Foot care training

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I have been interested in starting a foot care service for some time now and after reading posts from LoisJean feel this is something I can do. I would like to start out by receiving some kind of training but cannot find anyone who provides this type of course.

I have been in touch with LoisJean who has given me wonderful information about becoming an independent provider performing foot/nail care however I would like to take a course of some description to make myself more prefessional. I found a course titled "Foot & Nail care for Nurses" which sounds absolutely perfect but it is Wisconsin and I live in New York, I cannot find anything else closer to home.

If anyone has crossed this bridge already and can offer any advice I would be extremely grateful.

I recently took the basic and advanced nursing foot care course through my local college in Ontario. The teacher worked for the ministry of health of long term care and she used a dremel that you would buy at the hardware store.

I use a dremel that is used for estheticians, but they are basically the same, just the one for estheticians is way more expensive and it is a little more esthetically pleasing to the eye. I used the dremel to file down approx 1 inch of callous on several areas of my clients feet yesterday, and without the dremel there is no way I would have been able to get results like this in such a short amount of time. The sanding attachments are disposable ... what is the difference between using these attachments and disposable files? Neither are sterile, they are one time use products.

Another quick question ... do clients get to claim nursing footcare on their income tax?

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I am looking into starting a foot care service. I worked in hospice for approx 5 years. I have looked everywhere for anyone who will go to my patients homes to do foot care. There doesn't seem to be anyone around here doing it. I am having trouble figuring out what to do to get started. I am hoping to take a class in Michigan, which teaches the business side and meets most of the requirements to get me moving toward the certification process. Does anyone know if they help with forms, policies, suppliers?

I have a million questions and a hard time finding anyone to help answer them. I've been reading the blog, and have learned a lot so far, thanks for such a great resource.

Dawn RN:nurse:

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"I recently joined this forum as I am very interested in the Foot Care business. You mentioned someone in Canada who gave you such great mentoring. I would appreciate getting the name/contact information of that person, I know its been a while but who knows. I do have in-laws in Canada and would not be a problem there. The only school that I know of here in Georgia that teaches this program is Emory and they have a two day program in adjunct with their Wound/Ostomy/Incont. Program which I really dont think its too complete.:paw: I know there's a great need for Foot Care Nurses here in Georgia. I am also not sure if nurses can practice independently here in Ga but I have started an investigation with the Ga State Board of Nursing. If the Japanese nail salons can operate without a nursing license, then why can't us the professionals practice independently also!!"

I found a course in Ann Arbour Michigan. http://www.nursescare.net/ They teach the business end as well as the clinical side. I have been trying to gather info to start a foot care business in Alabama. I can't get the ABN to answer me about working independently here, but I've been reading through the Nurse Practice Act trying to figure it out. I'd love to compare notes with you. Feel free to Email me.

Dawn, RN

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I noticed several people were looking for a video on foot care. Try http://www.RNFootCare.com. It's $299. It can be used for groups, but you pay separately for the CEU's dependent upon how many people are doing them.

Dawn, RN :nurse:

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Please Note - This DVD does Not Include:

* Financial or cash flow projections

* Business plan

* Foot assessment or documentation

* Preparation for Foot Care Certification

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Don't know anything about the DVD's, just saw them while trying to find Foot Care training info.

Dawn RN :nurse:

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I am a CWOCN and future CFCN and am looking for a mentor in the Massachusetts area to precept with for a day (at least). Is there anyone out there?? Thanks!

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I just want to ask if there's any institution can offer a training on foot care available for international nurses? I am from Philippines and I wanted to establish my private foot clinic.. But before that I want to be certify and become a foot care nurse.

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Am interested to know if any foot nurses out there are using the high speed, meaning up to 40,000 rpm's, podiatry drills ( files ) and if so, what kind of burrs you are using? Who trained you? Or are you using dremels?

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Hi Titti, I wish I could get to know that nurse. There are lots of courses offered in Canada, in fact, in NL the health care authorities run courses for their home care nurses, personal care attendants and Licnesed practical nurses.

I di a course but there are a few gaps I would love to address. Please ask that nurse if you can give her contact information to me please.

Lois Jean. I am not sure what video you mentioned, but I would be interested too especially if it shows how to deal with involuted nails and padding.

Here in Canada, a trained person can set up in private practise on a fee for service basis and those with insurance calim it back. In New Brunswick, the company teaching the course has an arramgement with the Vetern's association for payment.

If anyone has company information for free patient leaflets, I would also be interested.

There a many companies selling footcare tools, Superioe medica inc. among them, they do the allpresan line of lotions and creams. I like the Gewhol products too.

Any one know a source for foot massage videos?

I will stop now.

Liddy in Labrador

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There is a company called seniorwatchinc that teaches footcare. Google Cindy Lazemby and she can tell you more about courses, I think she works with a college in Ontario that runs an advanced course. Contact the canadian foot care association for information on standards and courses.I believe that ther is one in every Province except NL but the VON also runs courses.There is definitely an association on Ontario.Email me at liddy1@live .ca and I will share any information I have so far.

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I would be interested in all replies about care of instruments. Health canada has a set of standards on the site and I googled footcare instruments and found a site called Virox. Really good instructions

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