Certified Diabetic Foot Care Assistant Course

Name of course:

Type of course:

Six week certificate course for Foot Care Assistants

Purpose of course:

To educate and train foot care assistants for prevention of leg amputation and quality management of Foot Ulcers.

Brief description of course:

The course will enable the participants to develop the following competencies:

Screening and examination of the diabetic foot
cutting and filing nails
removing simple callus
assessing footwear
delivering education on footwear
foot care and hygiene
giving general advice to people with diabetes
understanding implications of neuropathy.

Frequency of course:

Six Weeks

Target participants and course requirements:

All those, who have passed their Matriculation.
Age: Between 20 -45 years
At least two years of prior experience as a paramedic / dresser in hospital setup or clinic.

Mode of delivery:

Workshop/seminar (face-to-face)
Clinical experience

Course outline with timelines:

Section

A- Theory: Anatomy. Foot Disorders. Nail conditions. Physical Examination &management.

B- Practical: Handling &sterilization of instruments. Clinical assessment. Assisting Physician in developing a treatment plan and its implementation. Interaction with other healthcare professionals.

Objective

Developing knowledge to recognize &evaluate Foot conditions.

Develop skill to manage foot condition surgically with aseptic technique.

Length of course(s):

6 weeks

Number of faculty/instructors per student:

One faculty member per student

Qualification gained on successful completion(s):

Certified Foot Care Assistant