through our well-rounded and comprehensive foot care program, with teaching contracts throughout Alberta.
We completley understand how busy life can get and how often continued education may seem so out of reach - this is why we offer students a variety of ways to attend our training. Our intensive 80 hour Advanced Foot Care Management Program is delivered via 2 options, ‘Classroom Led or Online’.
The Breakdown
Classroom Led in Person - this is an ‘Instructor Led Face to Face’ week long course ending with ‘In Person Practicum’ (which is offered in both Edmonton and Calgary)
Online Learning - this is open registration meaning, you can begin the course ‘On-Line’ and whenever it suits you. As with the Classroom Led option, this also ends with ‘In Person Practicum’ (both in Edmonton and Calgary.
We are also pleased to offer our new Refresher Course!
The Refresher course is for those Nurses that have ‘completed the Advanced Foot Care training’ and hold a certificate, but haven't worked in the field for a while and would like to have ‘more hands-on practice’ before going back to and or starting Foot Care.
Interested?
To access our New online Advanced Foot Care Management course please click here
Please Note
LPNs are unable to have Foot Care added to their licence or apply for the tuition reimbursement unless the program is CLPNA approved, so - you are in the right place!
When Looking for a Foot Care Program
Be sure to confirm that it is a reputable and recognized CLPNA approved program. This information can be found on the CLPNA website .
1-2-3 Program Admission Requirements
1 - A Regulated Nursing Designation (LPN, RN, NP)
2 - Active License in the province you practice
3 - License MUST be in good standing
Below is the list of topics covered in our Advanced Foot Care Management Course.
Basic Foot Care
Demonstration and use of specialty foot care tools
Anatomy & Physiology
Common Foot Disorders
The Impact of COVID 19 on Feet
Foot care to High Risk Clients, including Diabetics.
Advanced Foot Care
Hands on experience with padding and Advanced Foot Care tools
Plus Relevant Education and steps towards building your own Independent Practice.
Both classroom led and online courses all end with In-Person Practicums for hands on experience in Therapeutic Foot Care. Like everything else, COVID 19 has impacted the length and frequency of our Practicums.
Please Note: Formal Course Outlines are sent to those students that are Registered and Enrolled in our Program
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Upcoming Course Offerings
2025 Classes Coming Soon!
Registration
We have a variety of different payment plans and options available. For more information, pricing and course registration please reach out to us at info@edmontonfc.net
Please Note
In working with our Practicum Partners - All students must be fully vaccinated and be able to provide documentation of approved vaccinations in order to attend the practicum.
Employment
For those who are interested and have successfully completed our program, we may have employment opportunities available.
Reimbursements Opportunities
Funding Possibilities for Educational Reimbursement.
LPN’s may be eligible for Tuition Reimbursement from:
CLPNA / Fredrickson-McGregor Education Foundation:
http://foundation.clpna.com/education-grants
For RN's and RPN's please look into ARNET:
Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust
Questions
For any and all questions please feel free to contact us.
As One of the Largest Foot Care Educators and Providers in Alberta
we Invite You to Come Learn From Us!
EFCA reserves the right to cancel the course due to low enrollment.
If cancellation occurs because of EFCA, all learners will be refunded their tuition in FULL.
