Advanced Foot Care Nursing Course in Ottawa
Skills for Nurses is the advanced foot care nursing education pathway offered through TiredSole™360. Online theory is provided through PEDEd, while hands-on clinical education is delivered by experienced nurse educators at TiredSole’s fully functioning Ottawa clinic.
Advanced Foot Care Nurse Education in Ottawa
Foot care theory teaches you what to know. Our clinic teaches you how to apply it.
TiredSole is the clinical-training home of the Skills for Nurses program offered through TiredSole™360.
Nurses begin with approximately 110 hours of online foot care theory through PEDEd and then move into three intensive days of hands-on clinical education at TiredSole’s 4,000-square-foot Ottawa clinic.
This is not a temporary classroom or observation-only placement. Students learn inside a fully functioning foot care clinic with experienced nurse educators, professional treatment chairs, medical rotary tools, dedicated reprocessing equipment and meaningful supervised client experience.
| Three Clinical Days | Maximum 3:1 Ratio | 8–10 Clients | Continued Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervised learning in our Ottawa clinic | Students per clinical educator | Final-day treatments per student | One month of Full 360 access |
What Makes This Clinical Experience Different
- Maximum cohort of six nurses
- Two experienced clinical educators
- Educator demonstrations and guided skills development
- Approximately 8–10 supervised clients per student on Day Three
- Community clinical experience with Ottawa Inner City Health volunteers
- Active-clinic exposure to additional nail and skin findings when appropriate and with client consent
- Professional podiatry treatment chairs and medical rotary tools
- Supervised instrument reprocessing using three on-site autoclaves
- Written clinical evaluation and individualized feedback
- Optional half-day shadow experience, subject to availability
- One month of complimentary Full TiredSole™360 access after graduation
- Optional one-to-one mentorship and clinical skills refreshment
Ready to Move From Theory Into Practice?
Clinical cohorts are limited to six nurses to preserve meaningful hands-on experience and direct educator support.
Explore the complete program, review upcoming dates and apply through TiredSole™360.
Support at Every Stage of Your Foot Care Nursing Journey
| One-to-One Mentorship | Clinical Skills Refreshment | Graduate Support |
|---|---|---|
| Private observation, guidance and conversation with an experienced TiredSole nurse. | Additional supervised practice for nurses wanting more repetition and feedback. | Continued connection after completing the Skills for Nurses clinical program. |
| Observe real foot care appointments from assessment through documentation | Participate in a supervised volunteer clinical day | Receive one month of complimentary Full TiredSole™360 access |
| Shadow Nathalie or another experienced TiredSole nurse | Practise assessment, nipper handling and medical rotary-tool techniques | Ask practice-related questions after graduation |
| Discuss clinical judgment, treatment planning and referrals | Provide supervised care to volunteers | Learn from the shared experiences of practising foot care nurses |
| Ask questions in a private, comfortable learning environment | Strengthen treatment flow, organization and documentation | Explore member pathways, practical tools and learning resources during your included month |
| Available as a half-day or full-day experience | Focus the day on identified skills and learning goals | Remain connected to a professional foot care nursing network |
| Best for: Nurses wanting observation, individual attention or a gentle return to foot care practice | Best for: Nurses wanting hands-on repetition, technique correction or renewed clinical confidence | Best for: Skills for Nurses graduates moving into everyday practice |
| Optional paid service | Optional paid service | Included for Skills for Nurses graduates |
Online theory, Ottawa clinical training and continued learning
The program combines approximately 110 hours of PEDEd online theory with three days of supervised clinical learning. The clinical days plus additional online foot and lower-leg education, including GEHWOL learning, provide 24+ hours of combined learning. This combined figure is separate from the 110-hour theory component; it does not mean 24 hours of hands-on clinical treatment.
Course tuition and upcoming dates
Tuition is $3,600 CAD plus applicable tax ($3,931.50 total). The $1,050 theory portion has no tax charged; 13% HST applies to the remaining $2,550. A $2,000 deposit leaves a $1,931.50 balance. The instrument kit is purchased separately, at approximately $950. Travel and accommodation are additional when needed.
See current Ottawa clinical dates and availability · Review payment terms and course costs
Support after your course
Your learning does not stop when your course ends. Take a quick look at how TiredSole™360 supports nurses as they move into everyday foot care practice.
Explore practical pathways, business guidance, learning resources and a community where you can keep asking questions.
Start with free education and pathway previews. A free account opens the community; Full 360 membership unlocks complete pathways, scenarios and practical tools.
Skills for Nurses graduates receive one month of complimentary Full 360 access.
Instrument sterilization services for community nurses
You care for your clients. Let TiredSole™ support your practice with local instrument sterilization services for foot care nurses and clinics in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Available to independent and mobile nurses, clinic teams, retirement and long-term care settings, community health programs and allied foot care professionals. Ask our team about biological indicator testing, service reports and turnaround arrangements.
Service pricing
- $30 per load — approximately 15–20 instruments, depending on size.
- $25 per additional load when arranging multiple loads.
- Optional packaging: $10 per load for clean instruments requiring bagging before sterilization.
- Same-day rush service: $15 extra per load — Monday to Friday with drop-off by noon, subject to confirmation with our team.
Contact us before your first drop-off to confirm instrument suitability, preparation and packaging requirements, drop-off location, collection time and total cost. This is a separate service from course registration.
Ask About Sterilization Services
Contact Angela: [email protected]
613-823-3668, extension 102.
Questions about becoming a foot care nurse
Where does the clinical training take place?
Clinical education takes place at TiredSole™ Clinic, 3050 Woodroffe Avenue, Unit 9, Nepean, Ottawa. Complete the required online theory before attending.
Does completing the course mean I am specialty certified?
Successful completion leads to a Certificate of Completion and an individualized clinical evaluation. Course completion is different from specialty certification. Nurses must check their regulator’s requirements and practise within their individual competence and authority.
What support is available after graduation?
Graduates receive one month of complimentary Full TiredSole™360 access. After that month, the community remains available with a free account; continued access to paid pathways and tools requires an active Full 360 membership. Optional mentorship and skills refreshment are separate paid services.
Where should I start if I am still deciding?
Explore whether foot care nursing is right for you, then review the full Skills for Nurses course information and registration steps.
Education information: Lisa Garland, RPN, FCN, Ed. Updated October 3, 2026.
