Non-Surgical Foot Care Specialist Course

Course overview

Most foot problems can be treated without the need for invasive surgical procedures. This course looks at the most effective non-surgical treatments. Foot problems often develop over a period of time as a result of incorrect footwear, inappropriate exercise, imbalanced posture or simply as a result of walking on hard surfaces. This course looks at the various foot problems and how to rectify them with some care and attention, non-surgical treatments and correct exercise and hygiene.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Anatomy and Physiology – The Skeletal and Articulatory Systems
  - 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
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
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
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
Lesson Five
- Functions and Disorders of the Feet
  - Functions
  - Disorders
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
Lesson Seven
- Additional Considerations
  - Dressings and Paddings
  - Client Records
  - Referral
  - Diabetes
  - Foot Hygiene and Care
Lesson Eight
- Bacteriology and Hygiene Precautions
  - Bacteria
  - Sterilisation – Definition and Methods
  - Footcare Instruments
  - Medicaments
Lesson Nine
- Conditions and Diseases Affecting the Nails
  - Anatomy
  - Conditions
  - Nail Diagnosis
  - Cutting the Toenails
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

Practical training

2 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.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any previous qualifications to study this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 4. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Non-Surgical Foot Care Specialist Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Non-Surgical Foot Care Specialist.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 4 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.