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2388-11 Podiatrist
Prevents, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical conditions
of the feet, including those resulting from bone and joint
disorders, muscular pathologies as well as neurological and
circulatory diseases.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- examines patients’ feet to determine the nature and extent of
conditions such as skin lesions, bunions, ingrown toenails,
foot infections, and deformities such as flat feet, foot
imbalance and injury
- examines and treats foot disabilities of paralysis, ulceration
and malfunction caused by diseases such as diabetes,
peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other
neuropathies
- prescribes and arranges the fabrication of footwear to correct
foot disabilities
- performs minor surgery to remove or ameliorate abnormal
conditions
- prescribes and fits replaceable pads, palliative and functional
supports and other devices for the protection and correction
of foot abnormalities
- advises patients about continued treatment and foot care to
prevent recurrences
- may provide rehabilitation services to the physically
handicapped
- may refer to, or have patients referred from, medical
practitioners
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