NFLPN Foot Care Certification for LP/VNs

Objective: Certification for Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses interested in obtaining skills and practical knowledge to provide routine foot care to support quality nursing care for patients who are healthy but cannot perform normal foot care and to those who are chronically ill and may suffer pain and disorders on their feet as a result of their illnesses.

Foot Care is a growing need in health care as the population gets older and chronic illness increases. The training course is designed to provide increased knowledge and skill in that specialty care, and to support an advanced Certification for LPNs. Professional Education, LLC has partnered with NFLPN in making this specialty certification available to LPNs.

It is imperative for LP/VNs to be trained in Routine Foot Care in order for them to provide quality care for their patients.

Training Requirement:

Professional Education, LLC offers an online training program; “Best Practices in Foot Care”, which earns attendees 12 continuing education hours of training. The training program fee is separate from the certification application fee and is paid directly to PE, LLC via the online program.

To begin training register here:

http://www.prof-educ.com/courses/foot-care-nurse/lpn-foot-care-nurse/

Certification: CFCS Certification is a multi-step process to include separate fees for training, certification application and testing. Please take all requirements and expense into consideration before beginning the certification process. No refunds are authorized. If you only need the training, you are not required to apply for certification.

Please review full program information located in the above right column.

NFLPN Education Foundation Certification

The NFLPN Education Foundation offers IV Therapy and Gerontology Certification by examination for LP/VNs possessing the knowledge and skills necessary to complete patient care tasks associated with these specialties.

Individuals seeking certification will need to complete the application and submit with payment, a copy of current LPN/LVN license, along with completed proctor and endorsement letters. Full program information, application and sample letters are available for download at the right of this page.

Applicants who pass the exam will receive a certificate of completion valid for two years from the processing date, a score report, and a certification lapel pin from NFLPN with a congratulatory letter. Recertification - Plan to keep your certification valid by recertifying every two years. Requirements are listed in the program information page.

Current members of NFLPN will receive a discounted certification rate. A discount is also available for VA and DoD employees. Discounts cannot be combined.

Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing.

For inquiries regarding certification contact:
NFLPN Education Foundation– Certification Dept.
111 West Main Street #100
Garner, NC 27529
Phone: 800-948-2511
Fax: 919-779-5642
email: nflpn@mgmt4u.com