Foundations of Foot Management in Diabetes will help learners to identify, prevent and manage complications of the feet related to diabetes based on a patient-centered, evidence-based model. This course is intended for practicing health professionals with knowledge of diabetes and its management. This course will build on basic knowledge already in place.

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Recognize the impact of diabetes of the health of Canadians
• Complete a holistic assessment of the person with diabetes to determine their risk of developing foot complications
• Identify how the pathology of diabetes and identified risks have impacted the health of the person’s foot and/or can interfere with healing of a foot ulcer
• Develop a plan of care to prevent and/or manage intrinsic and extrinsic diabetes related foot complications
• Ensure sustainability of care to reduce risk of complications