Study Guide

Objective

You know the anatomy of the skin and understand its physiology.
You know the most typical skin and nail problems and understand their prevention and treatment.
You know the most typical skin diseases and understand their treatment in podiatry.
You can apply evidence-based recommendations and guidelines to diabetic lower limb problems.
You know the diabetic risk foot classification and can interpret examination results.

Content

What is the anatomy of the skin and how does it function?
What are typical skin and nail problems and what are the principles of their prevention and treatment?
What are the most common skin diseases and their treatment principles?
What are the Current Care Guidelines for diabetic foot problems and how do you use them in your work?
What is the diabetic risk foot classification, which examinations are used to determine it, and how do you interpret the results of these examinations?

Qualifications

You understand how diabetes affects foot health.