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Rounding up people for LA and nail surgery course

Posted on March 13, 2015 by admin

Hi there, I am a french qualified podiatrist looking to gain certification in Local Anesthesia and nail surgery in the UK. I know that this course is provided in several universities. However, for full time professionals, the most viable option is the HCPC-approved programme offered at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), as it is conducted over 3 weeks as opposed to several months in other institutions. Continue reading →

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Diabetes and Podiatry – need priority ?

Posted on February 28, 2015 by admin

netizens Is being diabetic a need priority for podiatry? Continue reading →

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Forensic Podiatry: New Course

Posted on February 20, 2015 by admin

netizens Passed on in good faith http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-…diatry-8676863 toeslayer Continue reading →

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I’m baaaaack: Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp; Liverpool UK; 11-12 July 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by admin

Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp; Liverpool UK; 11-12 July 2015 – in association with Algeos UK This will probably be the only Boot Camp in Europe this year. Continue reading →

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Podiatrist struck off after failing to engage with conditions of practice

Posted on February 12, 2015 by admin

Press Release: Podiatrist struck off after failing to engage with conditions of practice Podiatrist struck off Quote: Podiatrist Jonathan Mintz has been struck off the HCPC Register following a review of a conditions of practice order imposed in 2012 as a result of misconduct and current impairment. A panel of the HCPC Conduct and Competence Committee conducted a second review of the conditions of practice order first imposed for a period of two years on 3 February 2012 and extended for a further 12 months on 5 February 2014. The order was originally imposed after Jonathan Mintz failed to keep adequate clinical records whilst employed by NHS Community Services Bury Continue reading →

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Mike Batt’s words of wisdom

Posted on February 7, 2015 by admin

Taken from journal Pod Medicine Winter 2014 “The weather forecasters predict a wet winter, which is a nuisance to those doing domcillary work because it makes the job so much harder. …yet it is not always convenient for practitioners who have to do the travelling Continue reading →

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HCPC release an app for registrants

Posted on January 26, 2015 by admin

Link: HCPC release an app for registrants Continue reading →

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Understanding MSK

Posted on January 21, 2015 by admin

I am undertaking a podiatry degree and I am having trouble understanding the musculoskeletal (MSK) podiatry module. Could someone point me towards resources they have found helpful? Resources could be (at 2nd year undergrad level): Online courses Books Videos Podcasts Day courses (I am located near London) Many thanks Continue reading →

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Cheap work station tip

Posted on January 17, 2015 by admin

Hi UKers I’m just adding an extra clinic room to my practice and I came accross this tools storage chest and cupboard at 1/2 price in Halfords. Continue reading →

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Podiatrists laid-off through redundancy were replaced within weeks

Posted on January 5, 2015 by admin

Northamptonshire medics laid-off through redundancy were replaced within weeks Quote: And it has now emerged that weeks after they were given their notice, the funding was granted and their roles were re-advertised. Continue reading →

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