Podiatry Assistant

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Areas Of Interest:   Medical Professional Support Services
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Certificate Description:  Working under the guidance of podiatrists, as a Podiatry Assistant you would provide therapeutic and program related support.
Code:  HLT43015
Work Type:  Helping & Advising

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Recognise healthy body systems
Confirm physical health status
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Assist with basic foot hygiene
Assist with podiatric procedures
Assist with podiatry assessment and exercise
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Visit client residence
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Assist with an allied health program
Process reusable medical devices and equipment