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
On completion of this course the student will be offered our optional 5 day Practical Training Course, at an additional cost. This will be in a clinical setting giving the student training on scalpel work, paddings and dressings, medicaments and more. The student will be supervised throughout by our qualified ‘Foot Doctor’ . The student will be able to gain confidence and expertise by working on each other and on clients. Details of the Practical Training will be sent on purchase of the TSA Foot Health Practitioners Course.
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’
Course Price – £175.00
Foot Health Practitioner Foundation Course – Non-Surgical (TSA)
Foundation course for Foot Health Practitioners - non-surgical
£175.00
PRACTICAL COURSE – Add On Course available to all students who have completed the main theory course. There will be a maximum of four students on each course. If you would like to be able to practice your skills, learn more about safe scalpel work, paddings and dressings, medicaments and a variety of additional treatments and methods this excellent 5 day Practical Course will enhance your learning experience, giving you more confidence to start your own business in the Foot Health industry.
Clinical Venue for the Practical Course
The Practical Training Course will be in a live/working clinical setting. Held in Louth, Lincolnshire, this will be an additional cost of £450.00. Full details and a booking form will be sent to students who are nearing the end of the theory course.
Dates of our next Practical Courses are:- Monday 2nd November – Friday 6th November
Monday 30th November – Friday 4th December
