| 1 | Understand good practice in diabetic foot care | 1.1 | Summarise national and local guidelines on diabetes healthcare |
| 1.2 | Describe local referral pathways for foot health |
| 1.3 | Explain how to gather necessary information from the individual prior to conducting an examination |
| 1.4 | Explain how to inform the individual/carer about the relationship between diabetes and foot health |
| 1.5 | Explain how to work in partnership with individuals/carers |
| 2 | Understand the factors affecting foot health in individuals with diabetes | 2.1 | Explain the causes of diabetes |
| 2.2 | Describe the signs and symptoms of diabetes |
| 2.3 | Identify the risks of diabetes to foot health |
| 2.4 | Explain the importance of footwear to foot health for individuals with diabetes |
| 2.5 | Explain the impact of nutrition, health and physical exercise on an individual with diabetes |
| 3 | Be able to prepare to conduct an examination on the feet of individuals who have diabetes | 3.1 | Confirm the individual’s identity and gain valid consent prior to beginning the examination |
| 3.2 | Gather information about the individual’s general health, including any relevant symptoms |
| 3.3 | Explain the procedures used for examining foot health and identifying risks to foot health linked to diabetes |
| 4 | Be able to conduct an examination on the feet of an individual with diabetes | 4.1 | Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and environment |
| 4.2 | Apply standard precautions for infection control |
| 4.3 | Explain the foot examination process to the individual |
| 4.4 | Select the equipment used to examine foot health |
| 4.5 | Use tools to assess for peripheral sensory neuropathy |
| 4.6 | Palpate pedal pulses to assess for peripheral vascular disease |
| 4.7 | Check feet for gross deformities, trauma, current infection and ulcerations |
| 4.8 | Examine the individual’s footwear to assess suitability and risk status |
| 4.9 | Advise the individual/carer about how diabetes can affect foot health |
| 4.10 | Assess factors which may limit an individual’s ability to self-care |
| 5 | Be able to report the outcome of foot examinations | 5.1 | Record outcomes of activities in line with local policy and protocol, seeking advice for any concerns identified |
| 5.2 | Obtain and pass on relevant information on individual’s care requirements to other team members in line with local policy and protocol |
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