COURSE OUTLINE

Basic Foot Care Course Outline:
Day 1
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Anatomy of the Foot
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Normal Foot Conditions
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Normal Nails
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Aging Feet
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Common foot Problems
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Proper Foot Wear
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Foot Assessment
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Foot Care for Diabetics
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Complications of Diabetes and Effects on the Foot
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Foot Care Instruments
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Health Teaching
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Referrals to Specialists. (The Team)
Advanced & Diabetic Foot Care Course Outline:
Day 1
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Anatomical Position
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Structure and Function of Foot
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Structure and Function of the Nail
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Abnormal Nails
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Movements of the Foot
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Gait Cycle
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Arches of the Foot
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Supination and Pronation
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Factors Affecting Aging Feet
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Common Diseases of the Nail and Foot
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Foot Pain
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Pathophysiology of Foot Ulcers
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Foot Infections and Treatment
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Wound Dressings and Healing
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Minor and Major Amputations
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Referrals to Specialists
Day 2
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The Importance of Infection Prevention and Control
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Hand Washing
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Cleaning and Disinfection
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Sterilization of Instruments
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Common Micro organisms
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Asepsis and Infection Control
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Documentation
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Best Practice Guidelines in Reducing Risk of Cross Contamination
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Best Practice Guidelines for Sterilization and Monitoring instruments
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Best Practice Guidelines Cleaning and Disinfecting Environment
Day 2
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Case Studies
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Final Exam
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Padding and Strapping
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Starting a Business
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Nuans Search
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Marketing your Business
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Networking
Day 3
Practicum
Foot Care on community clients