Geriatric Podiatrist Course

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What will I learn?

Enhance your expertise with our Geriatric Podiatrist Course, designed for podiatry professionals looking to excel in elderly foot care here in the Philippines. Dive into arthritis management, effective communication with elderly patients, and comprehensive care planning that's relevant to the local context. Learn to address foot ulcers, customize footwear based on Philippine settings and preferences, and understand diabetes-related foot health issues common in Filipino elderly. Master pain management techniques and involve families in patient education, considering Filipino family values. This concise, high-quality course equips you with practical skills to elevate your practice and improve patient outcomes for the Filipino elderly population.

Develop skills

Strengthen your practical skills in the areas listed below.

Diagnose arthritis in feet: Identify symptoms and types for effective treatment applicable to Filipino patients.

Educate elderly on foot care: Communicate effectively and involve family members in care plans, respecting Filipino customs.

Manage foot ulcers: Classify, treat, and prevent ulcers in elderly Filipino patients, considering local healthcare practices.

Customize footwear: Design orthotics and recommend suitable shoes readily available and appropriate for seniors in the Philippines.

Develop care plans: Integrate multidisciplinary approaches for personalized care, considering the local healthcare system and resources.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.