Vascular Assessment & Diabetic Foot Management

Course Date

Sat 13th Sep

Course Timings

10:00 - 16:30

Course Location

University Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus

Course Costs

Members: £199,

NON-Members: £249

Maximum 12 delegates

COURSE REGISTRATION OPENS SHORTLY. TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST EMAIL INFO@IOP-UK.ORG

 

This Vascular & Diabetic Foot Management Course is designed for podiatrists and foot health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in managing diabetic foot ulcers, peripheral artery disease (PAD), wound healing, and limb preservation.

Through evidence-based practices, hands-on training, and expert-led sessions, participants will gain the critical tools needed to assess vascular health, prevent complications, and implement effective treatment plans. Whether you are new to foot health or refreshing your skills, this course will provide you with the latest advancements and best practices to enhance patient care and reduce amputation risks.

This course is heavily-weighted towards hands-on practical training using the latest technologies. Delegates will be practicing and experiencing all procedures taught. There is no better way to understand exactly what your patient will experience by way of treatment, than in receiving it yourself!

Course Schedule

The workshop covers:

  • Review of Neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
  • Procedures for the assessment of a diabetic foot
  • Foot Health tools: Semmes-weinstein sensory filaments, Neurotips and vibration tools
  • Doppler assessment
  • Doppler sound interpretation
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Treatment/management of ulcers
  • Thermal scanning
  • Footwear for diabetic feet
  • Daily footcare for diabetic feet

Tutor

Somuz Miah, CFPodM, BSc (PodM), Dip Sp.I, PGC IP, MFPM RCPS (Glasg),is a qualified Sports Practitioner & Podiatrist (Diploma Sports injuries &Electro Therapy). Somuz is a highly respected podiatrist specializing in a variety of foot health and lower limb conditions including diabetic foot care. With over 24 years of experience in preventing and treating diabetes-related foot complications. Somuz has an established history in expertise of wound management, neuropathy assessment and treatment, helping patients maintain mobility and prevent amputations.