Ottawa’s intensive, clinic-based advanced foot care training for nurses
Skills for Nurses is the advanced foot care nursing education pathway offered through TiredSole360. 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 TiredSole360.
Nurses begin with established 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 scheduled on-site hours | Students per clinical educator | Final-day treatments per student | TiredSole360 alumni 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
- Complimentary TiredSole360 graduate support
- 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 TiredSole360.
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 complimentary access to the TiredSole360 Alumni community |
| 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 | Access selected graduate education, updates and resources |
| 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 |
