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podiatrist

Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint.

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DESCRIPTION

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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
chiropody
sterilization techniques
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
sport and exercise medicine
paediatrics
orthotics

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice

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Skills overview

43total
28 essential
15 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
5
Skills
1

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Quick insight

This role requires 28 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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