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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 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills. Additional fees apply*.
*BSY currently charges £85 per day. For any practical training workshop or assessment organised independently of BSY, BSY shall have no liability to any person for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the workshop or assessment, any fees due will be agreed between you and the assessor.
*Registration fee included.
**OCN registration at enrolment is optional for an additional fee of £68. Full details on request.
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