PDC20083 - Foot and Nail Care
| Duration | 1 hour online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment. |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | PDC20083 |
| Fee | $25 (Full) |
Overview
Looking after your feet can save you developing much more serious complications. Feet are essential for almost everything we do when we walk or stand. Without proper care, chronic problems may develop which can be debilitating in the future. This micro-credential introduces the principles of foot and nail hygiene practices and simple preventative measures to keep feet and nails healthy. As a micro-credential, this course gives you a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display in your profile or share on social media.
This online micro-credential introduces the principles of foot and nail hygiene practices and care. The micro-credential also provides an overview of common foot problems, the importance of assessment, maintaining good hygiene practices and simple preventative measures to keep feet and nails healthy.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Career Opportunities
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Structure & Availability
Micro-credential
Duration:Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
- Recognise the importance of maintaining foot and nail hygiene practices
- Identify potential risk factors of infection and/or injury with feet and nails
- Describe simple preventative measures to maintain healthy feet and nails.
Assessment
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.
Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this course should work in the healthcare profession.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
How to apply
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- Following a successful payment, you will automatically be redirected to the course in the Learning Management System Be Different where you will find your selection of micro-credentials on your Dashboard.
