Summary
Podiatrist is a professional role responsible for specialized medical professional focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems examining a patient’s leg, ankles, and feet to diagnose diseases, illnesses, or injuries; performing x – rays and physical scans of a patient’s lower extremities; treating sport – related leg or foot injuries within their specialized field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Podiatrist is a professional role responsible for specialized medical professional focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems examining a patient’s leg, ankles, and feet to diagnose diseases, illnesses, or injuries; performing x – rays and physical scans of a patient’s lower extremities; treating sport – related leg or foot injuries within their specialized field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- work in offices of podiatry or other medical offices often run specialized clinics or work in multi – disciplinary teams.
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
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Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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