Diabetic Foot Management in Practice: Clinical Assessment and Intervention

Course Sylabus

Learning Objectives

  By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain the pathophysiological effects of diabetes on the vascular and nervous systems of the lower limb.
• Identify and assess key risk factors associated with diabetic foot complications, including neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease. Conduct comprehensive diabetic foot and vascular assessments using current evidence-based screening tools and techniques.
• Interpret clinical findings to accurately stratify patient risk and inform treatment and referral decisions.
• Apply current national and international guidelines to diabetic foot care and management.
• Deliver effective patient education and self-care advice to support long-term foot health and prevention of complications.
• Demonstrate practical competency in diabetic foot screening under supervision in a clinical setting.  

Course Content

•   Theoretical Component Overview of diabetes and its systemic complications
• Pathophysiology of diabetic foot disease
• Review of vascular and neurological anatomy of the lower limb
• Evidence-based diabetic foot risk assessment models
• Current guidelines for diabetic foot screening, monitoring, and referral
• Understanding ulceration, infection, and amputation risk factors
• Review of treatment pathways, multidisciplinary care, and prevention strategies
• Patient communication, education, and documentation best practices  

Practical Component

• Structured hands-on sessions within a working diabetic foot screening clinic
• Supervised diabetic foot and vascular screening of real patients
• Use of monofilament testing, Doppler ultrasound, Thermal Imaging
• Risk stratification exercises and case-based learning
• Clinical documentation and communication of findings
• Reflective discussion and feedback on individual clinical performance