Foot Care Specialist
Level: Practitioner QLS level 4
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Gain skills and knowledge to become a Foot Care Specialist – graduates of this course can also obtain professional liability insurance
- Receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 4*
- Become a Registered BSY Foot Care Specialist
- Be awarded the professional BSY Diploma
- Be eligible to become a member of AHCP (Association of Complementary Practitioners)
(OCN Level 4 award also available with 16 national educational credits**)
You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors. There are also an essential 4 sessions of practical training for this course.
Course overview
Feet in a poor condition can lead to discomfort, pain, disfigurement and reduced mobility. It is estimated that we will walk the equivalent of 3 times around the earth in our lifetimes and a range of foot conditions may result. Many of these conditions can be easily and effectively treated by the Footcare Specialist, enhancing the clients’ sense of ease and wellbeing.
Syllabus
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Lesson One
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Skeletal System
- Introduction
- The Anatomical Position
- Terms of Relationship of the Body
- Osteology
- Joints
- Fractures
- Disease States of the Skeleton
- Self-Assessment Exercises
- Bones of the Foot
- Self-Assessment Exercises
- Glossary of Terms Relating to Bones
- Glossary of Terms Relating to Joints
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Skeletal System
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Lesson Two
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Muscular System
- Structure of Voluntary Muscle
- Muscles of the Foot
- Origin, Action and Insertion
- Important Muscles of the Foot and Leg
- Self-Assessment Exercises
- The Arches of the Foot
- Ligaments
- Glossary of Terms Relating to Muscles
- Self-Assessment Exercise
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Muscular System
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Lesson Three
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Nervous System
- Nerves of the Lower Limb
- Nerves of the Foot
- Self-Assessment Exercise
- Glossary of Terms Relating to Nerves
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Nervous System
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Lesson Four
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Circulatory System
- The Bloodstream
- Blood Vessels
- Self-Assessment Exercise
- The Lymphatic System
- Summary
- Conditions Which May Affect Blood Vessels
- Self-Assessment Exercise
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Circulatory System
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Lesson Five
- Functions and Disorders of the Feet
- Functions
- Disorders
- Functions and Disorders of the Feet
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Lesson Six
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Integumentary System
- The Skin
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Functions of the Skin
- Mechanism and Control of Heat Loss
- Self-Assessment Exercise
- Hyperkeratosis
- Fissures
- Common Diseases of the Foot
- Anatomy and Physiology – the Integumentary System
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Lesson Seven
- Dressings and Paddings/Client Records
- Client Records
- Referral
- Diabetes
- Foot Hygiene and Care
- Dressings and Paddings/Client Records
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Lesson Eight
- Bacteriology and Hygiene Precautions
- Bacteria
- Sterilisation – Definition and Methods
- Footcare Instruments
- Medicaments
- Bacteriology and Hygiene Precautions
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Lesson Nine
- Conditions and Diseases Affecting the Nails
- Anatomy
- Conditions
- Nail Diagnosis
- Cutting the Toenails
- Conditions and Diseases Affecting the Nails
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Lesson Ten
- Treatment of Common Foot Conditions/Setting up in Practice
- Corns
- Septic Conditions
- Verrucae
- Ulcers
- Abcesses
- Chilblains
- Erythrocyanosis
- Oedema
- Setting up in Practice
- Hepatitis and AIDS
- Treatment of Common Foot Conditions/Setting up in Practice
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Lesson Eleven
- More Dressings and Strappings/Use of the Scalpel
- Orthotics
- Use of the Scalpel
- Hard Skin
- Corns
- More Dressings and Strappings/Use of the Scalpel
Practical training
4 days of Practical Training are essential for this course. For further information please call us on Freephone 0800 731 9271 or 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.
*Registration fee included.
**OCN registration at enrolment is optional for an additional fee of £68. Full details on request.
Freephone 0800 731 9271
or 01409 220 400
