The College of Foot Care Professionals
11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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The College of Foot Care Professionals was formed in 2011 and from our National Training Centre in Sheffield, we have a proven track record in training, supporting and developing aspiring Foot Health Practitioners, helping them transition into their new careers as a Foot Care Professional. We are proud to welcome adult students from all walks of life. Our accredited Level 4 Diploma in Foot Health Care and Practice has been designed by experts in their field, academically reviewed by senior academic lecturers well known within the Podiatry and Foot Care arena, and our course has been accredited for Quality by a leading awarding body for Health and Social Care: ABC Awards. The Theory element of our course is delivered over 12 modules via distance and blended learning. There are no set enrolment dates and the learner can start their studies at any time. Ongoing expert advice and support is available throughout the course by our qualified tutors and administrative team. Upon successful completion of the theory element, students are invited to join us at our National Training Centre in Sheffield for the practical element of the course. Practical training is delivered over 2 consecutive weeks, providing intensive hands-on skills and knowledge; building competence throughout the clinical training. During student clinical training of approximately 100 hours, our qualified tutors will reinforce the theory knowledge within the clinical setting with a variety of patients from different backgrounds with a wide range of foot conditions. Clinical training is supported with lectures, video presentations and demonstration. Each clinical training group is made up of no more than four students and is run by our experienced practitioners with a qualification of BSc(Hons) in Podiatry and teaching qualifications. The College not only provides our accredited Level 4 Diploma in Foot Health Care and Practice (Foot Health Practitioner training course), but also offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to Foot Care Professionals, whether they are HCPC Registered or non-registrants, as well as to other allied health professionals. At The College of Foot Care Professionals, we understand that CPD is an important part of maintaining and enhancing the individual's professional knowledge and skills as the competent point for advice and treatment for best practice patient care. We Chiropodists, Podiatrists and Foot Health Practitioners a range of accredited courses, qualifications and workshops to suit the individual CPD requirements of the practitioner in areas such as Health and Safety, First Aid, Enhanced Clinical Skills, Private Practice - Small Business Management and Refresher Workshops. We are here to provide CPD to all Foot Care Professionals.