Foot Health Practitioner Foundation Course (Non Surgical)

Foot Health Practitioners are in high demand. If you would like to offer a more in depth treatment than a pedicure business this in depth course will provide you with all the information that you need.

The TSA Certificate of Achievement will be issued and students may then use the initials FHPF.TSA

An FHP is a trained professional able to work in the private sector able to safely recognise, assess, advise upon and treat a wide range of common foot conditions such as callus, corns, fungal infections, nail and skin problems and  to be able to offer general foot care advice to help the patient avoid future issues.

Course Benefits:

Learn to offer a comprehensive treatment to your clients

Learn to recognise a wide variety of common foot problems and understand what you can and cannot treat – when a referral is required.

Study in your own time at your own pace – there is no time limit for completion.

Gain new skills and the confidence to use them in your business.

Module One

Introduction to the work and responsibilities of an FHP.

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Module Two

The Muscular & Skeletal Systems

Module Three

Blood Flow / Circulation, Muscles & Skin

Module Four

How we walk, common foot problems and treatments

Module Five

The Importance of Sterilisation, the Definitions of Infection and Bacteria

Module Six

Tools of the Trade, Wound Dressings and Padding

Module Seven

Skin Conditions and Hyperkeratosis / Callus

Module Eight

Technicalities of Fungal Infections and Their Treatment

Module Nine

Nails and Nail Problems

Module Ten

The Diabetic Foot – Causes, Signs & Symptoms

Module Eleven

How to Conduct an Examination of Your Patient, Record Keeping

Module Twelve

Situations You Will Need To Deal With In Your Practice

Module Thirteen

The Business of Being a Foot Health Practitioner

Module Fourteen – Final Assessment. The TSA Certificate of Achievement will be issued and students can then use the initials ‘FHPF.TSA’

Note – An FHP completing this or any similar FHP course cannot carry out surgical or invasive procedures, cryosurgery or prescribe orthotics unless further training is undertaken by qualified course providers. They cannot by law call themselves Podiatrists or Chiropodists since any practitioner using these titles must be trained to degree level. FHPs are not required to be regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council whereas it is a requirement for degree level Podiatrists/Chiropodists to be registered/regulated due to the more intensive level of medical and surgical procedures carried out and therefore the more in depth training required.

Course Price – £125.00