عن هذه المهنة
Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint. They assess, diagnose, and treat physical, sporting injuries, rehabilitation, medical and surgical problems of the foot and lower limb in their clinical practice. Podiatrists are active outside the clinical environment in research, medico-legal, and forensic activities. Podiatrists act within the scope of their podiatry training, experience, and regulating authority of their member country.
المهارات الأساسية
accept own accountability
apply context specific clinical competences
comply with legislation related to health care
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
conduct podiatry consultation
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
ensure safety of healthcare users
follow clinical guidelines
interact with healthcare users
maintain medical devices
manage healthcare users' data
promote foot health
recommend orthotic devices
المعرفة المطلوبة
behavioural therapy
biomechanics
chiropody
dermatology
foot problems
health care system
histology
human anatomy
human physiology
immunology
kinetics
orthopaedic conditions
orthopaedic treatment alternatives
pharmacology
sterilization techniques
مهارات إضافية
apply massage therapy
develop foot orthoses
process medical insurance claims
provide footwear advice to patients
record healthcare users' billing information
refer healthcare users
use foreign languages in patient care
work in a multicultural environment in health care
anaesthetics
hydrotherapy
orthotics
paediatrics
podiatric surgery
rheumatology
sport and exercise medicine
تُعرف أيضًا باسم
specialist in chiropody
expert in podiatry
expert podiatrist
chiropodist
specialist in podology
podiatric physician
specialist in podiatry
specialist podiatrist
specialist chiropodist
specialist podologist
