The Pathway Toolkit was developed by the Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition SCN and includes all of the resources needed to use the Diabetic Foot Care Clinical Pathway.
NOTE: AHS staff should access the module via MyLearningLink to receive credit for it.
Step 1: Screening / Step 2: Assessment
Step 3: Referral / Step 4: Treatment / Step 5: Follow-Up
For information about referral criteria and process, contact the individual locations or visit the Alberta Referral Directory.
Wound Clinics (WC) – Accept referrals if the patient has a diabetic ulcer or wound.
High Risk Foot Teams Roles and Responsibilities: guides providers who want to form a HRFT and/or understand the roles and responsibilities of a HRFT.
North Zone
Edmonton Zone
Central Zone
Calgary Zone
South Zone
Resources to enable self-care and to identify when to seek medical help for foot problems.
Developed in collaboration with the Alberta Pharmacy Association, this is a resource that informs and encourages patients to ask their healthcare provider for an annual foot exam.
For an electronic copy of the patient information insert, email diabetesobesitynutrition.scn@ahs.ca
Alberta Aids to Daily Living, Alberta Health
Alberta Foot Care Nurse Services
Alberta Health Services
Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and Toe Pressures
For arterial vascular lower leg assessments - contact local medical imaging providers
College of Podiatric Physicians of Alberta
Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Many PCN’s offer services to address patients at risk of developing a diabetic ulcer – PCN Services
Videos from Diabetes Foot Care Symposium June 2, 2017, Edmonton, Alberta
Saving limbs and lives in your community - Mariam Botros
Description: Recognizing the impact of foot complications that contribute to amputations and strategies that can lead to the prevention of amputations
The Diabetes Foot Care Clinical Pathway Project Overview - Petra O’Connell
Description: The Diabetes, Obesity & Nutrition Strategic Clinical Network with clinical experts from across Alberta developed a clinical pathway for diabetes foot care to increase diabetic foot screening rates and prevention of ulcers
Footwear‐Finding the Proper Fit - David Loh
Description: Assessing and recommending appropriate footwear is the foundation for preventing diabetic foot ulcers
Foot Care Tips and Tricks for Self‐Management - Chris Rawlins and Karen Hardy
Description: Innovative ideas to support patients with foot self‐care