The Basic and Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nursing Certification Program at OneTouch Healthcare Clinic is a comprehensive training program designed to equip nurses with the clinical knowledge and hands-on skills required to assess, manage, and provide specialized foot care for clients with diabetes and other high-risk conditions.
This program combines theoretical instruction with practical, evidence-based training to ensure participants gain confidence and competency in preventing, identifying, and managing diabetic foot complications. Nurses will learn to provide safe, ethical, and holistic care that supports mobility, comfort, and overall health outcomes for their clients.
The course emphasizes early detection, preventive strategies, wound care principles, and advanced footcare techniques in accordance with professional nursing standards and infection prevention guidelines.
Who Should Enroll
This program is ideal for:
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Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs/LPNs)
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Nurses working in community care, long-term care, hospitals, or home care settings
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Nurses seeking certification to expand their clinical competencies in diabetic footcare
Program Highlights
✔️ Comprehensive curriculum covering both basic and advanced levels of diabetic footcare
✔️ Combination of theory, demonstrations, and supervised hands-on clinical practice
✔️ Emphasis on infection control, wound prevention, and risk assessment
✔️ Training aligned with current nursing standards and evidence-based best practices
✔️ Certificate of Completion recognizing advanced clinical competency
Learning Focus Areas
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Anatomy and physiology of the foot
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Principles of infection prevention and instrument reprocessing
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Skin and nail care techniques
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Assessment of diabetic and high-risk feet
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Early recognition of complications such as neuropathy, ulcers, and infection
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Documentation, client education, and interprofessional collaboration
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Advanced techniques for callus and corn reduction
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Clinical decision-making and referral protocols
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:
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Conduct comprehensive diabetic foot assessments using standardized tools.
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Provide safe, professional, and client-centered footcare interventions.
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Recognize, document, and report early signs of complications.
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Educate clients on proper foot hygiene and self-monitoring practices.
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Integrate advanced techniques to prevent infection and promote healing.
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Demonstrate adherence to professional, legal, and ethical nursing standards.
Certification
Graduates who successfully complete all theoretical and clinical components will receive a Certificate in Basic and Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Nursing from OneTouch Healthcare Clinic, recognizing them as competent providers of professional diabetic footcare services.