Course detail
Diabetic Foot Care Awareness
This comprehensive awareness programme supports carers, support workers, registered nurses and managers to recognise diabetic foot risks, support prevention, and respond promptly to changes. It covers neuropathy, circulation, pressure and footwear, everyday observation, ulcers, infection, urgent referrals, documentation and person-centred approaches across English adult social care settings.
Topics
25
Duration
1.5h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
1. What diabetic foot care means
2. Diabetes and the feet
3. Risk factors and individual variation
4. Relevant law and CQC expectations
5. Clinical foot screening and risk categories
6. Everyday observation and communication
7. Supporting hygiene and skin care
8. Nails, callus and skin changes
9. Footwear and socks
10. Pressure, mobility and positioning
11. Recognising ulcers and infection
12. Hot, swollen foot and Charcot concern
13. Urgent referral and emergency escalation
14. Sepsis and systemic illness
15. Wound treatment and offloading
16. Infection prevention and safeguarding skin
17. Nutrition, hydration and wider diabetes support
18. Consent, capacity and dignity
19. Care homes, home care and supported living
20. Records, handover and governance
21. Practical scenario: new heel blister
22. Practical scenario: hot swollen foot
23. Practical scenario: delayed specialist review
24. Course summary and key learning points
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
