Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health

Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health meets the demand for a flexible, short, entry-level undergraduate qualification with an opportunity to enrol in part-time study whilst working in the industry and gaining the knowledge and skills required to become an effective podiatry assistant. The Undergraduate Certificate provides knowledge and skills in foot health studies for further study, professional upskilling, employment and participation in lifelong learning.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

A completed High School Certificate OR

A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) level qualification OR

A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies AND

Current employment or Work experience within the podiatry industry and/or current access to a registered podiatrist for supervision purposes, evidenced by a resume and professional references

Checks

Police Check

Working With Children Check

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essential set32 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects32 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Part-time

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of foot health relevant to podiatry assistant scope of practice

Demonstrate foundational technical and communication skills relevant to podiatry assistant scope of practice

Demonstrate foundational application of knowledge and skills relevant to podiatry assistant scope of practice

Related courses

Future Study Opportunities

Handbook

4024FH01 - Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health