Foot Care Assessment for the
Health Care Assistant
Online Program
What if you could help reduce amputations?
Learn the skills to conduct Lower Limb Assessments to aid in limb preservation.
You know you should learn how to conduct Lower Limb Assessments but you have no clue where to begin.
You’re probably thinking:
“I have no idea how to start!”
“I’m unsure whether I can do this or not.”
“If I had these skills perhaps I could have done more before a client lost a part of their lower leg.”
Imagine how it would feel to...
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Have the knowledge and process you need to confidently conduct Lower Limb Assessments
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Help prevent walking difficulties and mobility problems for your clients
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Help maintain foot health to have a positive effect on your clients well-being
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Increase social contact and participation in leisure activities because of less pain in their feet
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Recognize issues early so that you can assist in the prevention of amputations
INTRODUCING THE
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Foot Care Assessment for the Health Care Assistant
ONLINE COURSE
Understand your value as a member of the foot health team!
Learn the key elements of conducting a lower limb assessment so that you can aid in decreasing the incidence of amputations and aid in limb preservation for clients!
The Foot Care Assessment for the HCA course is DIFFERENT.
Foot Care Assessment for the Health Care Assistant is the first of its kind that not only teaches you how to recognize nail and skin disorders but also how to conduct a lower limb assessment - an ADVANCED skill for Health Care Assistants!
After successfully completing the Foot Care Assessment for the HCA you’ll…
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Be able to recognize nail and skin conditions so that you can prevent complications
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Know how to recognize major types of diseases that affect the foot so that you can feel confident in your observation
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Appreciate the complexity of diabetes so that you can discover issues and concerns early
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Understand the impact of arthritis and structural deformities on clients mobility so that you can better assist with activities of daily living
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Recognize the signs of infection and ulcers possibly preventing amputation
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Have the skills required to conduct a lower limb assessment so you can communicate your findings with the nurse
✢✢✢ Disclaimer: Completion of the Foot Care Assessment for the Health Care Assistant program does not allow an HCA to work in the capacity of a Foot Care Nurse. A Foot Care Nurse must be an RN, LPN, NP, or RPN with a certificate of completion in a Foot Care Nurse course.✢✢✢
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The Online Course
Module 1
Why Assessment Matters
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Module 2
Get Ready to Conduct a Lower Limb Assessment
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Module 3
Conduct Your Assessment the Right Way
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Module 4
Make Your Assessment Matter
The Virtual or In-Person Practicum
Following the completion of the online portion,
you can join us for the 1 day virtual or in-person practical portion.
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COURSE PREREQUISITES:
This course is designed for the Health Care Assistant. Must have a Health Care Assistant certificate.
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COURSE DELIVERY METHOD:
Online. 24/7 access to learning platform.​
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STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
Must achieve 70% on the mandatory final exam.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a Certificate of Completion in Foot Care Assessment for the Health Care Assistant.
I liked all the clarification about foot care and the importance of foot care. I appreciate the visual learning and the hands-on learning.
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Maple Manuel, HCA
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Not sure if the Foot Care Assessment course is for you?
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Typically, this course is for Health Care Assistants who:
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Are interested in learning the new skill of Lower Limb Assessment to better serve their clients
Understand the important role of feet with regard to balance and mobility​
Want to reduce the risk of trips and falls due to painful feet for their clients
Want to discover issues and concerns early to prevent infections, ulcers and amputations
You probably have some questions like…
How does this course benefit me?
The course is a foundational component of an Advanced Nursing Foot Care team. The course educates you as a Health Care Assistant to perform lower limb assessments resulting in increased patient care and escalation of patient concerns to Foot Care Nurses and other practitioners.
Does the course have a specific start date or length of time required?
No. The course format is online and self-paced to provide you with the flexibility to continue working and studying. The course and exam are complete in three days of full-time study. Students have 180 days to complete the course and final exam.
What does success look like for students?
Must achieve 70% on the mandatory final exam.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a Certificate of Completion in Foot Care Assessment for the Health Care Assistant.