The Ontario Foot Care Association Who are we & What do we do? Podortho Foot Care Providers are registered Nurses (Registered Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse) that specialize in the field of Advanced Medical Foot Care. The primary objective of a Podortho Foot Care Provider is to optimize foot health, improve client mobility and overall Health Related Quality of Life. This is achieved by performing lower leg and foot assessments, which has been known to detect early signs of life threatening diseases or disabling conditions. Nurses assess, provide a nursing diagnose, develop plan of care, and evaluate patient outcomes, while working as part of an interdisciplinary health care team or in independent practice and provide quality client care. Podortho Nurses graduate from a comprehensive 250 hour Advanced Foot Care training course where they studied in depth theory, using evidenced-based best practices, and practice skill sets in a regulated Advanced Foot Care clinical / medical setting. Instructors are experienced practicing Professional Podortho Nursing Specialist that teach a comprehensive theory and practical skills course, including but not limited to; nail and skin anatomy, physiology and pathology, various disease processes, nail and skin care, wound care, pain management, structural deformities, adequate footwear and bio-mechanics of the lower limb and foot, infection control, foot care techniques and treatments, instrumentation and procedures, assessment and documentation, planning and management of foot health. To learn more about educational opportunities for nurses and PSW foot care training visit www.feetforlife.ca/education
