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Level 4 Foot Health Top-Up
- Designed for IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner graduates
- Advances your knowledge to meet the new IAO Level 4 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner Launched in May 2024
- Consists of 1 theory unit and 1 day of practical training in our state-of-the-art training facility
About Your Top-Up Course
This qualification has been designed to recognise learners’ achievements within foot health care. It promotes awareness of preventing and treating common foot and skin disorders, including professional referrals and managing client information effectively. It has also been developed in line with the Standards for the Foot Health Workforce published by Health Education England in 2021.
Advancing from Level 3
Innovate Awarding has offered the nationally accredited Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner since 2015.
More recently, a review was undertaken to update the qualification to meet the requirements of the NHS England Standards for the Foot Health Workforce, specifically the Level 4 Foot Health Practitioner. Now, the new Level 4 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner is the only nationally accredited qualification in foot health at this level.
If you’re a graduate of our IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner course, this top-up qualification could be for you.
Our Level 4 course allows you to upskill during your 1 day practical at our training clinic in Birmingham. You will further enhance your knowledge of orthosis fitting and different sensation testing methods taking into account national markers. You will also be testing for peripheral arterial disease, using appropriate techniques and equipment, including the use of a Doppler.
Learners must have completed an IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner Qualification Number: 610/5502/4 previously. Certificate evidence will need to be provided.
Minimum Age Restriction
Age 18+
Average Completion Timeframe
6 months.
Assessment Requirements
All theory assignments (1) must be completed. Observations will take place when attending the practical.
Placement or Practical Required
A 1-day placement must be completed.
If Placement or Practical is Required, When?
Unit 1 must be completed before any practical can be booked.
Observation by us Required
Yes at practical.
Additional Requirements
The learner is required to have the appropriate uniform and PPE for the practical element of the training.
Certification Timeframe
6-12 weeks.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
This top-up course is carried out via distance learning for module 1 and then you will be assessed during your practical training.
Level 4 Foot Health Top-Up
- Designed for IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner graduates
- Advances your knowledge to meet the new IAO Level 4 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner Launched in May 2024
- Consists of 1 theory unit and 1 day of practical training in our state-of-the-art training facility
About Your Top-Up Course
This qualification has been designed to recognise learners’ achievements within foot health care. It promotes awareness of preventing and treating common foot and skin disorders, including professional referrals and managing client information effectively. It has also been developed in line with the Standards for the Foot Health Workforce published by Health Education England in 2021.
Advancing from Level 3
Innovate Awarding has offered the nationally accredited Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner since 2015.
More recently, a review was undertaken to update the qualification to meet the requirements of the NHS England Standards for the Foot Health Workforce, specifically the Level 4 Foot Health Practitioner. Now, the new Level 4 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner is the only nationally accredited qualification in foot health at this level.
If you’re a graduate of our IAO Level 3 Diploma for the Foot Health Care Practitioner course, this top-up qualification could be for you.
Our Level 4 course allows you to upskill during your 1 day practical at our training clinic in Birmingham. You will further enhance your knowledge of orthosis fitting and different sensation testing methods taking into account national markers. You will also be testing for peripheral arterial disease, using appropriate techniques and equipment, including the use of a Doppler.
This top-up course is carried out via distance learning for module 1 and then you will be assessed during your practical training.
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