We are delighted to announce that we are bringing our CPD courses to Ireland! Starting with this 2-day practical CPD conference:

Advancing Clinical Foot Care

Join us for an intensive 2-day hands-on CPD event designed for clinicians looking to elevate both their clinical decision-making and practical treatment skills.

This immersive event will cover:

• Nail Pathologies
  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Conservative management options, including nail bracing
  • Cosmetic reconstruction techniques with clinical integrity
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) Conditions
  • Assessment and management of key MSK presentations
  • Functional taping techniques
  • Chairside orthotic modification
  • Silicone putty devices for targeted patient support
• Therapeutic Modalities
  • Clinical application of Ultrasound Therapy
  • Red Light Therapy for pain management and tissue healing

Expect a strong emphasis on practical application, real-world case discussion, and techniques you can implement immediately into  your clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge
By the end of this 2-day practical CPD conference, delegates will have developed a comprehensive understanding of common and complex nail pathologies, including appropriate assessment methods and conservative management options such as nail bracing and cosmetic reconstruction. Delegates will understand the clinical reasoning required to differentiate between conditions suitable for conservative care, cosmetic intervention or onward referral. They will gain knowledge of musculoskeletal assessment principles relevant to lower limb presentations, including biomechanical contributors to dysfunction. Participants will also develop an understanding of chairside orthotic modification principles, the use of silicone putty devices for targeted support, and the physiological effects, clinical indications and contraindications of therapeutic ultrasound and red light therapy.

Skills
Delegates will be able to carry out structured nail and musculoskeletal assessments and apply their findings to practical treatment planning. They will develop hands-on skills in the application of nail bracing techniques and cosmetic nail reconstruction while maintaining patient safety and clinical integrity. Participants will be able to apply functional taping techniques to support, offload or influence movement patterns, modify chairside orthotic devices to meet individual biomechanical needs, and fabricate and apply silicone putty devices for pressure redistribution and targeted support. Delegates will also develop practical skills in the safe and effective application of ultrasound and red light therapy within their scope of practice.

Competence
On completion of the conference, delegates will be competent in integrating conservative nail management, musculoskeletal interventions, orthotic and silicone solutions, and therapeutic modalities into cohesive, patient-centred treatment plans. They will be able to justify their clinical decisions using evidence-based reasoning, monitor treatment outcomes, and adapt management plans as required. Delegates will demonstrate increased confidence in managing a range of nail and MSK conditions, communicating treatment options effectively to patients, and implementing practical techniques that can be immediately transferred into clinical practice while meeting CPD and professional standards.

Course tutor

Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.

Lunch and refreshments provided. Goodie bags for all event delegates.

For FHPs undertaking our Higher Diploma this event carries the 30 required practical credits of the HD.

A great opportunity to learn, network and feel inspired!

We are delighted to be holding this event at the beautiful Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley, Dublin. The hotel is located just at the M50/N4 intersection, with easy access by road and rail, and approx. 30 minutes from Dublin airport.

The hotel is offering all delegates 15% discount on room fees – please quote code: CONFBB when booking, and unwind post event in their 20-metre heated swimming pool! 

Hotel address:

Fonthill Rd, Liffey Valley, Dublin, D22 X4W6

Website: https://www.claytonhotels.com/liffey-valley/