Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCP)

Accredited Online CPD: Provided by BMJ onExamination

The Society's new e-learning system, provided by onExamination, offers a series of CPD modules, available online. Written by expert authors from the Society's Faculty of Podiatric Medicine and General Practice, the 10 modules (see list below) provide 20 hours of CPD, that's two thirds of the Society's recommended yearly CPD provision.

Debra Barlett-Browne, CPD Officer at the SCP, stated, "We believe this is the most helpful CPD resource available, members are now able to access modules on a range of clinical subjects from the comfort of their homes and at a reduced rate, with allotted time to write up reflective notes."

How it Works

The modules have been specifically designed to be easy and practical for you to use. Case history questions assess your understanding of a particular subject area and detailed explanations provided will improve your overall knowledge. Your own online journal allows you to record your learning experiences which can then be printed along with a certificate, signed by the Society's Chief Executive Joanna Brown. This will then form part of your bank of evidence to present to the HPC should you be audited.

Claim your 50% Discount

A set of 10 modules for a 12-month subscription costs £50 for Society members and £100 for non-Society members. If you have arrived at this page from the members' area of the FeetforLife web site, then an automatic 50% discount has been applied to the subscription price. Once you reach the Order Summary page it will display the lower price of £50.00.

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Enquiries

OnExamination are always happy to answer any questions you may have about Online CPD modules. Please don't hesitate to contact our Support Team at email: support@onexamination.com or Tel: 029 2068 2023.

For general CPD enquiries, please contact the CPD Officer at the Society at db@scpod.org or on Tel: 020 7234 8636.

SCP CPD modules

• Diabetes for Podiatrists -This module discusses both types of diabetes, appreciating the serious complications of diabetes mellitus and shows how foot patients with diabetes can improve and maintain their health.
• Introduction to Podiatric Biomechanics - An introduction of the basics of biomechanics from a podiatric perspective, to ensure the application of mechanical principles to biological tissues and to alter the mechanical environment of the foot.
• Neurological Assessment of the Foot - A module designed to help you assess your clinical knowledge of typical foot related neurological problems. On completion of the module you will become familiar with the interpretation of neurological signs found in the lower limb.
• Rheumatology of the Foot - This module explores common foot manifestations in rheumatological disorders and musculoskeletal disease through key clinical cases.
• Podopaediatrics - A look at the basic principles of child development and milestones in order to recognise normal and abnormal development.
• Basic Life Support - An engaging module discussing a wide range of presentations of sudden patient collapse and a number of first-line treatment strategies that will ensure basic life support.
• Local Analgesia - This module discusses in detail how local anaesthesia works and helps you apply your knowledge to realistic case scenarios exploring maximum safe dosages and the anatomy of lower limb blocks.
• Vascular Assessment of the Lower Limb - Examples of clinical situations and up-to-date information to enhance your knowledge of peripheral arterial disease. You will have the opportunity to consider different clinical tests, consider referral pathways and understand your role in diagnosing peripheral arterial disease.
• Infection Control - Clinical cases that allow you to explore control of infection protocols, procedures and practices. You will have the opportunity to consider infections, consider systems that support infection control and decontamination in clinical practice.
• Pharmacology - This module provides an understanding of the principles of pharmacology, a fundamental aspect of podiatric practice. The module will enable revision of the pharmacology of drug actions, the potential for adverse reactions and explain the medico-legal implications of podiatric access to prescription-only medicines.