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. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. 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.

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 Level 4 from ABC Awards and Certa Awards. 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.

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.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Professional Indemnity Insurance
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be eligible for Professional Indemnity Insurance which protects you as a practitioner against professional public liability and malpractice. This insurance cover is considered essential in protecting the interests of both practitioners and the public.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £45
or
Pay the total course fee of £545 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course