ISCO Occupation Group 2269.6 Podiatrist

Definition

Podiatrist: Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint. They assess, diagnose, and treat physical, sporting injuries, rehabilitation, medical and surgical problems of the foot and lower limb in their clinical practice. Podiatrists are active outside the clinical environment in research, medico-legal, and forensic activities. Podiatrists act within the scope of their podiatry training, experience, and regulating authority of their member country.

Essential Skills

Interact With Healthcare Users
Orthopaedic Treatment Alternatives
Kinetics
Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
Foot Problems
Chiropody
Human Anatomy
Develop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship
Conduct Podiatry Consultation
Dermatology
Human Physiology
Recommend Orthotic Devices
Promote Foot Health
Immunology
Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
Biomechanics
Behavioural Therapy
Health Care System
Sterilization Techniques
Maintain Medical Devices
Pharmacology
Orthopaedic Conditions
Manage Healthcare Users' Data
Follow Clinical Guidelines
Accept Own Accountability
Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
Histology

Optional Skills

Orthotics
Work In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care
Anaesthetics
Hydrotherapy
Paediatrics
Apply Massage Therapy
Ensure Proper Appointment Administration
Process Medical Insurance Claims
Provide Footwear Advice To Patients
Refer Healthcare Users
Podiatric Surgery
Record Healthcare Users' Billing Information
Employ Foreign Languages In Care
Sport And Exercise Medicine
Rheumatology
Develop Foot Orthoses

Alternative Names

Specialist In Chiropody
Expert In Podiatry
Expert Podiatrist
Chiropodist
Specialist In Podology
Podiatric Physician
Specialist In Podiatry
Specialist Podiatrist
Specialist Chiropodist
Specialist Podologist

Higher Level

ISCO Unit Group 2269 Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified