Denise Pothier Santé +

What Denise Pothier Santé + does

Denise Pothier Santé + is a privately held, Quebec-based training center founded in 1993 by Denise Pothier (B.Sc.inf., M.A. Tech. Ens.) that delivers accredited podiatric nursing education to registered nurses and auxiliary nurses licensed to practice in the province. The product portfolio centers on a 180-hour initial training program in podological care (priced at $3,895 CAD plus a separately sold care kit of approximately $5,950 CAD) and a catalog of continuing education courses covering infection prevention and control (PCI), plantar wart techniques, the Onyfix nail correction system, common dermatopathies (Parts 1 and 2), and diabetic foot care, each priced at $165-180 CAD. The center also offers customized advisory and consulting services to healthcare organizations seeking tailored podological training programs. All programs are accredited through SOFEDUC, awarding continuing education units (UEC), and meet competency requirements of the OIIQ and OIIAQ, enabling graduates to access collective professional liability insurance and issue insurance receipts.

The business is delivered through a WordPress-based LMS using LearnDash for course hosting, WooCommerce for payment, and Zoom for live synchronous sessions (typically 18:30 to 22:00), with in-person clinical internships conducted across Quebec under a 1:2 student-to-supervisor ratio. Distribution is exclusively self-serve through the company website (denisepothier.com), supplemented by a Facebook community group, direct email, and a publicly accessible graduate directory (Répertoire des diplômés) that functions as a referral mechanism. The technology stack also includes Cliniciel patient record management software (taught as part of the curriculum), Google Analytics, and Meta Pixel for site analytics. The organization is founder-owned with 1-10 employees, no external funding, and no disclosed enterprise customers; revenue is generated almost entirely from individual tuition, course fees, equipment sales, and a small consulting tail.

Name

Denise Pothier Santé +

Legal name

Denise Pothier Santé +

Website

https://denisepothier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Denise Pothier Santé + is a Quebec-based, founder-led training center that delivers SOFEDUC-accredited podiatric nursing education to licensed nurses and auxiliary nurses in the province, anchored by a 180-hour initial program and a catalog of continuing education courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education and Continuing Professional Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Podiatric nursing education
• Continuing education courses
• Healthcare training programs
• Nurse certification training
• Clinical consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Initial Training Program Tuition: One-time tuition fee of $3,895 CAD for the full 180-hour initial program in podiatric care, with a $50 non-refundable registration deposit required at application. The remaining balance of $3,845 is paid via Interac e-transfer after admission. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Continuing Education Course Fees: Individual continuing education courses priced at $165–$180 CAD per course, including PCI training ($170), plantar wart techniques ($165–$170), Onyfix nail correction ($180), and dermatopathy courses ($165). These are one-time fees per course.
3. Care Kit and Equipment Sales: Sale of professional care kits required for the initial training program. Approximate cost of $5,950 + taxes, includes a portable milling machine, Class B autoclave, base kits with instruments (nail pliers, curette, files, etc.), and renewable supplies. Revenue from equipment is incidental to the training program.
4. Advisory and Consulting Services: Customized training and pedagogical consulting services offered to nurse regroupments, private clinic owners, and professional associations seeking tailored podiatric training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Denise Pothier Santé + delivers accredited podological nursing education programs to Quebec nurses and auxiliary nurses, anchored by a 180-hour initial training program and a portfolio of continuing education courses (PCI, plantar warts, Onyfix, dermatopathies, diabetic foot). Training combines online theory and laboratories delivered via LearnDash LMS with live Zoom sessions and supervised in-person clinical internships, and is accredited through SOFEDUC and recognized by OIIQ and OIIAQ. The centre also offers customized consulting services for healthcare organizations and sells required care kits to students.

