252611 - Podiatrist

Description

Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorder of the feet. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

• • Podiatric Surgeon

Skills Assessment Authority

PodBA

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations

• • 2388-11 Podiatrist

Group: 2526 Podiatrists

Description

prevent, diagnose and treat disorders of the feet.

Tasks

• • examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
  • examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
  • prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
  • performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
  • prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
  • advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
  • may provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
  • may refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners

Skill Level

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Occupations in this Group

• • 252611 Podiatrist