New Course - Podology

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="02c285a1erlcgo.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>                               Career Designs Inc. - Health Care Aide / Personal Care Attendant</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Career De"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="More Information"><U>More Information</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Courses Programs"><U>Courses & Programs</U></A>   |   <B>New Course - Podology</B>   |   <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Program Outline Health Care Aide / Pers"><U>Program Outline - Health Care Aide / Personal Care Attendant Program</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Student Funding"><U>Student Funding</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Employment Options"><U>Employment Options</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Information Sessions"><U>Information Sessions</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us "><U>Contact Us </U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Graduates Stories"><U>Graduate's Stories</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Graduates Comments Podology"><U>Graduate's Comments - Podology</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="02ad2c00dkelyh.png"> <div> <IMG SRC="06be95e0.jpg" border=0 width="233" height="350" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>New Course - Podology</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>PODOLOGY</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>FOOT CARE SPECIALTY</B><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>RN'S & LPN'S </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> We are all aware that the feet have been neglected for far too long.  Type of ambulation, disease process and the biomechanics of the patient will affect the condition of the feet.  Proper Foot Care, although often overlooked, is essential to good health and well being. Understanding the structure of the foot on the inside is a key component in assessing the foot on the outside. The knowledge, skills and care requirements in this area are significant in assessing the conditon of the lower leg, foot, skin and nails,  preventing injury and infection and in promoting independence and a sense of well being.  There is a critical shortage of practitioners who can perform extensive foot care services on complex and challenging foot conditions; not just cutting a patient's toenails.</div> <bR> <div> Career Designs Private Vocational School is a post-secondary educational institution specializing in health care training programs. In addition to the college's own developed and licensed programs, the college also offers  the provincial, standardized Health Care Aide training program.  In accordance with Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, the Podology program is designated Continuing Education.</div> <bR> <div> <B>PODOLOGY </B>is an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the foot, skin and nails as well as the care of the foot and involves <B>comprehensive specialized training. </B>Following certification<B>,</B> the graduate may choose to pursue a bachelors and then masters degree in Podology. </div> <bR> <div> The word <B>Pedicure, means care of the foot, skin and nails.</B> However, this is not a Pedicure course, although medical pedicure training is included in the program. We do not refer to our practice as a pedicure, but rather, "<B>Foot Care Service".</B> Also included in this program is the teachng of a foot and half leg massage. Students must perform a minimum of 20 practicum hours of foot care including the submission of the documentation as instructed in class.</div> <bR> <div> The Podology program is a 12 week intensive and comprehensive study of the foot, skin and nails and their disorders and treatments. Also included is Biomechanics and the Gait Cycle as well as Orthotics. Instruction includes lectures, videos, case studies, class participation with questions and answers and hands on training and application of the clinical skills.  </div> <bR> <div> The program is currently open to RN's and LPN's.</div> <bR> <div> The Podology Program includes: a home-study theoretical component, classroom/clinical instruction, practicum hours and 2 written exams. Successful completion of the program  will require approximately 15-20 hours per week of study.</div> <div>   </div> <div> Upon registration the student will be given the dates for Podology I  as well as the return dates for Podology II. </div> <div>   </div> <div> Successful completion of the Podology program will result in a certificate of completion as a <B>PODOLOGIST. </B></div> <bR> <div> Upon graduation from the Podology program the graduate will then apply for the distinguished legal designation of Certified Podologist - C Pod (c)  Canada.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Curriculum Overview only; a 15 page detailed outline of all objectives covered in the curriculum is provided to registered students. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>PODOLOGY I</U></B></div> <bR> <div> The<B>  </B>curriculum includes<I>:</I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Textbook   </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A 69 page Modular workbook</div> <bR> <div> The curriculum covers the following topics:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Infection control, Universa/Standardl precautions and proper handwashing technique</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Terminology</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Basic anatomy of the foot, skin and nails</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Related disorders and treatments:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Basic Pathology:Bacteria, virus and fungi and related infections</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Body Systems</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Disease process ( specifically diabetes ) and its effect on the feet</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Instruments, Tools and Files</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Professional products and professional product knowledge</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Patient consultation</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Medical Pedicure</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Foot and Half Leg massage</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Practical application</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Documentation</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Written exam (one hour)</div> <bR> <div> The workshop for this course is 2 days: 0800 - 1730</div> <bR> <div> Day 1 - Classroom instruction</div> <div>               Demonstration of a Medical pedicure and foot and half leg massage.