behavioural therapy
The characteristics and foundations of behavioural therapy, which focuses on changing patients` unwanted or negative behaviour. It involves studying the present behaviour and the means by which this can be un-learned.
Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint. They assess, diagnose, and treat physical, sporting injuries, rehabilitation, medical and surgical problems of the foot and lower limb in their clinical practice. Podiatrists are active outside the clinical environment in research, medico-legal, and forensic activities. Podiatrists act within the scope of their podiatry training, experience, and regulating authority of their member country.
Competences and skills
43 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competenceschiropody
Medical practice dealing with disorders of the feet.
dermatology
Dermatology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
foot problems
Conditions and disorders affecting the health and well being of feet such as fungal infections, ingrown nails, verrucas, smelly feet, flat feet and bunions.
orthopaedic conditions
The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and natural history of common orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
Cross-sector
10 competencesbiomechanics
The use of mechanical means to understand the function and structure of biological organisms.
health care system
The structure and function of health care services.
histology
The microscopic analysis of cells and tissues.
human anatomy
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
human physiology
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
immunology
Immunology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
kinetics
The study of movement and its causes.
orthopaedic treatment alternatives
The appropriate available non-operative and operative treatment alternatives for common orthopaedic conditions and injuries, the benefits and limitations of each type of treatment as well as any potential side effects or complications of the treatment.
pharmacology
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
sterilization techniques
The methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesaccept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
apply context specific clinical competences
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope of practice.
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
conduct podiatry consultation
Asses the condition of the patient`s feet by cutting his/hers toenails, removing any hard skin and checking for corns, calluses or verrucas and decide on a diagnosis.
ensure safety of healthcare users
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
recommend orthotic devices
Suggest patients to use tailor-made insoles, padding and arch supports to relieve feet pain.
Cross-sector
7 competencescomply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
follow clinical guidelines
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
interact with healthcare users
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
maintain medical devices
Ensure all medical devices and appliances are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.
manage healthcare users' data
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) are treated confidentially.
promote foot health
Provide information and guidance on means to keep one's feet healthy by wearing appropriate footwear or avoiding unhealthy practices such as fungal infections.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesanaesthetics
Anaesthetics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
hydrotherapy
The practice used to treat diseases or maintain overall health using water.
orthotics
The manufacture and design of devices used to modify structural functions of the skeletal system.
podiatric surgery
The surgical specialty used to treat conditions and deformities of the feet such as tendon, heel and hammer toe surgery.
rheumatology
Rheumatology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Cross-sector
2 competencespaediatrics
Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
sport and exercise medicine
Prevention and treatement of injuries or conditions resulted from a physical activity or sport.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencedevelop foot orthoses
Manufacture customised orthotic devices which support, align, prevent, protect or correct deformities of the feet.
Sector-specific
1 competencerefer healthcare users
Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply massage therapy
Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.
process medical insurance claims
Contact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.
provide footwear advice to patients
Inform patients on the types of footwear available and suitable for their feet conditions or disorders to increase foot well being.
record healthcare users' billing information
Record the healthcare user`s information for the billing of provided medical services.
use foreign languages in patient care
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
work in a multicultural environment in health care
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.