This online professional development course is ideal for anyone working with feet. This can include allied health roles in podiatry or beauticians specialising in pedicures.
Foot, Skin and Nail Care will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to provide basic foot, skin and nail care to clients. In this online course you will learn the fundamentals of feet assessment, learn how to develop a foot care support plan and perform basic foot, skin and nail care. You will also learn how to follow safe work practices for direct client care.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident in your role assisting in foot care, whether in the podiatry or beauty industry.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Basic foot care
- Feet assessment by health professional
- Determine services required
- Foot care
- Podiatric care
- Foot care support plan
- Communicate plan with client
- Common law
- Duty of care
- Infection control guidelines
- Perform foot, skin and nail care
- Explain procedures to client
- Preparation
- Risk and complications
- Prepare client comfortably
- Nail filing
- Feet washing
- Emollients
- Foot issues
- Clean and store equipment
- Protocols and infection control
- Dispose of biological waste
- Aseptic technique
- Document client information
- Podiatry requirements
- Legislative requirements
- Infectious diseases
- Mandatory reporting
Unit 2 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Workplace policies and procedures
- Standard codes of practice
- Health and safety policies and legislation
- Duty of care
- Fire extinguishers
- Chemical spills and bomb threats
- Accidents and other emergencies
- Hazard identification
- Client home environment checklist
- Workplace violence
- Risk reduction strategies
- Violence incident report form
- Working off-site safety security
- Hazardous substances
- Managing health and safety risks
- Hierarchy of control
- Accurate record keeping systems
- Following manual handling procedures
- Manual lifting and team handling
- Pushing and pulling
- Manual handling of hazards
- Causes of accidents and illness
- Infection control procedures
- Handwashing
- Protective equipment
- Waste disposal
- Cuts and lesions
- Contact with bodily fluids
- Disposals of sharps
- Hepatitis B
- Bed liners
- Safe workplace summary
- Sources of infection – care workers
- How infections and diseases are spread
- Issue resolution
- Industrial issues
- Safety signs and symbols
- Health and safety audits
- Commitment, training and evaluation
- Stress management
- Ergonomics and risk assessment
- Reporting stress related illness
Study Hours
Estimated duration 30 Hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% Online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Very easy to navigate on the net and fast to start once enrolled
S. Williams, Old Bar NSW | Foot, Skin and Nail Care
Easy to find way around course. Good learning information. Thankyou
A.Towell, Casino, NSW | Foot, Skin and Nail Care
A good course to study, I found it very helpful and informative. Thank you for the opportunity
R. Williams, Southport, QLD | Foot, Skin and Nail Care
By far the most easy to understand and very relevant topics are in the course.
C. Bontuyan, West Wodonga, VIC | Foot, Skin and Nail Care
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Add to Cart/View Cart on the course page.
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Foot Care Service Worker
- Podiatry Assistant
- Personal Care Worker
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