CA in Diabetic Foot Management

Application Timeline

For overseas applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 6 months before the attachment start date.

For local applicants:

A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 3 months before the attachment start date.

Duration

2 - 4 weeks

Criteria

Only for organisation sponsored practising Podiatrists, Allied Health Professionals interested in diabetic foot management

Note: Each request is subject to Department's review and approval

Objective

To observe and understand treatment for the diabetic foot.

Outline
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will:

• Be introduced to management principles and protocol
• Understand the screening procedures
• Observe diabetic patients in podiatry treatment
• Know effective wound care management
• Offload modalities for diabetic foot wounds

Methodology

• Observation of inpatient podiatry rounds
• Observation of outpatient podiatry wound, diabetic foot care and diabetic foot screening clinic