WR-062

Daily Foot Health Theory

The Daily Foot Health program includes two parts. The theory has 18 lessons that lead up to the HANDS-ON workshop where you gain exposure to the daily foot health practices and highlights essential to the role of support personnel as part of an interdisciplinary team, promoting prevention of infection, complication reduction, and improved overall health. Learn daily maintenance and healthy foot health practices. Topics Covered: -Introduction to Feet, Skin and Nails -Anatomy of the Foot -Common Foot Conditions, Diseases and Disorders -Skin and Nail Conditions -The Role of the Support Personnel -Scope of Practice: PSW, CCA, HCA, and other professional support staff -The Role of caregivers, family, and patients. -The Foot Health Team - Referrals -Daily Foot Health Checklist -Basic Nail Trimming -The Importance of Foot Health to your Overall Health -Patient Education and Health Promotion -Supporting Foot Health: Orthotics, Exercise, Diet and Lifestyle -Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices.

Credit Hours

15

Min. Grade

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