Summary

As the governing and accrediting body of the College of Foot Health (CoFH) ,  the Institute of Podiatrists (IoP) role  is to ensure that the Colleges certificate of  membership is only granted to practitioners who meet, and continue to meet, the highest standards of professional foot healthcare. We recognise the need for  existing Foot Health Practitioners who may come from training routes other than the Colleges own level 4 professional diploma, to be able to gain membership of the CoFH via accrediting their provable prior learning and safe practice. This is the function  of the CSPD which uses structured study elements of the Institutes Level 4 Diploma including publications of ‘An introduction to the Foot and its common problems in the Adult (Book 1)’ and ‘The Foot, a professional learning companion – Questions, Answers and Workbook’(Book 2) plus 5 days/ 35 hours of intensive practical clinical training at an IoP centre under the guidance of an experienced and accredited IoP tutor podiatrist.

The Course Structure

Delegates receive the two books as above upon completion of the registration process and course payment. Immediate home study of book 1 should be commenced to ensure that the delegate has knowledge consistent with the course requirements. Book 2 should be browsed  to gain general familiarity with its structure as this will be referred to and used in tutor-led sessions  during the residential week of the course located in Birmingham (UK)

Each day of practice will feature delegates performing ‘hands on’ clinical treatment of real patients, such treatments will be closely monitored by the  tutor and supportive and definitive guidance and assistance will be given throughout the practical days. Applicants will be monitored and assessed against core competencies as set out in our educational syllabus and foot health standards of practice.

All tutors are degree qualified experienced podiatrists with recognised adult teaching qualifications. At the end of the week, graduates will be confident to commence practice as a fully recognised member of the College of Foot Health and can then start to enjoy the support, camaraderie, insurance, and numerous other benefits of CoFH membership. As a member of the IoP ‘family’ ,

Course completion

On successful completion of the CSPD, course delegates will be awarded their certification and 1 years complimentary membership of the College of Foot Health.

This course is only open to FHPs who hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Foot Health and who completed a minimum of 5 days practical as part of their qualification. A copy of your qualification will be required as part of our registration process.