Foot Health Practitioner Course 12 Lessons only £1350.00
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FREE WITH THIS COURSE: The price of our Nationally Recognised Foot Health courses now includes FREE* student accommodation, saving you up to £325** on your total training costs! For more information, please click here!
There is no greater satisfaction than to care for others, and our Foot Health Care Course gives you the opportunity to do just that in your own practice. The human foot is one of the most complex and neglected of body parts. Every step we take places two and a half times our body weight on the 26 bones that make up each foot, and it has been estimated that we walk 3 times around the planet in a lifetime. However, the foot is highly sensitive and like any machine part suffers wear or damage when injured or stressed beyond its capability.
Here's where you come in. Though there may be little wrong with their feet, circumstances may prevent people looking after them. Arthritis, painful hip joints or stiff knees may put their feet out of reach or prevent use of scissors or nippers. However, others do have problems with their feet, from corns, calluses, verrucas, flat-foot and bunions to nail conditions and structural defects, many of which can be treated without surgery or medical intervention. Some just enjoy being pampered or are concerned to maintain their bodies in optimum condition. All of these people need the help of a Foot Health Practitioner, a professional trained to deliver care and advice either in a private surgery or in the home.
Stonebridge's Foot Health Care not only gives you a complete grounding in foot anatomy, care and diagnosis but provides the information and support you need to establish a successful practice. Completion of the course gains you the SAC Dip. (Foot Health Care), the qualification that says that you are trained to a good working standard.
This course is made up of twelve lessons of theory training, which you complete from the comfort of your own home, and one week’s practical training, which is completed at our state-of-the-art Foot Health Training Centre. For more information on the practical training, please visit our dedicated Foot Health website at www.foothealthschool.com
If you would prefer to study the theory element of the course plus two week’s practical training please click here.
Please click here for important information relating to this course.
- Course Syllabus
- Qualifications
- Fees
- Professional Membership
- Support
- Student Community
- Study Options
- Benefits
- Related Courses
- Further Info
Syllabus
Lesson 1:
Intro/ organisation/ tissues/ cartilage/ ligament/ tendon/ bone/ fractures/ skeletal development/ the human skeleton/ leg skeleton/ foot skeleton/ anatomical planes/ terms of reference/ foot arches
Normal stance and posture/ pes planus/ articulations/ tendons/ retinaculae/ movement/ pes plano-valgus
Lesson 2:
Muscle tissues/ structure/ groups/ muscles of the leg and foot, HAV limitus/ rigidus/ metatarsalgia/ arthritis/ gout/ sprains/ treatment of pes plano-valgus
Lesson 3:
Blood structure/ heart/ vessels/ circulation/ arteries/veins/ capillaries/ respiration/ circulatory disorders/ atherosclerosis/ stenosis/thrombosis/ ulceration/ varicosity/ pulses/ blood borne disease/ pathogens/ fungi/ viruses/ bacteria/ exercise and the cardiovascular system/ disinfection and sterilisation
Lesson 4:
Integumentary system/ skin hair and nails/ normal function and growth mechanisms/ homeostasis/ instruments / skin pathologies-corns, callus, etc/ nail dystrophies/ peripheral perfusion/ tissue viability/ gangrene/ malignancies
Lesson 5:
Materia medica/ antiseptics/ styptics/ varnishes/ creams/ pre and post ops/ cleanliness and personal hygiene/ self-presentation/ diagnosis/ prognosis/ records and book-keeping/ styles of practise
Lesson 6:
Lymphatic circulation/ relationship to blood circulation/ lymphoedema/ path of infection/ route of metastasis/ when and how to refer
Lesson 7:
CNS/ ANS/ nerve supply to foot sensation and pain/ areas served by individual nerves/ peripheral circulation examination/ Raynauds syndrome/ neuropathy/ neurological examination
Lesson 8:
Endocrine system and hormones/ diabetes mellitus and its significance/ neuropathy/ paddings and dressings
Lesson 9:
External respiration/ gaseous exchange in the lungs/ internal respiration/ measurement of blood pressure/ the ankle brachial pressure index/ varicose veins/ skin disorders and conditions/ differential diagnosis/ fungal infections/ yeast infections/ sweating disorders/ instruments/
Lesson 10:
Pathology/ organ changes/ factors causing hypertrophy and hyperplasia/ factors causing atrophy/ neoplasms/ elements of nutrition/ setting up a practice
Lesson 11:
Starting Your Own Business
Lesson 12:
Marketing Your Business
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Sample Course Materials
Please click on the logo below to view a few sample pages of the course materials we provide. Whilst this is only a few sample pages, we do hope that it will give you some idea of the quality of the materials we provide. If you have anymore queries in relation to the course materials, please feel free to contact one of our friendly course advisors who will be more than happy to deal with any queries that you may have.