</div> <bR> <div> Day 2 - Classroom instruction</div> <div>               Medical Pedicure and massage practical application on each other</div> <div>               Written Exam (one hour)</div> <bR> <div> Upon completion of Podology I, the student will then have 6 weeks to study the curriculum for Podoloy II and complete 12 hours of practicum. They will then return for the preset Podology II course which is 4 days in length.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>PODOLOGY II</U></B></div> <bR> <div> The curriculum includes:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Continuation of studies in the Textbook</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A 123 page modular workbook</div> <bR> <div> The curriculum includes the following in-depth topics:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Review of sanitation, disinfection and sterilization</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Terminology</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Advanced Anatomy:The bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons of the foot</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Muscles of the Lower Leg</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arches of the foot</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Body Alignment</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Range of Motion as it relates to the foot</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Biomechanics & Orthotics</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Disorders, diseases and treatments of the foot</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The nervous, circulatory, nervous, peripheral vascular and lymphatic systems</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Systemic diseases that affect the foot</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Advanced Pathology: Viral, Fungal and Bacterial Infections and Ulcers</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Implications of Diabetes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Structural disorders</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Assessment of the lower leg and foot</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Wart Treatments</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Training on use of electric drills</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Practical applications</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Written exam (3 hours)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Clinical evaluation -  Foot Care Service including:</div> <div>                                           Patient consultation</div> <div>                                           Assessment of the lower leg and foot</div> <div>                                           Assessment - Biomechanics</div> <div>                                           Medical Pedicure</div> <div>                                           Foot and Half Leg massage                                   </div> <div>                                           Documentation</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> The workshop for this course is 4 days: 0800 - 1730 </div> <div> Student are required to supply 2 foot models for Podology II: one for day  2 and one for day 4 of this course.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Workshop Days</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 1</B> - Classroom Instruction</div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 2</B> - Classroom Instruction</div> <div>               Practical application on foot models </div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 3</B> - Classroom Instruction</div> <div>               Practical application on each other</div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 4</B> - Classroom Instruction</div> <div>               Written Exam (3 hours)</div> <div>               Clinical Evaluation on Foot Model</div> <bR> <div> The advanced educational skills and knowledge learned will allow you to perform a thorough assessment of the lower leg and foot  ( including biomechanics of the foot ), to perform complex, un-invasive clinical skills on challenging foot problems, to understand your limits and to know when to refer the patient to their Family Physician, Pedorthist or other health care professional. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Students will have received the Course Materials by the program start date to ensure the student has the required amount of time to complete the Home-Study Theoretical component prior to classroom  attendance dates. (4 weeks)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Students are expected and required to come to class having completed the pre-class, home -study theoretical component. Failure to complete the required home-study component of this program will greatly affect the student's ability to successfully complete this program.  </B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Due to the technical training involved in this program, the class size is limited to 6 students.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>For course dates and application deadlines please click on Course Start Dates.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>For graduates' comments on the program click on Graduate's Comments - Podology.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Admission requirements Include: </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A strong desire to learn about the feet and comprehensive foot care.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A good sense of humor.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A digital camera</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A short essay on why you want to take the program and become a podologist.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Enrolment contract reviewed and signed.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Application form completed including a resume.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Health Status form completed.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A copy of your nursing license and/or other license and relevant certificates.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>For more information and registration details contact :</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Career Designs</B> <B>Private Vocational School </B> <B>at:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Suite 700, One Executive Place</B></div> <div> <B>1816 Crowchild Trail NW</B></div> <div> <B>Calgary, AB. T2M 3Y7</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>(403) 777- 2430 or</B></div> <div> <B> toll-free </B>@<B> 1- 888- 853-2768 or</B></div> <div> <B>email us @ </B><A HREF="mailto:healthcw@telusplanet.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:healthcw@telusplanet.net"><U><B>healthcw@telusplanet.net</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>We look forward to assisting you with your educational requirements.</B></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>