NAIL AND FOOT CARE: PERFORMING

Course overview

Maintaining skin integrity on the feet and all body parts is an important component of personal hygiene and the prevention of foot problems such as bunions, corns, calluses, infections, ulcers, and ingrown toenails. Nail and foot care involves a series of non-invasive steps that protect the health of the feet, including examination, washing, drying, and moisturizing the feet, and trimming and filing the nails. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for nail and foot care, including assessment and treatment of the nails and feet. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.