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1: Foot Health Practitioner Diploma
Foot Health Practitioner Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
Qualification 2: Level 4 Foot Health Practitioner Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
For more information on this award, click here
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Fees
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £1350.00 | £150.00 | £120.00 | 10 |
At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full awarding body accreditation for the course.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists (AEPT)
"The Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists is dedicated in assisting you as a member, in the promotion and growth of your practice. Your profile will be entered onto our website and each month you will receive a free e-zine full of business tips and valuable information".
For further details please visit, www.aept.co.uk
Register for Foot Health Professional (R.F.H.P)
The Register for Foot Health Professional (R.F.H.P) is a non-profit professional association for Foot Health Practitioners, who places practitioners on a register, making the public aware that the practitioner is trained to a high standard.
The R.F.H.P campaigns for, promotes and supports those who work and practice in the Foot Health Practitioner Industry. It reaches out to people who act as advocates for the Foot Health Profession and it anticipates and exceeds stakeholder expectations. Members are of all ages and come from a broad range of professional and personal backgrounds.
R.F.H.P Accredited Courses
- Level 4 Foot Health Practitioner Diploma Course
- Level 4 Advanced Foot Health Practitioner Diploma Course
For more information on the RFHP, please click here
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Student Community
We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little dauntedsince you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concernswe have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone encourages a high level ofinteraction with your tutor and other like-minded students.
All of our students receive access to the Student Zone,within this area you can:
- Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
- View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
- View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
- Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
- View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
- Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
- Find details on our generous Referral Programme.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.
Elearn Prices
Please note that payment by installments is not available when studying via Elearn.
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £1230.00 | x | x | x |
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 180 hrs.
Benefits
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- One Week's Practical Training
- The price of our Nationally Recognised Foot Health courses now includes FREE* student accommodation, saving you up to £325** on your total training costs! For more information, please click here!
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at upto £30.00)
- Business start up advice and excellent discount rates from the College's approved supplier of Foot Health equipment
- FREE Patient diagnosis pocket handbook worth £15.99
- FREE Practitioner's Toolkit worth £100.00
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Additional Benefits
This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course.
Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying.
Course outline
Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students.
You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify:
- what you know already
- what you need to know
- what interests you
- how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness.
This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed.
Syllabus
- Introduction and Objectives
- Learning to Learn
- Setting Aside Time for Study
- Concentration
- Effective Reading
- Effective Note-taking
- Preparing to Write
- Planning and Writing the Assignment
- Assessment
- Basic Research
- Introduction to Computers
- Spreadsheets and Excel
- Using Databases and Access
- Word Processing with MS Word
Cost of course: FREE to Elearnuk students
Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00
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This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated.
Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!
A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.
A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors
Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.
Regularly updated links to the latest news items!
Related Courses
Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.
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Further Information
Practical Training
This course is made up of twelve lessons of theory training, which you complete from the comfort of your own home, and one week’s practical training, which is completed at our state-of-the-art Foot Health Training Centre. For more information on the practical training, please visit our dedicated Foot Health website at www.foothealthschool.com
Stonebridge Associated College's Foot Health Centre
Below you will see a few pictures of what the Foot Health campus looks like, it is a modern, state-of-the-art training facility that is full equiped to deal with the needs of our clients and our students. If you would like to book an appointment to view the clinic, please fee free to contact us and we will be happy to arrange a viewing.
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Please Note
Students wishing to practise in the UK need to complete practical training. This can be done on campus at the College's Foot Health Centre. The cost of the course above, includes one weeks full practical training at the Foot Health Centre.
For more information, please visit our dedicated Foot Health website at www.foothealthschool.com
Student Reviews for Foot Health Practitioner Course
I want to do something different when I take semi retirement in 3 years time, but, being a Nurse, still want the caring aspect to play a part in whatever I chose. I came across the course on line, and felt that it could well meet my needs.
It sure has! The distance-learning course was ideal as I could fit it around my full time work and complete it at my own pace. Having a Nurse background was a help but every module was explained so well that I do not think anyone would have a problem gaining the knowledge required. In fact I know so! During the practical week I met people from all walks of life, ranging from an engineer to a bank clerk. Everyone passed with flying colours! I'm not at all surprised as everything was so well planned and out tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. The college building itself looked new, with very modern facilities and, of course, Bude just outside the door.
My business is now growing at the rate I want it to. Because I already have a full time job I need to keep tight control on the number of clients I have. Since the start of the business, ten weeks ago, I have built up 28 clients on my books. Eventually I shall build to about 80 which will give me 2-3 days work per week.
I have no hesitation in recommending the course to anyone.
By: Diana Gale (Foot care Practitioner)
I have recommended my friend who is now doing the Foot Health Practitioners course with you at the moment, I left Spain last year and started working in the Cardonald Therapy Centre in Glasgow and now have about 300 clients in my books, that is including 2 nursing homes as well as domicile clients. I enjoyed the course but looking back I would have liked to have worked on more clients whilst on the course, but I have taken everything on board that Bernard taught and have used it to build a very sucessful business here in Glasgow. The reason why Stephanie is doing the course is that I am now returning to Spain to work part-time and leaving the business here for Stephanie who will be very popular with my clients.
