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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

podiatry assistant

Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet, advising people on foot care techniques and the importance of foot care for promoting better mobility and general well-being.

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Description

Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet, advising people on foot care techniques and the importance of foot care for promoting better mobility and general well-being. They also perform small tasks such as cutting toe nails, applying plasters and general clerical duties.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
health records managementchiropodytypes of orthopedic suppliesorthopaedic conditionsorthopaedicsclinical codingpodiatric diseasesadministrative tasks in a medical environmentorthopaedic treatment alternativesdermatologyfoot problemspodiatric surgery
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
sterilization techniquespharmacologyhealth care systemsurgical asepsiskineticsmedical terminologymicrobiology-bacteriologyhuman anatomy
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
treat patients' nailscomply with quality standards related to healthcare practicecollect healthcare user data under supervisionmaintain medical devicescommunicate in healthcarerecommend orthotic devicesshape nailsrespond to changing situations in health carefollow clinical guidelinesperform clinical coding proceduresdevelop a collaborative therapeutic relationshipprovide medication informationensure safety of healthcare usersadvise on healthcare users' informed consentprovide footwear advice to patientsrecord treated patient's informationpromote foot health
OPTIONALOptional competences
treat nailsprovide health educationsend samples to laboratoryapply foot castswork in multidisciplinary health teamsmonitor basic patients signsdiscuss the medical history of the healthcare userwork in a multicultural environment in health careuse foreign languages in patient caremonitor stock levelrecommend orthopedic goods to customers depending on their conditioncontribute to quality physiotherapy servicesapply wound dressingscarry out wound careobtain healthcare user's medical status informationanalyse X-ray imageryadminister appointmentsplace orders for orthopedic productsprocess medical insurance claimsconduct podiatry consultation

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

57 total
29 essential · 28 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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