IAO
Level 3
QN: 610/6998/X
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IAO Level 3 Certificate in Foot Health Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAO. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 125 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
IAO
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
125 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology, common dermatological conditions and nail dystrophies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the skin
- Know common dermatological disorders and conditions which affect the foot
- Know the structure of the foot and lower leg
- Understand the function and structure of the nail
- Understand common dystrophies of the nail
- Understand common circulatory disorders of the lower limb
- Understand the importance of appropriate and correctly fitting footwear
2
Infection prevention and control for the Foot Care Assistant
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how infection of the feet is caused
- Know how infection can spread
- Understand the principles of maintaining hygiene when administering foot health care
- Understand the processes for sterilisation and decontamination of foot health care instruments
- Understand the principles of waste disposal relating to foot health care treatments
3
Organisational policies and procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of communication when working as a Foot Care Assistant
- Understand the principles of maintaining records in accordance with organisational procedures
- Understand boundaries with clients and healthcare professionals
- Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
4
Scope of practice, treatments, medications and instruments used in foot health care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand scope of practice in foot health care
- Know medications that can impact foot care treatments
- Understand the preparations and dressings used in foot health care
- Understand the instruments used in foot health care
- Understand abrasion in foot health care
5
Support and assist with foot health care treatments and procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to support practitioners with pre and post treatment tasks in clinical and non-clinical settings
- Be able to conduct initial reviews of clients’ foot health
- Be able to perform safe nail cutting and manual filing techniques
- Be able to support in the treatment of dermatological pathologies of the foot safely
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6998/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAO
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2026