Health Care Providers Advance Your Career as a Podortho® Foot Specialist

This post graduate program is for RN’s, RPN’s, LPN’s, PSW’s, Paramedics, Pedorthists, Registered Massage Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Kinesiologists and various other health care providers.   who wish to advance their careers in the specialized field of medical foot and lower limb care. This continuing education program is consistent with the standards of practice of the Ontario Foot Care Association (OFCA). The Regulated Health Care Provider will advance their knowledge, skills, and judgement in this area of care. The design of this program is to guide our students so that they acquire the appropriate competencies and feel confident to deliver this care when they complete our program. Our students will have access to ongoing support through the Ontario Foot Care Association Inc. An Ontario registered non-for-profit organization designed to support Podortho® Foot Specialists in their quest to provide advanced quality client care while working to their full scope of practice.

Our students will be expected to conduct some of their own research and possess the competencies to know when and how to assess related information which will continue throughout their Podortho® Foot Specialist Career. After completing module one theory component students will be able to utilize the knowledge obtained to transfer this into practical skills. Each student will also complete the required textbook reading and chapter questions and assignments which will be submitted to their facilitator online. OFCA approved provincial exam will be based on what the student has learned in class and clinical.

Attendance is 100% mandatory for in class learning and clinical. Exceptions can be made for students who are travelling from long distances if extenuating circumstances are present.