The title Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN) be reserved for nurses who have completed a post graduate Basic and Advanced Foot care Nurse course and continue to meet criteria as outlined by College of Health Studies. The exclusive right to use of the title Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN) The exclusive right to use the title Foot Care Nurse Certified (FCN,C) The exclusive right to use the title CFCN for nurses who have completed all criteria of the Basic and Advanced Nursing foot care course including passing the theory, practical, and final competency exam as set by College of Health Studies .

1.The Title Certified Foot care Nurse (CFCN) be reserved for nurses who have completed a post graduate foot care course and continue to meet criteria as outlined by College of Health Studies. 2.Provision of accreditation of foot care nurse programs that meets Basic and Advanced Foot care Nurse competency standards as set by College of Health Studies. 3.Provision of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced Nursing Foot care namely in the field of of anatomy, body systems, physiology,and pathology, namely the structural and functional in cells tissues,and organs of the body; Provisions of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced foot care nurse studies namely in the field of diabetes; namely the impact of diabetes on the pancreas, integumentary cardiovascular and neurological system; Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care studies namely in the field of the role of the nurse in providing foot care treatment within the nurses scope of practice; Provision of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced Nursing foot care studies, namely in the field of describing the basic pathophysiology of diabetes including characteristic signs and symptoms, distinguish between the major types of diabetes in terms of; etiology, prevention, defining characteristics of incidents, and prevalence, describe the effects of nutrition and exercise on blood glucose, identify the risk factors which contribute significantly to the microvascular, macro vascular, and neurological complications of diabetes, Identify the use of AIC count monitoring, regarding prevention of complications of diabetes; Provision of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced Nursing foot care studies, namely describe presenting symptoms, potential causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment plans related to problems that may be present with feet; Provision of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced Nursing foot care studies, namely describe the role of the multidisciplinary team in referring clients with diabetic ulcers and amputation to wound care nurses or a specialist. Provision of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced Nursing foot care studies, describe strategies to prevent foot problems and complications Provision of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced Nursing foot care studies, Identify common foot and nail disorders of the diabetic and geriatric foot; Identify common conditions of the feet such as corns, calluses, warts, ulcers, hallux valgus, tissue changes, and nail changes (including rams horns and infections). Provision of educational courses completed in Basic and Advanced Nursing foot care studies, namely describe and apply corrective padding, describe and apply packing to nail to prevent ingrown nail, Identify the use of the using urea base cream on diabetic clients feet, describe and identify safe use of tools when cutting the diabetic toe nail, and the nails of the elderly, identify safe nail and callus care for the diabetic and safe use of the foot file and disposable tools. Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely Identify techniques including; nail cutting using ingrown scissors, nail nippers, the black file, nail debris evacuator, corn remover tool for seeded, soft and hard corn, use of disposable credo blade with safety head , nail clipper, disposable foot file, and dremel, identify the safe use of protective equipment when providing foot care treatment including; face goggles or shields, hair nets, and disposable apron and gloves; Provisions of educational courses care nurse studies, namely in use of safe use barrier between client feet and foot stool in prevention of spreading bacteria on the feet and fungal spore, Identify the safe use of disposable monofilament when assessing for sensation, identify the safe use of the dremel in care and the safe use of disposable foot files with disposable abrasive pad to file callus; Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely provide information on the safe disposal of sharps in the sharps container, provide a checklist on foot care and resources to clients to educate the client about the importance of foot care; Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely identify the effects of prescription and non- prescription remedies commonly used by people with diabetes for foot care in treating fungal nail. For example, use of tea tree oil, and laser light therapy. Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely discuss safe infection control issues related to diabetes equipment, discuss the findings and implications of current major research to practice in implementing effective infection control in the clinical setting relating to fungal spores, bacteria, and viruses, Identify the safe use of an autoclave or the chemosterilant method such as Accel CS 20 to sterilize tools and equipment; Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely assess the relationship between social and socio-economic support systems, environment, daily living diabetes, and foot care, identify potential psychosocial strengths and barriers to diabetes self-care, identify the impact of diabetes on life events including; interpersonal relations, vocation, education, and recreation, identify the use of assessment tools including the monofilament tool to check for the foot complication, identify potential destabilizing effects of stress on blood glucose, and approaches to self-care/foot care, discuss the impact of cultural background and beliefs on adaptation to diabetes and self-care and foot care practices, identify possible feelings of attitudes held by the person with diabetes at various stages in the life cycle in relation to foot care hygiene and describe appropriate interventions, describe and apply cognitive behavior intervention and self-management teaching strategies when working with diabetic clients. Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely Identify aspects of assessment, education, and management that are unique to the elderly feet, identify the role of the foot care nurse in advocacy regarding care and treatment in preventing amputation and foot ulcers, provide a copy of diabetic foot screen to the diabetic client to give to their doctor or physician. Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely regarding results of decreased sensation noted on their diabetic foot screen is to follow up regarding the monofilament testing. Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely able to devise an educational treatment plan for the client with calluses, corns, and fungal nails; identify aspects of assessment, education, and management that are unique to children and/or adolescents with diabetes with respect to foot care, describe potential chronic complications of diabetes in terms of; pathology, associated risk factors, frequency, recommendations for screening, prevention, management, and foot care education; Provisions of educational courses completed in basic and advanced foot care nurse studies, namely in starting a small business providing nursing foot care treatment, identify the resources and information on starting a foot care business in Canada, and working in a private practice as a Foot care nurse.

Educational course, exam, bulletins, study guides and preparatory exam pertaining to the profession and practice of basic and advanced nursing foot care and diabetic assessment and foot care treatment. Services: Preparing and providing examination pertaining to the profession and treatment of basic and advanced nursing foot care treatment using the tool and supplies related to the treatment.

Providing a nursing residency program.

Health information services.

Health assessment services including in respect of lifestyle, nutrition, supplements, family medical history and biometric data such as height, weight and blood pressure;

Health advice services, including in respect of stress, sleep, hydration, exercise, supplements, oral health, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations; health advice services, including nutritional supplement recommendations; health advice services including in relation to heavy metal reduction;

Health care services, namely, home health care, companion care to assist with medical needs in the nature of assisting with medication and medical equipment, cognitive retention therapy, registered nurse care, palliative care, licensed practical nurse care, housekeeping, wellness checkups, travel companions to assist with health related needs, medication monitoring and workplace health programs; Corporate wellness services, namely, on-site influenza vaccinations, health screening for cholesterol and diabetes and eldercare services for employers wishing to support employees with eldercare concerns.

Personal care assistance of activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and personal mobility for mentally or physically challenged people or those suffering from illness or injury; Social service, namely, companionship services for the elderly, injured, handicapped and homebound.

Medical supplies for education, namely, stethoscopes, cleansing enema apparatus, spill kits consisting primarily of gloves and an isolation bag, and personal protection kits consisting primarily of an isolation gown, a cap, a face mask, gloves and shoe covers.

Medical nursing services

Health care services, namely, home health care, companion care to assist with medical needs in the nature of assisting with medication and medical equipment, cognitive retention therapy, registered nurse care, palliative care, licensed practical nurse care, housekeeping, wellness checkups, travel companions to assist with health related needs, medication monitoring and workplace health programs; Corporate wellness services, namely, on-site influenza vaccinations, health screening for cholesterol and diabetes and eldercare services for employers wishing to support employees with eldercare concerns.

Personal care assistance of activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and personal mobility for mentally or physically challenged people or those suffering from illness or injury; Social service, namely, companionship services for the elderly, injured, handicapped and homebound.