Course in Diabetic Foot Management

Advancing Knowledge, Enhancing Clinical Skills, Preserving Limbs

Course Overview

The Course in Diabetic Foot Management is a structured professional program designed to provide comprehensive training in the prevention, assessment, and management of diabetic foot complications. It equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge, clinical skills, and confidence to deliver evidence-based care that reduces morbidity and improves quality of life for patients living with diabetes.

The course covers:

• Pathophysiology of diabetic foot disease and related risk factors

• Clinical evaluation and systematic foot screening

• Wound care principles, including dressings and advanced therapies

• Footwear and offloading techniques for ulcer prevention and healing

• Infection control and antibiotic stewardship

• Surgical interventions and referral pathways

• Rehabilitation and follow-up care for long-term outcomes

• Patient education and community engagement strategies

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors associated with diabetic foot disease and ulceration

• Perform comprehensive foot examinations, screening, and risk stratification for diabetic patients

• Gain practical skills in wound management, dressings, offloading, and infection control

• Apply evidence-based protocols to reduce complications and prevent amputations

• Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications, self-care, and foot hygiene to empower prevention

• Integrate into a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, surgeons, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists

• Identify indications for surgical intervention and coordinate referral to advanced care centers

• Develop strategies to support community awareness and early detection of diabetic foot problems

Who Should Attend?

• Physicians (general practitioners, endocrinologists, internists)

• Podiatrists

• Surgeons involved in diabetic limb salvage

• Nurses and wound care specialists

• Physiotherapists and rehabilitation experts

• Public health professionals interested in diabetes care

Learning Outcomes

Participants will emerge with:

• Enhanced clinical competence in diabetic foot care

• Ability to reduce the risk of amputations through early intervention

• Skills to implement preventive strategies in hospital and community settings

• Recognition as trained professionals in comprehensive diabetic foot management

✨ This course empowers healthcare providers to save limbs, preserve mobility, and improve lives — building capacity for better diabetic care in Pakistan.

Dates to be announced soon