COURSE OUTLINE

Basic Foot Care Course Outline:

Day  1

• Anatomy of the Foot

• Normal Foot Conditions

• Normal Nails

• Aging Feet

• Common foot Problems

• Proper Foot Wear

• Foot Assessment

• Foot Care for Diabetics

• Complications of Diabetes and Effects on the Foot

• Foot Care Instruments

• Health Teaching

• Referrals to Specialists. (The Team)

Advanced & Diabetic Foot Care Course Outline:

Day 1

• Anatomical Position

• Structure and Function of Foot

• Structure and Function of the Nail

• Abnormal Nails

• Movements of the Foot

• Gait Cycle

• Arches of the Foot

• Supination and Pronation

• Factors Affecting Aging Feet

• Common Diseases of the Nail and Foot

• Foot Pain

• Pathophysiology of Foot Ulcers

• Foot Infections and Treatment

• Wound Dressings and Healing

• Minor and Major Amputations

• Referrals to Specialists

 Day 2

• The Importance of Infection Prevention and Control

• Hand Washing

• Cleaning and Disinfection

• Sterilization of Instruments

• Common Micro organisms

• Asepsis and Infection Control

• Documentation

• Best Practice Guidelines in Reducing Risk of Cross Contamination

• Best Practice Guidelines for Sterilization and Monitoring instruments

• Best Practice Guidelines Cleaning and Disinfecting Environment

Day 2

• Case Studies

• Final Exam

• Padding and Strapping

• Starting a Business

• Nuans Search

•  Marketing your Business

•  Networking

Day 3

Practicum

Foot Care on community clients