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Charles Sturt University

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Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health

  • Certificate

Study the Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health to gain foundational knowledge and skills for a career as a podiatry assistant. This blended course offers practical learning and a pathway to further qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar
Domestic Fees
$4,768 per year

About this course

Overview

Do you want to take your interest in podiatry to the next level? Study our Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health and gain the knowledge and skills you need to become an effective podiatry assistant.

By completing this blended course, you'll get an entry level undergraduate qualification in foot health studies, giving you the foundational knowledge to further your professional career, gain new employment opportunities, upskill and participate in life-long learning.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

A student enrolled in the Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health must either work in a podiatry practice - or have the opportunity to establish a relationship with a podiatrist - in their home location. This is to make sure the student has adequate opportunities to observe podiatric practice and complete supervised practice hours, under the guidance of a registered podiatrist.

Selection rank: TBA

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  • A completed High School Certificate OR
  • A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) level qualification OR
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies AND
  • Current employment or Work experience within the podiatry industry and/or current access to a registered podiatrist for supervision purposes, evidenced by a resume and professional references

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Do you want to take your interest in podiatry to the next level? Study our Undergraduate Certificate in Foot Health and gain the knowledge and skills you need to become an effective podiatry assistant.

By completing this blended course, you'll get an entry level undergraduate qualification in foot health studies, giving you the foundational knowledge to further your professional career, gain new employment opportunities, upskill and participate in life-long learning.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Career pathways

This course will help you upskill and advance your career as a podiatry assistant. With our Undergraduate Certificate, you'll learn to contribute effectively to the management of low-risk clients in a podiatry practice. Successful completion of this course also provides a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects32 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsPOD109Introduction to Podiatric Medicine8 credit ptsBMS171Introduction to Functional Human Anatomy8 credit ptsPOD112Introduction to Podiatric Clinical Practice8 credit ptsBMS172Functional Anatomy of the Vertebral Column, Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb8 credit pts

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

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Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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