Description
Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet, advising people on foot care techniques and the importance of foot care for promoting better mobility and general well-being. They also perform small tasks such as cutting toe nails, applying plasters and general clerical duties.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
podiatric surgeryorthopaedic treatment alternativespodiatric diseasesclinical codingdermatologyfoot problemsorthopaedic conditionschiropodyadministrative tasks in a medical environmentorthopaedicshealth records managementtypes of orthopedic supplieshuman anatomymedical terminologyhealth care systemmicrobiology-bacteriologysterilization techniquessurgical asepsiskineticspharmacology
Practical Skills
communicate in healthcareprovide footwear advice to patientsrecord treated patient's informationtreat patients' nailsmaintain medical devicesfollow clinical guidelinesensure safety of healthcare userscollect healthcare user data under supervisionrespond to changing situations in health careprovide medication informationrecommend orthotic devicesshape nailspromote foot healthdevelop a collaborative therapeutic relationshipcomply with quality standards related to healthcare practiceperform clinical coding proceduresadvise on healthcare users' informed consentwork in multidisciplinary health teamscontribute to quality physiotherapy servicestreat nailsmonitor stock levelsend samples to laboratoryprovide health educationuse foreign languages in patient carecarry out wound careapply foot castsanalyse X-ray imageryadminister appointmentsapply wound dressingsplace orders for orthopedic productsobtain healthcare user's medical status informationmonitor basic patients signsprocess medical insurance claimsconduct podiatry consultationrecommend orthopedic goods to customers depending on their conditiondiscuss the medical history of the healthcare userwork in a multicultural environment in health care