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Caring for the Feet of the Elderly and People with a Disability
Problems with the feet may be the first signs of medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and nerve and circulatory disorders. The elderly and people with a disability may require assistance from health professionals and carers in foot care in order to maintain good function and prevent foot problems. This course teaches you safe and appropriate foot care techniques aimed at maintaining healthy foot function in elderly and disabled people. You will learn to identify high risk situations requiring referral to specialist podiatrists. Practical supervised experience in toe nail cutting and redistributive padding is part of this program.

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Designed For

Health workers who care for the elderly and people with a disability.

Content
  • Foot anatomy and risk factors for foot pathology and identification of foot problems
  • Preventing and treating common foot disorders
  • First aid for acute foot injuries
  • Good footwear and correct fitting techniques
  • Resources including sources of equipment
  • Practice session: foot care including foot hygiene, toe nail cutting, and infection control/sterilisation practices.
Course Benefits

On completion, participants shouls be able to:
  • Describe the role of the podiatrist
  • Outline the structure of the feet and common disorders
  • List the factors that cause problems
  • Describe methods for treating and preventing the development of foot problems
  • Identify a ‘high risk’ foot and initiate appropriate interim management
  • Demonstrate skill in low risk foot care
  • Cut toenails as approved by podiatrists

Delivery

This course is conducted by Registered Podiatrists. 1 day at Mayfield from 9.00am to 4.00pm

Dates
Intake 1: 20 March 2009
Intake 2: 15 July 2009
Intake 3: 27 October 2009

Award

Mayfield Certificate of Attendance

CNE Points

6 CNE points

Fee

$390 per person. A light lunch will be provided.

Closing Date

Three weeks beforehand. Late applications considered.

Location

Hawthorn campus.

Organisations may choose to have this program delivered in the workplace as a customised course.

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