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Podiatrists

  • Health Science

Tasks

What tasks do Podiatrists perform?

  • Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.

  • Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.

  • Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.

  • Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.


Knowledge

What do Podiatrists need to know?

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


Skills

What skills do Podiatrists need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Learning

    Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.



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