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Technician in Functional Assessment of Older Adults Course

What will I learn?

Level up your skills with our Technician in Functional Assessment of Older Adults Course, designed for footwear professionals looking to improve their expertise. Delve into comprehensive modules covering foot health assessment, observation of walking (gait) and balance, and ethical client interaction. Learn to prepare accurate reports, develop personalised footwear recommendations, and explore innovative design features. Get practical, high-quality knowledge to improve mobility and comfort for older adults, ensuring happy clients and career progression.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Carry out functional assessments to spot mobility issues in older adults.

Develop personalised footwear recommendations based on assessment data.

Communicate effectively with clients to make sure they understand and are happy.

Analyse walking (gait) and balance to improve footwear design for older adults.

Respect client privacy while building strong, ethical relationships.

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 it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.