Virtual Online & Clinical Application

During the clinical application students will have the opportunity to  

• Observe and perform hands on care on Volunteers and various patients with various foot and nail conditions. 
• Charting 
• Instrumentation selection 
• Podiatric drill training
• Debridement techniques of various skin and nail conditions (use of scalpel, ect.)
• Nail bracing and various padding techniques 
• Attain skills to recognize and manage the high risk foot
• Attain skills to handle the psycho-social effects of Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients needing Advanced Diabetic Foot Care Foot Care ( Pain management, aggression and anxiety) – Abbey Pain Scale
• Infection control,  prevention and process of instruments using ultrasonic cleaner, autoclave and biological indicators.
• Gain skills to perform Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) testing. Using a Doppler unit, students will perform ABIs to screen for PAD and determine patient suitability for compression therapy.
• Product selection and supplies
• Guest Speakers in the field of Foot Care
• One on one shadowing with an experienced Advanced Diabetic Foot Care nurse ( no extra fee )
• Difference between venous and arterial wounds in the lower limbs
• PPE Package hand picked by TiredSole™ Team ( what we use most of )
• Nursing edicate when entering a new LTC or residential facility