Foot Care for Elderly People Training
Enhance your expertise in podiatry for elderly patients. Master geriatric foot evaluations, secure nail and skin maintenance, education tailored for dementia, strategies to lower fall risks, and informed referral choices, helping to avert ulcers, infections, and unnecessary hospital admissions.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to safeguard vulnerable feet in older adults and minimise complications. It covers age-related foot changes, everyday care practices, safe nail and skin care, preventing falls and infections, and dementia-sensitive instruction. Gain assurance in evaluating feet, recording findings, making referrals, and team-based care through this concise, targeted programme.
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Develop skills
- Geriatric foot assessment: conduct rapid, structured checks of skin, nails, and circulation.
- Diabetic foot screening: use monofilament testing, basic ABI, and identify neuropathy indicators.
- Preventive foot care: provide safe cleansing, moisturising, nail trimming, and callus management.
- Elderly education skills: tailor foot care advice for dementia, poor vision, and arthritis.
- Interprofessional referrals: identify needs for podiatry, wound care, or vascular specialist input.
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