Footcare Specialist

The course syllabus is structured as follows:

• 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
      
      
• 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
  • Dressings and Paddings/Client Records
    • 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
      
      
• Lesson Eleven
  • More Dressings and Strappings/Use of the Scalpel
    • Orthotics
    • Use of the Scalpel
    • Hard Skin
    • Corns

In order to successfully complete this course, 4 days of Practical Training are essential. These practical training workshops can be held in various locations throughout the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. These will enable you to learn directly from experienced practical training tutors and give you the valuable opportunity of enhancing your skills.