Placements and practice for podiatry students
Placements and practice for podiatry students
Placements and practice for podiatry students
Essential guidance to help you find, prepare for and succeed in your clinical placements during your podiatry training.



Clinical placements are a vital part of your podiatry education. They give you the opportunity to develop your practical skills and apply your theoretical knowledge in real healthcare settings.
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Finding placements
Learn how placements are allocated and what types of settings you might experience.

Finding placements
Learn how placements are allocated and what types of settings you might experience.

Finding placements
Learn how placements are allocated and what types of settings you might experience.

Placement requirements and expectations
Understand what's expected of you during placements, including hours, competencies and professional behaviour.

Placement requirements and expectations
Understand what's expected of you during placements, including hours, competencies and professional behaviour.

Placement requirements and expectations
Understand what's expected of you during placements, including hours, competencies and professional behaviour.

Preparing for placements
Get ready for your clinical experience with preparation guidance, checklists and resources.

Preparing for placements
Get ready for your clinical experience with preparation guidance, checklists and resources.

Preparing for placements
Get ready for your clinical experience with preparation guidance, checklists and resources.

Insurance information for placements
Know what insurance coverage you need during placements and clinical practice.

Insurance information for placements
Know what insurance coverage you need during placements and clinical practice.

Insurance information for placements
Know what insurance coverage you need during placements and clinical practice.

Support during placements
Find out where to get help if you experience issues during your placement.

Support during placements
Find out where to get help if you experience issues during your placement.

Support during placements
Find out where to get help if you experience issues during your placement.

Common foot conditions
Learn about the conditions you're likely to encounter during your clinical practice.

Common foot conditions
Learn about the conditions you're likely to encounter during your clinical practice.

Common foot conditions
Learn about the conditions you're likely to encounter during your clinical practice.


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