Group
Occupation
262531 Podiatrist
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
262531 Podiatrist
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorders that affect feet, ankles and lower limbs.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Conducts podiatric assessments, including neurovascular assessments, gait analyses and biomechanical assessments, to diagnose foot and lower limb conditions
- Develops treatment plans and provides interventions for foot and lower limb disorders
- Prescribes and fits orthotic devices to correct foot and lower limb abnormalities
- Provides advice and education to patients on foot care and prevention of foot problems
- Performs surgical procedures on the foot and lower limb
- Prescribes and administers medications and local anaesthetics as required
- Refers patients for diagnostic imaging and pathology investigations
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients
- Documents treatment plans, including patients' responses to treatment and modifications to treatment