Podiatrist
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
- Assessing authority
- PodBA
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 25Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 252Health Therapy Professionals
- Unit group
- 2526Podiatrists
Description
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorders of the feet. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations
- Podiatric Surgeon
Unit group
2526 · PodiatristsDescription
Podiatrists prevent, diagnose and treat disorders of the feet.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.
New Zealand
In Australia and New Zealand: Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks
Tasks include
- examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
- examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
- prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
- performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
- prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
- advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
- may provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
- may refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
Core Skills Occupation List
| Occupation | MLTSSL | CSOL | ROL |
|---|---|---|---|
| podiatrist · 252611 | Listed | Listed | Not listed in supplied data |