– 5 Day course in London

Approved by The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists since 2018

This is a Post Registration ‘M’ Level programme in Diabetology for Podiatrists and Health Care Professionals, organised since September 1996, continually updated to meet the clinical needs of patients and to demonstrate the evolving treatment modalities available.

The course comprises of 26 lecturers. Because of the expanding knowledge base this programme is delivered over 5 days.

The aim of the course is to provide podiatrists and health professionals with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the underlying causes of diabetes and managing the diabetic patient.

Monday

Dr Matthew Young, Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

AM Introduction and course details, followed by Dr M Young, General Diabetes. In depth, the disease, it’s impact, types, causation, side effects, and treatments

PM The Foot in Diabetes

Tuesday

AM The diabetic foot attack, In patient hospital management of diabetic patients, The neuropathic patient (Neuropathy and its diagnosis and management)

PM Dietary advice for the diabetic patient, Wound infection identification of microbes, Antibiotic anti microbial therapy, Interventional radiology

Wednesday

AM Vascular surgery for the diabetic patient, the Charcot foot, staging diabetic feet management

PM The psychological aspects of diabetes, Podiatric surgery for the diabetic patient, International guidelines, Casting lecture/demonstration

Thursday

AM Orthopaedic management of the diabetic limb, IN patient podiatry clinics, Management off loading strategies, Ward treatments in an acute setting, new treatments, wound management

PM Research developing your skills, Vascular surgery for the diabetic patient, Interactive case studies , Group work, The diabetic foot, harnessing your skills/ applying to your patients

Friday

Viva Voce Examination

Patient interview