Foot Health Practitioner (Level 4)
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Summary
Overview
Foot Health Practitioner (Level 4)
Here's where you come in. Though there may be little wrong with their feet, circumstances may prevent people looking after them. Arthritis, painful hip joints or stiff knees may put their feet out of reach or prevent use of scissors or nippers. However, others do have problems with their feet, from corns, calluses, verrucae, flat-foot and bunions, to nail conditions and structural defects, many of which can be treated without surgery or medical intervention. Some people just enjoy being pampered or are concerned with maintaining their bodies in optimum condition. All of these people need the help of a Foot Health Practitioner: a professional trained to deliver care and advice either in a private surgery or in the home.
Description
Module 1 – Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Introduce the main Characteristics that define Living Organisms
- Explore the notion of Cells and Tissue
- Demonstrate the functions of Cellular Tissues
- Identify relationships in the Human Body
- Analyse the main Foot Movements
- List the functions and characteristics of the Skeletal System
Module 2 – Muscle Tissues and Muscle Groups
- Introduce the main muscle tissues
- Identify the main muscle groups
- Discuss tendons and retinaculae
- Investigate the treatment of pes plano-valgus
- Explore hallux abducto-valgus – the condition and its aetiology
Module 3 – The Structure of Blood
- Identify blood as a connective tissue
- Discuss circulation of the blood/heart/blood vessels
- List the benefits of exercise and effects of non-exercise
- Evaluate pathogens fungi/viruses/bacteria
- Instruct on disinfections and sterilisation
Module 4 – The Integumentary System
- Identify and discuss the integumentary system
- Discuss skin, nails, hair, and homeostasis
- Explore skin pathologies and diagnosis
- Define nail dystrophies and treatment
- Instruct on the use of Instruments and reduction techniques
Module 5 – The Lymphatic System
- Evaluate the reticulo-endothelial system
- Identify lymphatics and homeostasis
- Explore specific and non-specific immunity
- Discuss nail dystrophies and treatment
- Explore further instruments and technique
Module 6 – The Nervous System
- Introduce the nervous system
- Discuss dermatomes
- Discuss diagnosis and diagnostic techniques
- Explore further instructions on instruments
Module 7 – Hunger and Sufficiency
- Explore the gastrointestinal tract
- Identify the urinary system
- Explore homeostasis
- Explore communication with general practitioners and other medical officers
Module 8 – The Endocrine System
- Identify the relationship between hormones and the endocrine system
- Present a discussion on diabetes
- Explore foot care for diabetics
- Explore therapeutics and materia medica
- Investigate the use of Corticosteroids
- List some of the uses of padding
Module 9 – External Respiration
- Compare and contrast external and internal respiration
- Discuss the process of measuring blood pressure
- Explain some common skin disorders of the foot
- Explain some common sweating disorders
Module 10 – Pathology
- Explain organ changes
- Discuss the factors causing hypertrophy and hyperplasia
- Present a discussion on neoplasm
- List the elements of nutrition
Module 11 – Start Your Own Business
- Explain how to research the market
- Define the product or service
- Explore and develop a marketing strategy
- Explore the importance of the management and organisation
- Discuss the usefulness of financial information
- Demonstrate how to complete the business plan
Module 12 – Marketing Your Business
- Identify the importance of market research
- Identify the customer
- Explore the needs of the customer
- Discuss the different types of market research
- Discuss the usefulness of a SWOT analyses
- Explore how to develop a marketing plan
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Our Foot Health Practitioner (Level 4) Course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Foot Health Practitioner and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.
- Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
- Students should have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
- Learners should have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Support Portal
- You should be fully committed to your studies.
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