Podiatry

Course details

Disclaimer

‘Completion of this course does not entitle participants to use the protected title Chiropodist / Podiatrist or to offer chiropody and /or podiatry or to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is the statutory regulator of the profession.;

Overview

The Podiatry will introduce you to the basics of Podiatry and the medical procedures needed to perform it as a practice. The role of a Podiatrist is a fast-growing profession in the pharmaceutical sector, and treatments of the foot, ankle, and lower leg disorders are increasingly in demand.

This program covers all the medical knowledge and practical history that you’ll need to work as a professional Podiatrist. Typically, this means a thorough understanding of ailments and the physiology of the feet and lower limbs. But you will also need to be trained in the diagnosis of skin infections, muscle problems, toenail problems, and conditions like diabetes.

Entry Requirement

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• Good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Method of Assessment

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit for an online multiple-choice quiz-based assessment, which will determine whether you have passed the course (60% pass mark). The test will be marked immediately and results will be published instantly.

Certification

After successfully completing the course, you will be able to obtain the certificates. You can claim a PDF certificate by paying a little processing fee of £2. There is an additional fee to obtain a hardcopy certificate which is £9.


Course Curriculum

• Basics of Podiatry
  • Module 01: Podiatry Assistant’s Job in the UK
  • Module 02: The History of Podiatry
  • Module 03: Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot
  • Module 04: Pathology of Skin
  • Module 05: Pathology of Nails
  • Module 06: Foot Pathologies Relevant to the Lower Limb
  • Module 07: Basic Biomechanics of the Lower Limb
  • Module 08: Common Foot Problems
• Infection Control Guidelines for Podiatrists
  • Module 09: Infection, Its Causes and Spread
  • Module 10: Standard Principles of Infection Control
  • Module 11: Personal Protective Clothing
  • Module 12: Safe Handling of Sharps and Spillage Management
  • Module 13: Clinical Practice for Infection Control
• Foot Problems for People with Diabetes
  • Module 14: Risk Identification
  • Module 15: Common Diabetic Foot Problems and Treatments

Updated on 12 January, 2023