Foot Care Training - Step 2:
CLINICAL TRAINING
Onsite Foot Care Nurse Clinical Course
The second step of the course is a 43 hour / 6 day mentorship & clinical hands-on course for Canadian nurses who have successfully completed the (Step 1) Online Nurse Theory course and are ready to practice their Foot Care Nurse (FCN) skills onsite with the guidance and supervision of a FCN Educator. The course uses the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses' National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017) as Clinical Performance Standards and teaches a comprehensive, advanced and diabetic nursing foot care curriculum, which follows current best practice guidelines and evidence-based practice.
The curriculum for the FCN Clinical course was developed by Foot Canada Training and is administered by Foot Care Nurse Educators, in colleges and universities who have a license to access and use Foot Canada Training's curriculum, Education providers teach and administer FCN Clinical independently from Foot Canada Training. Each of these education providers have access to the same standardized peer-reviewed education guidelines, teaching materials and suggested FCN Clinical Course Outline. On the Foot Canada Training website you will find a list of Education Providers who are licensed to their clinical courses, refreshers, and workshops. You can find a list of Clinical Training Locations in Canada on the website. Now it is time to choose your Educator!
Arlene Van Doorn, RN lives in Windsor, Ontario, though does teach in other areas of southwestern Ontario, such as London. She can be found under the listings for "Ontario - Southern" on the Foot Canada Training website. Arlene has taught in a variety of cities in Ontario. Check out all the locations where Educators can be found, then decide if you want to to be trained with one of the best.
Learn more about Arlene here on her website, such as her Foot Care Services ~ Arlene's Healthy Heels & More Inc., her hands-on Clinical Training (Step 2) ~ Arlene's Healthy Heels Education, her IFCN/International Foot Care Network Conference, and the IFCN "Award of Distinction" for Foot Care Professionals.
Consider one of the best foot care nurses to cross your pass as the Educator who helps you learn the art of foot care, and gain expertise, skill and a mentor beyond the classroom. Many of Arlene's students have travelled from other cities, or provinces to train with her. Arlene provides a very comprehensive, and intensive individualized attention in her training.
Contact Arlene directly (contact information below) after reading this webpage about the Clinical, Hands-On Training program she provides - more details are below you should read in considering who you want to be trained by; as well as on the Foot Canada Training website.
Why Choose Arlene Van Doorn, R.N.
as Your Foot Care Educator for Your Clinical Training?
Here are just a few reasons:
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Has trained 30+ nurses in Advanced Foot Care
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Since 2013 she has provided clinical training &/or conferences & workshops for foot care nurses & other foot care professionals
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Nurses have travelled to Windsor to train with Arlene - even from out of the province given her reputation
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Small Class Sizes: maximum of 6 students per course to allow for individual attention
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Ongoing support beyond the classroom & course sessions for all her students
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Arlene continues to practice & provide foot care to her own clients, as well as donating time to do feet within the community (such as wellness days for Hospice clients, or low income persons in Windsor).
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Arlene continues to advance her own knowledge, skills & abilities through self study, sitting on committees, being a speaker/presenter, & attending conferences, & more.
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Since 2013 Arlene has provided clinical training, workshops, &/or conferences for foot care nurses & other professionals
Windsor FCN Clinical Course Outline
Total Hours: 43 (not including lunches and breaks)
The Foot Care Nurse (FCN) course, formerly FCN Part 2, is designed for nurses (RNs, NPs, RPNs & LPNs) who have successfully completed the Online Foot Care Nurse Theory Course and are ready to practice their Foot Care Nurse skills onsite with the guidance and supervision of a Foot Care Nurse Educator. The course uses the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses' (CAFCN) National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017) as Clinical Performance Standards and teaches a comprehensive, advanced and diabetic foot care curriculum, which follows current best practice guidelines and evidence-based practice.
This course provides in-person clinical foot care nurse skills development and mentorship by Arlene Van Doorn. Together, the FCN Theory and FCN Clinical courses, are designed to prepare participants to function as a Foot Care nurse within a health care team.
Link to the most up to date Windsor FCN Clinical Course Outline
can be viewed by clicking above - read online, or print it out
Please read the whole document & as well as this webpage
Key Topics in the Document:
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Total Hours
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Info on the Canada Training FCN Clinical Course Curriculum
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Prerequisites (FCN Theory Course, Nursing Licensing Info, Safety & Ethics, Insurance/ID)
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Required Reading
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Certificate of Completion requirements / Final Grade Incomplete
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FCN Clinical Lesson Plan
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FCN Clinical Registration
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Location-Specific Course Information you will require
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Foot Canada Training Intellectual Property Policy
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References
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7 Domains of CAFCN's National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada (2017)
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Evaluation - Passing Grade Details
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Absentee Policy
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Interpretation of Final Grades
Arlene's Healthy Heels & More Inc. requires that all nurses registering for this clinical, hands-on placement have first successfully completed the Foot Canada Training's Online Foot Care Nurse Theory course, which as of June 2023, costs $800.00 Cdn, (taxes included). Evidence of completion will be required for submission for the hands-on placement. By completing this course first you will have the required theoretical foundation needed to support your education, skills and abilities that will be covered in the onsite, practical course.
Arlene's Healthy Heels & More Inc. CLINICAL TRAINING FEES / TUITION
All fees can be paid by an e-transfer to Arlene Van Doorn at vandoornarlene@gmail.com
Visa and Mastercard are also accepted
Single Payment Onsite Clinical Training
$2,996.76 total (tax included)
Payment Plan for Onsite Clinical Training
4 payments of $850.00 (tax included); total of 4 payments: $3,400.00
Payment Schedule/Installments: each $850.00
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Non-refundable Deposit ($850.00) - secures your spot in the class
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Due 2 weeks before the first class
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Due the first day of the course
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Due 1 week after the course in order to receive your certificate
Deposits are non-refundable, though can be applied to payment plans for future courses
should you not be able to attend your originally scheduled course you registered in.
All those interested in completing the FCN Clinical Course with Arlene Van Doorn must read the Windsor FCN Clinical Course Outline prior to completing registration, &/or reaching out to Arlene with your concerns and questions. As you read please note any specific queries as she will be happy to discuss them with you, and clarify your concerns. We also recommend you review the Policies & Procedures document, which includes additional information such as Clinical dates, hours, registration information, costs/tuition, what is not included, refunds/cancelation policy, supporting documents, instruments & supplies, privacy & confidentiality standards, dress code, & more.
Contact Arlene Van Doorn:
Office: 226-674-4335 / Cell: 519-903-0009
Speak clearly & leave full name, phone number & best times to call back
Email: vandoornarlene@gmail.com
Leave full contact info as with calls, & if able list specific questions & concerns;
Arlene will get back to you as soon as she is able.
Student Testimonials:
“Prior to receiving advanced foot care training I was a visiting nurse. I discovered a need for in home advanced foot care during my 10+ years in the community. This inspired me to seek out foot care training. My biggest concern in becoming a Foot care nurse was getting the proper training and education to be able to be competent in this field. Arlene's hands on training was key for me in gaining the skills and competence I needed.
Knowing my focus was visiting nursing, Arlene ensured I had the experience of doing in home foot care. I was able to see how foot care would work for me outside of the clinic setting. Arlene also encouraged me to join the CAFCN to help continue my education and keep my knowledge current. Since I received my training Arlene has continued to support me in navigating this new career path. She's just a quick text away! Arlene is a wealth of knowledge, experience and approachability. I highly recommend receiving your foot care training from Arlene!"
~ Laura Stewart, RN, BScN, FCN ~