By: issybon
Great Course - very user firendly, there was great support from the guys at Stonebridge.
The resources and facilities for the course were great and very modern, a nice place to be. We were all made to feel important, a fantastic group of people. We became good friends and have been in touch since the course to encourage and support each other.
The course was brillaint!!!! I would not hesitate to recomend Stonebridge.
By: WIS023RL
Hi All,
Just to let you know I am currently studying the Foot Health Practitioner Diploma with Stonebridge Associated Colleges and it’s great. I have given the poor staff there some real hassles with my payments and missing work etc. they are always more than happy to help me however they can. I can’t wait to go down to the college in Bude (as unlike other distance education colleges they actually do exist) and get to see the facilities and meet the tutors).
I am starting a campaign on the student forums to get all the thousands of students studying with them to post on these review sites as I want anyone who is in doubt, to be sure that Stonebridge Colleges are the best!
Shaz
By: Sharon Johnson
I found the course fantastic, it was taught at a steady pace, but we learnt a lot in that amount of time. It was very intense but Bernard is a very good teacher and made it understandable and interesting. You could be a complete beginner on this course yes. I got all what I wanted from the course and cant wait to start up my business as a fhp.
I found the classroom very ultra modern, it had all the facilities we needed to train and it was very clean and new looking.
We were all treated as individuals, it was perfect. The other students were very nice and we all got on well, we all stayed in the student accommodation so we went home together every day and had dinner and evening chats together. The course was a joy and yes I did come out buzzing everyday.
The course overall was excellent, I’m so glad I picked Stonebridge to do my training. You have a fantastic teacher who made the training relaxed and fun even though it was very intense and tiring.
By: Natasha Duncan
I found the practical side of the Foot Health Practitioner course very intensive, I did the course as a beginner and I got exactly what I wanted out of this course, fabulous tutor! The classroom facilities were very modern. I looked forward to going to class every day, everyone was lovely and I made some great friends. Overall in my opinion everything was to a very high standard – including the student accommodation.
By: Kathryn Higham
I really enjoyed the theory element of the course, it was clear, precise and very well laid out. A complete begginer would understand the clear language, I gained exactly what I needed to succeed. The classrom/clinic was fantastic, every bit like a clinic. It was very personal and pracitcal with great learning facilities and resources, all up to date. Bernard Pink was great and an excellent tutor.
I loved every minute of my course. The other students were great, supportive and fun. Spent evenings learning and sharing our thoughts for the day. The student accomadation facilities we fantastic, clean and well furnished. Take the family there for a holiday! It is a great place to study. Excellent, welll done Stonebridge and staff, especially Bernard Pink.
By: M Weston
I thought that the course was excellent. The pace was right but challenging. I felt that the theory also made a lot of sense when undertaking the practical. I now feel inspired and am starting to get everything ready for looking after people’s feet.
The classroom and facilities were absolutely first class. I loved the whole experience. The other girls on the course were very friendly and Bernard was a fantastic teacher. I only wish that I had completed this course years ago. It was a really good experience and I cannot wait to start my own practice.
By: Judith Parker
The Foot Health course was of great relevance. It was more intense than I had anticipated it to be and I did find it fairly hard myself. I think it was helpful to have almost completed your theory work before attending the practical course as it did give you a good insight to all the conditions covered on the practical week. The Foot Health course was very progressive giving you the opportunity to progress.
I think the classroom was modern, light and comfortable with good quality equipment. It was exceptionally clean. I looked forward to going to class, but did have one bad day myself, but the tutor and my classmates were very supportive and I managed to get through it with their help! You had good individual tuition being in a small group, which was great for me. We all met up afterwards and hope to continue that in the future.
I have enjoyed the whole course and would recommend Stonebridge to others. My daughter is just starting your diet and nutrition course!
By: Ann Marie Taylor SAC Dip. FHP RFHP
The course was challenging, but so rewarding. It allowed you to really understand the whole concept of Foot Health Care. The classroom and tutor was brilliant – bright, clear and modern. The practical area was very professional.
Our class was a great mix of people ranging from 21 – 53 and yet everyone gelled. We were treated as adults learning a profession. I loved every second and everything learnt during the theory, everything just started clicking into place. We all stayed in touch.
This has been a fantastic experience from the 1st course book to earning a diploma. I’s do it again! The feeling of self achievement was unbelievable and I’ve made 7 new friends with the same goal – to be a good Foot Health Practitioner – Thank you!
By: Dawn Brewin
I was a complete beginner starting this Foot Health Practitioner course but it was well structured. I found it relatively easy to understand. The classroom was a great modern building. Excellent tutor. Fab!
Total of 7 students in our class who all got on extremely well in class and at the student house we shared. All given individual attention from Bernard and more if needed – never too much trouble. 11 days pass so quickly. We have a fantastic time.
At 43 I was apprehensive at going back to education but once I started my worries were quickly put aside. Accommodation was provided for the practice training and we all “de-briefed” in the evening. We all helped each other – such a brilliant group!
With many thanks to Bernard.
By: Sandra Mangnall