NRSGHZPAE - Basic Footcare for RNs and RPNs
Course Description
Update and expand knowledge and skills of RNs & RPNs as relates to foot care. Assessment, patient teaching and non-invasive foot care, including reduction of normal nails will be demonstrated and practiced in a lab setting. Prior to workshop, learners are to complete independent learning module and NOT to cut toenails.Admission and Registration
By registering for the course offered by Mohawk College, the student acknowledges and affirms the following:
The student is currently a credentialed Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with a recognized nursing regulatory body in Canada. The student further declares that they have never been subject to any disciplinary action, nor is there any current investigation, hearing, or proceeding pending against them before their nursing regulatory body.
The student further agrees and acknowledges that if Mohawk College determines at any time that the student is not a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with their applicable regulatory body, or that the student is subject to any ongoing disciplinary proceeding, investigation, or hearing, Mohawk College may immediately remove the student from the course. In such circumstances, all fees paid by the student to Mohawk College shall be forfeited, and the student shall have no right of appeal arising from such removal.
The student further agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mohawk College, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses of any kind, including reasonable legal fees, incurred by or awarded against the Indemnified Parties in connection with any third-party claim arising directly or indirectly from any misrepresentation by the student regarding their registration status or standing with the applicable regulatory nursing body.
Interested in taking a single course? Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, the courses in this program can be taken individually.
Note: Footcare supplies are required for this course. Students will require the following supplies to complete the course requirements:
- 2 × Basic Foot Care Kits
- 1 × Foot Care 3D Toenail Kit
- Foot Wipes or substitute:
- Alcohol prep wipes, or
- 70% rubbing alcohol with cotton balls
These supplies will be used as part of your practical course requirements, including the Demo Exam and Final Exam.
Prerequisites
NoneEquivalents
NoneCourse Hours
21Credit Value
1Applies to the following Programs
- Applied Footcare Management - 1016 : Program of Studies / Mandatory Courses