Product overview

Denise Pothier Santé + offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on podological nursing training for Quebec healthcare professionals. The core offering is the 180-hour initial training program in podological care, supplemented by continuing education modules covering infection control (PCI), plantar wart treatment techniques, Onyfix nail correction system, common dermatopathies (Parts 1 and 2), and diabetic foot care. The platform also provides consulting services for organizations seeking customized training solutions. Training is delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS) with online course access, live Zoom sessions, and practical clinical mentorship. All programs award official continuing education units (UEC) through SOFEDUC membership and meet OIIQ/OIIAQ requirements for nursing practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation initiale en soins podologiques (180 hours) Comprehensive 180-hour initial training program for nurses and auxiliary nurses in Quebec to practice podological care, combining online theory and laboratories with in-person clinical internships under mentorship. Tuition is $3,895 CAD plus a separately purchased care kit (~$5,950 + taxes). Accredited through SOFEDUC and recognized by OIIQ and OIIAQ.
• La PCI et les soins infirmiers en podologie Continuing education course on infection prevention and control (PCI) applied to podological nursing care, covering reusable medical device regulations per CSA-Z314-23. Designed for Quebec nurses and auxiliary nurses seeking permit renewal credits.
• Formation Techniques verrues plantaires et plus Continuing education training on clinical examination, health profile assessment, and treatment of common and plantar warts and skin tags for Quebec nurses and auxiliary nurses.
• Formation Onyfix Continuing education training on the Onyfix nail correction system, a non-surgical composite-based approach for correcting nail curvature and relieving pain from nail deformities.
• Dermatopathies courantes en podologie Partie 1 First part of a two-part continuing education course on common skin conditions in podology, covering observation, description, and interpretation of skin alterations based on dermatological semiology.
• Dermatopathies courantes en podologie Partie 2 Second part of a two-part continuing education course on clinical analysis and prevention of skin complications in podology, grounded in dermatological semiology.
• Le pied diabétique et les soins podologiques Continuing education training on diabetic foot care, risk factors, and safe podological nursing interventions for Quebec nurses and auxiliary nurses.
• Services conseils Customized consulting and training services for healthcare organizations, including custom curriculum design, pedagogical tool development, and program evaluation support for nurse regroupments, private clinics, and professional associations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOFEDUCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenise Pothier Santé+ is an institutional member of SOFEDUC. Participants in all training programs receive official attestations in the form of Unités d'éducation continue (UEC). SOFEDUC accreditation is the mechanism by which the centre's training is formally recognized for continuing education credit.
• Ped A LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPed A Line is the authorized distributor of Onyfix nail correction equipment in Quebec. Students enrolled in the Onyfix training course are required to purchase the Onyfix kit (approximately $635 + taxes and transport) directly from Ped A Line (450-569-1702). A complimentary certification session is offered by Ped A Line at the end of the theoretical training.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• CIMT College: Ontario-based private career college with healthcare and personal-support-worker programs. Comparable as a smaller private training provider with self-serve enrollment and continuing-education offerings to working healthcare professionals, though operating in a different province.

Regional players

• LaSalle College: Long-established Quebec private vocational institution with health sciences and continuing-education offerings. Comparable for its Quebec focus, private-college operating model, and delivery of accredited continuing education to working professionals.
• Collège Ellis: Quebec-based private career college delivering vocational programs including health-related training. Comparable as a regional private educational institution offering accredited vocational training to Quebec students, though broader in scope than podiatric nursing alone.

Broad incumbents

• CDI College: Canadian private career college offering healthcare and allied-health diploma programs. Comparable as a private vocational institution delivering accredited health training to working adults, with similar self-serve enrollment and online components.
• Anderson College: Canadian private career college offering healthcare, dental, and wellness programs. Comparable as a private vocational training institution targeting adult healthcare learners with accredited, blended online/in-person delivery.
• Medix College: Canadian career college specializing in healthcare and medical training programs. Comparable for its healthcare-only focus, private vocational model, and reliance on accredited programs and clinical placement for adult learners.
• Herzing College Canada: National private career college with healthcare, nursing, and continuing-education programs across Canada. Comparable as a private vocational training provider serving career-focused adult learners, though operating at much larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/727373620701994?locale=fr_FR

Compliance4 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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