Application Process

1. Prepare your Prerequisites

A. Obtain a verification of your active, unencumbered nursing license (to be uploaded when you complete the Online Application)

B. 25 CE Hours of Relevant content. Relevant contact would include topics that are in some way relevant to foot care nursing.  (Examples: Wounds, Diabetes topics, dermatology topics, Vascular or Neuro topics, General patient care, Infection control.   (CE Certificates to be uploaded when you complete the Online Application)

C. 30 hours of Hands-on precepted foot care. (Preceptors must be one of the following: Podiatrist (DPM); Certified Foot Care nurse/Specialist (CFCS or CFCN)  You must perform the work yourself under the observation and guidance of your preceptor. 

The necessary Verification form is here: 

CFCS Preceptor Guidelines. 2026.docx

2. Complete Application online

Use this link:

http://afcna.net/Application

3. Upon approval of the online Application:

You will receive an email with instructions on accessing and taking the online Certification Examination.

The Approval process takes approximately 2 weeks.

You have one year to take the test.

Good Luck!!!