Foot Care Course: Level 4 Diploma

Modules

Within your course you will cover all of the below:

Unit 1: Principles of anatomy and physiology for the foot health care practitioner - L/651/1126

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know the structure and function of the circulatory system
• Know how the respiratory system functions
• Understand the structure and function of the muscular skeletal system
• Know the structure and function of the nervous system
• Know the process of immunity
• Know the functions of systems that maintain balance within the body
• Know the anatomy of the foot

Unit 2: Therapeutics, medications and instruments for the foot health care practitioner - R/651/1119

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand treatments used in foot health care
• Understand the risks of medication in foot health care
• Be able to apply medication, covers and dressing materials to the foot
• Be able to use foot health care instruments
• Be able to fit an orthosis to a client’s shoe

Unit 3: Treatment of dermatological pathologies for the foot health care practitioner - A/651/1120

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know the structure and function of the skin
• Understand the importance of nutrition for skin health
• Understand disorders and conditions which affect the skin of the foot and appropriate treatments
• Understand dermatological pathologies of the foot
• Be able to treat dermatological pathologies of the foot safely
• Be able to record details of treatment for legislative purposes
• Be able to sanitise the work area after treatment

Unit 4: Nail and skin dystrophies in foot health care - D/651/1121

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know the structure and function of nails
• Understand the importance of nutrition for clients’ nail health
• Know the dystrophies of nails
• Understand how to treat nail dystrophies safely
• Be able to carry out treatment safely
• Be able to apply nail cutting techniques safely
• Be able to safely apply abrasion techniques for nails and skin

Unit 5: Circulation for the foot health care practitioner - F/651/1122

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know the importance of measuring blood pressure for foot health care
• Be able to check the circulation of the lower limb
• Understand circulatory disorders of the lower limb

Unit 6: Communicate and record information in a foot health care environment - H/651/1123

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to communicate with clients and/or carers
• Be able to communicate with clients and/or carers
• Know how to keep accurate records meeting legal obligations
• Be able to record information relevant to foot health care
• Understand how to communicate with other professionals
• Understand how to communicate self-care and self-management to clients and/or carers

Unit 7: Infection prevention and control for foot care practitioners - J/651/1124

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how infection of the feet is caused
• Know how infection can spread
• Know how to minimise infection
• Be able to maintain hygiene when administering footcare
• Be able to use sterilisation methods for foot healthcare
• Be able to dispose of waste safely in a foot health care environment

Unit 8: Supporting clients with diabetes in foot health care - K/651/1125

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the regulation of blood sugar levels
• Understand diabetes in relation to foot health care
• Be able to test for sensory function of the lower limb
• Be able to support clients with diabetes in foot healthcare

Unit 9: Conduct a foot examination - M/651/1127

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to prepare the environment for foot care treatments
• Conduct examination of the foot and footwear
• Be able to agree treatment and management plans
• Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
• Be able to evaluate foot care treatments
• Be able to agree secondline treatment plan
• Understand wound management

Unit 10: Setting up a practice in foot health care - R/651/1128

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand considerations of being self-employed
• Understand the steps in assessing a business opportunity
• Be able to assess premises for a foot health care business
• Understanding client needs and competitor approaches to customer service
• Understanding business finance

Be able to demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD)

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. Full training is provided.

Minimum age restriction

Age 18 +

Average completion timeframe

1 - 2 Years

Assessment requirements

All theory assignments (11) must be completed. Observations will take place when attending practical’s on real clients who attend the clinic.

Placement or Practical required

A 10-day placement must be completed over consecutive days with all days fully attended.

If placement or practical required, when?

The practical cannot be attended until units 1-10 have been completed. The practical can be booked upon submission of unit 8 and 60% of course fees paid. You must have also paid 80% of the course.

Exams required

The practical training element of this course will include 2 knowledge tests. These are not set by the awarding body

Observation by us required

Yes at practical

Additional requirements

The Learner is required to have the appropriate uniform and PPE for the practical element of the training.

Certification Timeframe

12 weeks - Can be longer if a EQA sample is required

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment

This foot health care practitioner course is carried out via distance learning which means that you will work from home in your own time. You will be responsible for your own study time, but you are free to fit it around your other commitments such as work or family life.

The course is composed of 7 lessons of theory training which will be completed as part of your home study. As part of our foot health practitioner course, you will also have 10 days of practical training which will be completed at our fully equipped Foot Health Training Centre in Birmingham.

The amount of study hours you will need to dedicate to your studies depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies as well as how well you grasp the learning materials. Furthermore, at the end of every lesson, you will be given a question paper to complete and return to your tutor. You should allow at least 8-10 hours of study to complete each question paper.

Qualifications

Innovate Awarding

On successful completion of our Innovate Awarding Level 4 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner (RQF) course you will receive a qualification listed on the RQF at level 4 (Qualification Reference Number: 610/4007/1 (This enables you to use the letters DIPFH or RFHP after your name. This course has also been assigned 40 credits.

Innovate Awarding is an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation with an innovative and dynamic approach. They develop off-the-shelf, customised and fully bespoke qualifications across a growing number of sectors – all on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). 

Graduates can pursue careers in private clinics, care homes, or hospitals. The course includes business setup training, ensuring readiness to start a practice. High demand offers potential earnings up to £39,000 annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out how this course has helped real-life learners – people just like you - to reach their goals and achieve success! 

Gemma
Ex-Royal Navy mum gets 200 clients for healthcare business in 9 months after qualifying online.

“There’s no way I could have gone to college or university with work and children, it just wouldn’t have happened, so being able to do it online the way it is, is just perfect for anyone older and wanting a new career, especially if you’ve got a family as well, it just makes life a bit easier.” 

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