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Under the Foot Health Practitioner Course you are now given the option to choose how many days practical training you would like to attend.
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In order to qualify and practice as a SAC registered Foot Health Practitioner you will need to complete Section A (theory) and one option from Section B (practical training). On completion of Section A and one option from Section B you will be able to practice competently as a fully registered Foot Health Practitioner.
All students must complete Section A of the programme. Section A is the 12 lesson distance learning theory element of the programme which is completed entirely from the comfort of your own home without the need for you to attend the College. During this period all students will be assigned a personal tutor who can be contacted via phone, e-mail or in writing. Your personal tutor will be happy to deal with any queries you may have.
Once you have completed Section A, you will progress onto your chosen option for Section B.
Section B contains two options. You can choose:
 5 Clinical/Practical Days Training, or
 11 Clinical/Practical Days Training
When you decide to enrol you will elect which practical option you would like to complete in Section B (the cost of the course varies in conjunction with which option you choose).
On completion of Section A and one option from Section B you will be able to practice competently as a fully registered Foot Health Practitioner.
Once you have qualified, Stonebridge Foot Health School then offers a range of optional additional courses that you can complete for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes. These courses are entirely optional and can be completed at your own pace. A list of these courses can be found in Section C.
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Section A (Compulsory)
Distance learning theory element of the programme:
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Module Contents |
| Module 1 |
Introduction, The anatomical position, Cells and tissues, Skeletal structure, Movement of the foot, Arches of the foot |
| Module 2 |
Muscular system, Compartments of the leg, Plantar layers of the foot, Treatment of pes plano-valgus, Remedial exercises |
| Module 3 |
Structure of blood, Pulses of the foot, Blood supply and circulation to the lower limb, Pathogens and the prevention of cross infection, Sterilisation |
| Module 4 |
The integumentary system, Skin healing and repair, Nails, Corns, callus and hyperkeratosis, Callus and corn formation and treatment, Hyperkeratotic lesions and treatment, The scalpel, Scalpel technique |
| Module 5 |
The lymphatic system, Oedema, Resistance to disease, Onychodystrophies and treatment, Instruments, Nail cutting |
| Module 6 |
The nervous system, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Instruments (cont) |
| Module 7 |
Record cards, Medical history taking, Communicating with G.P., Communicating with patient, Ethics, Medical emergencies |
| Module 8 |
Endocrine system, Diabetes mellitus, Treatment of diabetes, Footcare for diabetic patients, Paddings and dressings |
| Module 9 |
Respiration, Varicose veins, Skin disorders and conditions of the foot, Fungal and yeast infections, Instruments (cont) |
| Module 10 |
Pathology, Organ changes, Hypertrophy and Hyperplasia, Elements of nutrition, Obtaining clients |
| Module 11 |
Start Your Own Business |
| Module 12 |
Marketing Your Business |
On completion of Section A, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1: Foot Health Practitioner Diploma (Theory)
Qualification 2: Level 4 Foot Health Practitioner Award
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Section B (Compulsory)
Practical training element of the programme, choose either  or  :
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5 Clinic Days Practical Training
Clinic Day One
Lecture 1: Instruments: their use and care, general cleaning and autoclaves.
Lecture 2: Personal Presentation: hair/jewellery etc.
Lecture 3: Record Keeping: acceptable abbreviations.
Practical Session 1: Use of Burs, Nail nippers, Foot dressers & Blacks files.
Clinic Day Two
Practical Session 2: Materia medica, Padding & strapping, Sterile dressing techniques, Modern alternatives e.g. Silicon gel.
Practical Session 3: Scalpel techniques, Practice on wax etc.
Clinic Day Three
Practical Sessions 4, 5, 6, 7: Real clients
Clinic Day Four
Practical Sessions 8, 9, 10, 11: Real clients
Clinic Day Five
Practical Sessions 12, 13: Real clients
Lecture 4: Review of the week: Assess what has been learnt. Direct further study. General discussion.
Award Ceremony with Principal
On completion of in Section B, you will receive:
Qualification 3: Foot Health Practitioner Practical Diploma
N.B. With this qualification you will be able to secure professional indemnity insurance to practice competently as a fully registered Foot Health Practitioner.
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11 Clinic Days Practical Training
Clinic Day One
Lecture 1: Instruments: their use and care, general cleaning and autoclaves.
Lecture 2: Personal Presentation: hair/jewellery etc.
Lecture 3: Record Keeping: acceptable abbreviations.
Practical Session 1: Use of Burs, Nail nippers, Foot dressers & Blacks files.
Clinic Day Two
Practical Session 2: Materia medica, Padding & strapping, Sterile dressing techniques, Modern alternatives e.g. Silicon gel.
Practical Session 3: Scalpel techniques, Practice on wax etc.
Clinic Day Three
Practical Sessions 4, 5, 6, 7: Real clients
Clinic Day Four
Practical Sessions 8, 9, 10, 11: Real clients
Clinic Day Five
Lecture 4: Neurovascular assessment (NVA): Implications, importance and assessment tools
Practical Session 12: NVA patient diagnosis
Lecture 5: Diabetes and foot care: Implications, importance and assessment tools
Practical Session 13: Diabetes patient diagnosis
Clinic Day Six
Lecture 6: Heartstart: Emergency Life Support training: General care of a casualty, Rescue breathing, Care of the unconscious person who is breathing, Performing CPR, Choking, Dealing with a suspected heart attack victim
Lecture 7: Basic First Aid, Casualty care, Looking after the casualty, Treatment of minor bleeding and minor burns, Treatment for minor cuts, bruises, sprains and strains
Although recommended, day 6 is optional, and those students who have either completed such a course or wish to have a day off are welcome to do so. Students who complete this training will receive an additional Heartstart certificate
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Students have one full day off, for their own leisure time |
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Clinic Day Seven
Practical Sessions 14, 15, 16, 17: Real Clients
Clinic Day Eight
Lecture 8: Biomechanics 1: Implications, importance and assessment tools
Practical Session 18: Biomechanics patient diagnosis
Clinic Day Nine
Practical Sessions 19, 20, 21, 22: Real Clients
Clinic Day Ten
Lecture 9: Biomechanics 2: Implications, importance and assessment tools
Practical Sessions 23, 24: Real Clients
Clinic Day Eleven
Lecture 10: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH): Implications, importance and record keeping
Lecture 11: Review of the week: Assess what has been learnt. Direct further study. General discussion.
Award Ceremony with Principal
On completion of in Section B, you will receive:
Qualification 3: Foot Health Practitioner Advanced Practical Diploma
N.B. With this qualification you will be able to secure professional indemnity insurance to practice competently as a fully registered Foot Health Practitioner.
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Section C (Optional)
Ongoing CPD training element of the programme: (available for all students)
Our CPD courses are entirely optional, and are for those students who wish to continue their foot care related studies, and who want to be able to offer a wider range of services to their clients.
Some of the courses we are currently running are:
- Foot Health Post Graduate Skills Development Certificate course (attendance based)
- Emergency Life Support and Basic First Aid Certificate course (attendance based)
- Reflexology for Foot Care Specialists (home study)
- Manicure and Pedicure (home study)
- Safety Compliance (home study)
For full details on the range of CPD courses we currently offer and for more information on the ones listed above, please click here.
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