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Diabetic Foot Checks

This course is designed as a practical, interactive diabetic foot assessment training course for primary care staff, covering risk assessment, common complications, assessment tools, and hands on foot examination skills. Participants will learn how to provide effective foot care education to support patient self-management.

 

 

Course Objectives

  • Explain the fundamental principles of diabetic foot care and its role in preventing complications.
  • Identify common diabetic foot complications and assess their potential impact on patient outcomes.
  • Describe the recommended frequency and clinical importance of routine diabetic foot checks.
  • Conduct a structured diabetic foot risk assessment using recognised assessment tools.
  • Perform a comprehensive diabetic foot assessment independently and provide effective patient education on foot care and prevention strategies.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basic principles of foot care in diabetes
  • Identify common foot complications and their impact on patients
  • Recognise the frequency and importance of regular diabetes foot checks
  • Conduct risk assessments using appropriate tools
  • Perform a diabetes foot assessment independently
  • Educate patients on effective foot care and preventative strategies

 

Attendee Feedback

“I feel more confident answering patients questions regarding the diabetic foot”
GPA

“I would recommend this course to my colleagues who want to gain an understanding on the diabetic foot. the trainer explained everything perfectly”

Care Coordinator

“I loved the interactive aspect of this training, everything we were taught we were then able to practice which made it easier to understand”
HCA

Group Booking:

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Categories:

Foundation

Course Duration:

One Full Day

Delivery Method:

Face to Face

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