Abstract
Objective: perform a Realistic Simulation with nursing academics in the identification of diabetic foot in the elderly. Case detail: The activity was performed together with the first semester of the Nursing Course of the Universidade Federal do Pará through an actual teaching methodology called Realistic Simulation that consisted of a performance of the roles of nurse and patient to enable the understanding of the diabetic foot and what possible adequate interventions and orientations for the elderly patient. The academics responsible for performing the activity obtained the improvement in the identification of lesions characteristics of the diabetic foot, as well as, the understanding of the specific care of this clinical picture in the elderly. Final Considerations: it was possible to observe the importance of innovative mechanisms for learning, because the Realistic Simulation allows the student to become less anxious at the time of the practical classes or internships. Besides the better understanding about the theme of the diabetic foot in the elderly and their interventions.