Non-Surgical Foot Care Specialist

BSY

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In Dunsland Cross

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    Course

  • Location

    Dunsland cross

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Become a Non-Surgical Foot Care Specialist - A Distance Learning Course by BSYMany podiatric problems can be treated easily and without the need for surgery. This distance learning course explores the latest best practice in effective non-surgical foot treatments, enabling students to effectively diagnose and treat a variety of non-urgent foot care issues.Foot problems are often the results of long-tern use of incorrect footwear, inappropriate exercise technique, imbalanced posture or walking on hard surfaces. Students of this course will explore a wide range of foot problems which result from these causes, as well as techniques to help alleviate or cure these ailments. To successfully complete the course, all students must complete 2 days of practical training. These practical training sessions are held throughout the UK and cost £75 per day, per delegate. Live, practical training allows students to develop their skills and expertise with the guidance of experienced training tutors.

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Dunsland Cross (Devon)
EX22 7YT

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Subjects

  • Self assessment
  • Anatomy
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Physiology

Course programme

Training Course Content

This course will cover the following modules:

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

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