A FHP is an individual who has completed both theory and practical elements of a course which teaches basic human anatomy & physiology as well as commonly encountered foot problems.

After completing our basic training programme our FHP’s are able to cut nails, manage ingrowing toenails, remove corns and callus, assess diabetic feet and perform vascular and neurological assessments on the foot.

This is a fast-growing profession with continually  increasing demand, so you will always have work and an income. Being your own boss is great, you can choose the hours that you want to work can take as many holidays as you want. But apart from being a great career, being a FHP is very rewarding and you will have the direct satisfaction of helping people in your own community.

No! In order to become a Chiropodist/Podiatrist you must complete a three-year BSc (Hons) degree to legally call yourself a Chiropodist/Podiatrist.

 A podiatrist is a professional, who has expert knowledge of the foot and lower limb and is qualified to provide certain drugs such as antibiotics and Local anaesthesia. He normally has  specialist skills in addition to those of a FHP in order  to perform more invasive treatments such as Nail operations. He will therefore be qualified to administer local anaesthesia and other prescription medicines such as antibiotics. He may also be specialised in a number of other skillsets for example, such as biomechanics and orthoses manufacturing, dermatological disorders, sports injuries and rehabilitation.

Yes, we are accredited by CPD UK which is one of the largest and leading accreditors within the UK -  https://cpduk.co.uk/

Accreditation is a process whereby an external independent body checks the  elements of our course and how we deliver them to members of the public.

They Ensure that we deliver the contents of our course in a professional manner and that our students achieve the desired learning outcome to equip them with the skills and knowledge that they will need in their new profession.

Yes, you must have insurance to practice, we can organise this for you and only costs £20 per month.

Firstly, if you do our course all your training is done with a state registered Podiatrist. You get the best knowledge in this subject area available to you on a one to one basis. There is no other training facility to our knowledge that offers this. This is crucial for having the skill set required to be successful and safe in your future business.  

We have a Feet First Foot Health Practitioner Community. This is a great community filled with similar minded people where at the click of a button on your smart phone you can share an experience, ask for advice or voice concerns about something you may have seen in your practice or when on home visits.

We teach you how to run and maintain your business. We have over 20 years of experience in training students, treating patients and running foot clinics with a large array of contacts such as suppliers, insurance companies and website designers, everything to assist you in setting up your new business and we continue this support throughout your new career indefinitely.