Foot, Hand & Nail (Cutting) Care

Foot, Hand and Nail (Cutting) Care

Category: Clinical
Trainer: Ethical Workforce Solutions
Venue: Partners in Care

Course introduction

Looking after our feet and nails is essential for everybody.  Service users with limited physical or cognitive ability may require assistance from care givers to ensure this vital area of care is provided.  With practical simulations and model feet and hands, this course gives care givers the essential knowledge and skills to identify problems before they arise as well as allow practice in cutting and shaping nails safely.

Who is the course aimed at?

This practical nail care course is ideal for care and nursing staff with the responsibility of ensuring this fundamental care area is maintained.

What does the course cover?

• Health and safety considerations, including PPE and sanitisation of equipment
• Gaining client consent
• Contraindications that may affect the viability of foot and nail care (eg. diabetes, certain medications, infections)
• Common skin disorders affecting the hands and feet
• Anatomy of the nail structure
• Areas of the nail that can and can’t be treated without specialist input
• Practical simulated nail cutting users manikins and standard recommended equipment

Course outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.
Cost of course

Member: £58.50
Non-member: £65.00

Places available: 12