Certification
Certification by the American Foot Care Nurses Association (AFCNA®) is voluntary.
Nurses who hold AFCNA® credentials have demonstrated their commitment to and competency in foot care nursing practice by meeting stringent, predetermined standards and passing a rigorous, comprehensive examination.
Credentialing provides formal recognition of a commitment to high standards in foot care nursing.
Certification provides formal recognition of knowledge as a foot care nurse beyond that gained from traditional nursing education programs.