Foot health practitioner

Foot health practitioner

A foot health practitioner (FHP) undertakes all of the routine work necessary to deliver and maintain the health of the foot. This includes assessment and care of the diabetic foot, nail trimming and correction, skin conditions and their treatment, toe alignment problems, flat feet, heel pain, corns and callus.

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Practitioners in the UK train to Diploma level in Private Training Colleges. They are trained to assess and treat foot problems, referring onwards to a Podiatrist or GP, if this should be required. They work either from a surgery base, in the patient's own home, Nursing Homes, or in Industrial Settings.

There is no statutory Foot Health Register at this time. Some Foot Health Practitioners may choose to join the Volitional Register of Foot Health Practitioners.

They are represented by the Alliance of Private Sector Practitioners, their professional body, which provides insurance and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. CPD and register membership is obligatory for FHPs trained at the College of Foot Health Practitioners.

External links

* http://www.thealliancepsp.com - Alliance of Private Sector Practitioners
* http://www.collegefhp.com - College of Foot Health Practitioners


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