Advanced Foot and Wound Care

Advanced Foot and Wound Care Fellowship

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This specialized program will support Chiropody/Podiatry graduates who are caring, progressive practitioners with a desire to deliver more advanced care, including: • Patient-focused techniques for prevention and treatment of high-risk foot and limb conditions • Emphasis on conservative management, using a large variety of dressings, products and modes for individualized treatment

A Fellow is a licensed health care professional who undertakes specialized clinical training and education. A component of a Fellowship includes researching best practice and opportunities for improving quality care. The Advanced Foot and Wound Care Fellowship will emphasize knowledge sharing to advance the quality of care for Ontarians, especially those living with Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU).

The Advanced Foot and Wound Care Fellow will be immersed in clinical interprofessional learning and care teams based at Toronto General Hospital’s J. Douglas and Tennys Hanson Foot and Wound Clinic.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

• Advanced skills and best practices in treating foot and wound care emphasizing evidence-based approaches • Explore new technical applications, advanced knowledge and interprofessional skills needed to become a valuable member of the foot and wound care team • Deep clinical reasoning and decision-making skills focusing on customizing treatment plans for patients. • Dedicated time to Fellows' approved area of research and knowledge sharing.

Credential Earned

Program Length

Program Delivery

Start Date

Application Deadline

Graduate Certificate 3 semesters over 1 year (part-time)

On site (online component)

September 2021

June 14, 2021

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered

Nurse (RN) • Two years or full-time equivalent (>4000) hours) of critical care experience within the past 4 years (ICU, ER, NICU,

PACU) • Letter of support for clinical education from Chief of

Anesthesia at base site.