Diabetic Footcare
- Course Duration3 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 299 GBP
Course Overview
Proper foot care is critical in preventing complications in individuals living with diabetes. The Diabetic Foot care course provides healthcare professionals with the expertise and practical skills needed to assess, manage, and prevent diabetic foot-related conditions. With foot ulcers being a major cause of hospitalisation and lower limb amputations among diabetic patients, early intervention and multidisciplinary care are essential.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of diabetes-related foot complications, epidemiology, and importance of footcare in preventing morbidity.
- Covers foot structure, vascular supply, nerve innervation, and biomechanics relevant to diabetic foot health.
- Discusses neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, infection, and wound healing impairments in diabetes.
- ETeaches foot examination techniques, identification of risk factors, and classification of foot ulcers.
- Focuses on footwear selection, foot hygiene, self-care practices, and educational interventions.
- Reviews wound care principles, debridement, infection control, offloading techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches.
- Covers indications for surgery, revascularization, amputation, and use of novel treatments like growth factors and skin substitutes.
- Discusses post-treatment rehabilitation, prosthetics, and strategies to prevent recurrence and improve quality of life.
Skills Covered
- • Conducting diabetic foot risk assessments
- • Identifying and classifying foot ulcers
- • Educating patients on foot hygiene and footwear
- • Applying wound care and infection control protocols
- • Coordinating multidisciplinary care for high-risk patients
- • Implementing long-term prevention and rehabilitation plans
- • Understanding when to refer for surgical or advanced interventions
Why join this program?
- • Gain critical knowledge in one of the most preventable diabetes complications.
- • Hands-on, case-based learning with clinical examples.
- • Ideal for professionals in both acute and community settings.
- • Enhance your ability to reduce hospital admissions and amputation risk.
- • Aligned with NHS diabetes footcare standards and international best practices.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 72 hours of structured content across 8 modules.
- • Interactive case studies and risk assessment simulations.
- • Downloadable tools and patient education resources.
- • 100% online with flexible learning access.
- • Tutor support and online peer discussion forums.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Identify key risk factors and complications associated with diabetic foot.
- • Perform clinical foot assessments and stratify patients by risk.
- • Apply wound care, offloading, and infection control techniques.
- • Educate patients in preventative care and self-management.
- • Recognise when surgical intervention is needed.
- • Support post-operative care and long-term follow-up plans.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate in Diabetic Footcare from London Technology College. This certificate validates your knowledge and capability in managing diabetic foot conditions in a clinical setting and can be added to your professional development portfolio.
Earn Your Certificate:
- • UK-recognised certificate from London Technology College.
- • Evidence-based content aligned with diabetic footcare best practices.
- • Hands-on learning through patient case simulations.
- • Career-enhancing qualification for nurses, podiatrists, and diabetes educators.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This course is ideal for nurses, podiatrists, GPs, diabetes educators, community health workers, and allied healthcare professionals involved in diabetic care.
Basic clinical experience is helpful, but the course is designed for learners at all levels, including those new to diabetic footcare.
Yes. You’ll gain practical skills in foot examination, ulcer classification, and patient assessment.
Absolutely. This course qualifies for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is recognised by healthcare employers.
Yes, upon completion, you’ll receive a digital Certificate in Diabetic Footcare from London Technology College.
Yes, it can be accessed on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.