Certification

AFCNA Nursing Foot Care Certification!

“CFCS – Certified Foot Care Specialist®”

Is available for
DNP, NP, BSN, RN, LPN/LVN

Benefits of Certification

The Foot Care Nurse Certification credential indicates to peers, patients, employers, and the public that the nurse is qualified, competent, and current in providing Nursing Foot Care

Preparing for the Certification exam ensures that specialized knowledge and skills are current and comprehensive

Renewing your Certification through continuous learning ensures that the nurse is aligned with best practices and guidelines

Having a trademarked certification credential validates competency in any area of nursing practice

Certification validates and confirms knowledge and skill levels in your practice as a Certified Foot Care Specialist.
Increased job opportunities, as some employers prefer certification as an important qualification
Career advancement and increased responsibilities
Potential for salary differentials and reimbursement of certification exam costs
Greater peer respect
Formal workplace recognition

Certification Eligibility Requirements

Initial (first-time) Candidates Must:

Have a current, unimpeded, nursing license.
Certification fee of $425.00
Have 25 CE/CME credits (contact hours) specific to foot care. (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)
Have 30 clinical hours under the direct supervision of an expert in foot care. (Podiatrist, CFCS, CFCN)
If you are an experienced foot care nurse, we can waive the requirement for 30 clinical hours. For that consideration you must submit a Portfolio of ten routine foot care cases for review of your skill level. The remaining requirements remain the same. You will apply on the same link as shown below.

**If you are applying for the Recertification or the Reciprocal Certification (CFCN to CFCS):

ReCertification Candidates Must:

Maintaining your CFCS certification is necessary for those who wish to maintain skills and competency as a Foot Care Specialist.
Re-certification is every five years without any break in certification time.

To Re-certify you must submit:

Application Form – go to the Link below
Re-certification fee of $200.00
Copy of current nursing license
Proof of completion of at least 25 CEs directly related to Foot Care
completed within the 24 month period prior
Log or verification of at least 50 hours of client/patient foot care
provided in the twelve months prior to the Application for Re-certification

* There is no testing for re-certification

A new certificate will be awarded for another five years

If applying for re-certification with a break longer than 2 years
you must apply as a new candidate.

Reciprocal CFCN to CFCS Candidates Must:

If you have already achieved the CFCN (WOCNCB), you have already completed all of the prerequisites to become a CFCS (AFCNA)3

For Reciprocal Certification you must submit:

Certification fee of $425.00

Application Form – Click on link below
Copy of current nursing license
Copy of your active CFCN (WOCNCB) Certificate
Current Curriculum Vitae

* There is no testing for reciprocal certification.