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Podiatrists (also known as) chiropodists specialise in keeping feet in a healthy condition. They play a particularly important role in helping older people to stay mobile and, therefore, independent. Podiatrists/chiropodists diagnose, evaluate and treat a wide range of lower limb disorders. After starting their careers in general clinics, they often go on to specialise in areas such as biomechanics or in caring for high-risk patients. With further study, podiatrists are increasingly becoming involved in foot surgery. Working as a podiatrist involves working in a variety of environments with a number of other health care professionals and many different groups of patients who have a wide range of podiatric problems. The work of a podiatrist falls in to four key categories: general clinics, biomechanics, high-risk patient management and surgery.
Training and Career InformationEntry requirementsMinimum requirements are usually two A levels or equivalent, at least one in science. In order to become registered with the Health Professions Council and use the protected titles ‘Chiropodist’ and ‘Podiatrist’ you have to undertake and pass an honours degree in Podiatry. This degree is offered at only 13 schools of podiatry within the UK. For further, more detailed information get in touch with The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, contact detail given below. The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Further informationNHS careers on 0845 60 60 655
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