Foot Health PractitionerAudio Course

This comprehensive 10-Module Foot Health Practitioner Course offers foundational knowledge and practical guidance to deepen your understanding of the human foot. It begins with an exploration of the anatomy and physiology of the feet (including bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and the movement mechanics in a “normal” gait) and how they relate to overall body function and comfort.

The course also examines the systems in the foot, including how the circulatory, nervous, and lymphatic systems affect foot wellbeing. You’ll learn about the origin, branching, and insertion of various arteries in the foot; the route, origin, and insertion of veins; the nerves in both the deep and superficial parts of the foot; and how the lymphatic system of the foot works.

In Module 3, you’ll be introduced to foot dermatology and nail care. You’ll delve into the foot’s various skin layers, the different fascia in the foot, the anatomy and multiple parts of the nail, and the various stages of nail growth. Module 4 specifically focuses on nail structure and growth patterns, providing guidance on how to support non-clinical care for common issues such as thickened nails, ingrown toenails, and skin irritation caused by lifestyle or hygiene factors. You will find out more about the basic science of thinning and cutting nails, various habits that lead to poor foot health, and how professionals can intervene.

You’ll discover how foot infections can be treated in Module 5, covering topics like common fungi that cause fungal nail infections, as well as verrucae and the symptoms (and treatment) of Athlete’s foot. Module 6 introduces you to corns and calluses, the significant differences between them, and the different ways of preventing them.

Towards the end of the Modules, this Foot Health Practitioner Course also provides information on how patients with high-risk feet are treated and the relevant processes that are involved in treating various foot ailments.

From a theoretical perspective, you’ll develop an awareness of the surgical equipment used in podiatry, learn how to identify various sterilisation equipment, and even be shown a checklist for maintaining sterility in an operating theatre.

To enrich your learning further, you’ll review five case study examples in the last Module. These illustrate how foot health principles are applied in real-world wellness or personal care scenarios. These examples aim to build upon your knowledge of how to ethically and effectively support foot health.