Footcare Workshop for Personal Support Worker

Course Description: A 2-day workshop that provides theoretical and supervised clinical instruction in the provision of basic foot care which restricts footcare to non-invasive measures.  Emphasis will be on identification and early recognition of foot problems requiring further assessment and referral to other regulated care providers. Pre-requisites: Certificate in Personal Support Worker. Nursing Student Learning Outcomes: At the end of the workshop, participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge in the scope of basic nursing footcare practice.
• Integrate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the foot and lower leg in the early identification of foot problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist the registered nursing staff in obtaining a holistic foot health assessment of the client.
• Provide basic footcare interventions within the scope of PSW role and the policies and procedures of the agency or facility.
• Refer clients needing further assessment and interventions to Registered Nursing Staff. Physician, Foot
• Specialist/Chiropodist, and other disciplines.
• Instruct clients regarding foot health maintenance and prevention of foot problems.