Welcome to the Australian Podiatry Association Tasmania

Podiatrists are primary contact health professionals specialising in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders of the foot and the lower limb. The Podiatrist's scope of practice includes areas such as paediatrics, diabetes, sports injuries, structural problems, the treatment of the elderly as well as general foot care.

Musculoskeletal Workshop 2: Acupuncture/Dry Needling for Podiatrists July 2012

The Australian Podiatry Association Tasmania are facilitating the following workshop:

Acupuncture/Dry Needling for Podiatrists July 2012

Where:  Hobart (venue to be confirmed)

When:  21st-22nd July, 8:30-5pm daily 

Please see the attachment below for registration details.  Be sure to register early to avoid disapointment, registrations are limited to 16.

Musculoskeletal Workshop 1: Kinesiology Taping Workshop for Podiatrists May 2012

ImageThe Australian Podiatry Association Tasmania are facilitating the following workshop:

Kinesiology Taping Workshop for Podiatrists May 2012

Where: Island Health College, 300 Argyle St, North Hobart

When:  Sunday 6th May 9am-1pm

Foot and Ankle Insight: ACPS Clinical Conference 2012

Foot and Ankle Insight: ACPS Clinical Conference 2012Image

Location:  Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (Darling Harbour)

Date:  23rd-25th August 2012

Podiatry Regulation Update Saturday 24th March

Image  The Australian Podiatry Association (Tasmania) would like to present AHPRA and the "Podiatry Regulation Update' on Saturday 24th of March 2012 at Springvale Hostel, Newtown.  This event includes an update on acute care and general infection control, sterilization, work safety and podiatry case studies.  It will follow on from the Podiatry Board Forum on Friday evening.  This is also an opportunity to n

National Podiatry Registration 2011/2012 Renewal

Only 5% of Tasmanian Podiatrist are yet to renew their registrations.  
 
Registered health professionals with an expiry date of 30 November 2011 are now in the late payment period of renewal. The late payment fee applies to practitioners who apply to renew during the one month late period outlined in the National Law, in addition to the annual renewal fee. This fee is now payable for those practitioners who had not lodged an application by 30 November 2011 and do so before 31 December 2011.

Continuing Education Opportunities in 2012

The continuing education topics and venues for 2012 are currently being confirmed.  Stay tuned for a great array of interesting speakers in 2012.  If you would like to request any continuing education topics or speakers to be considered please list them on the forum.  

Foot Health Month 2011

FOOT HEALTH MONTH 2011

This year the theme of Foot Health Month is Diabetes: Counting the costs and we aim to influence Canberra’s decision makers and to educate the public.

The political campaign focuses on the need for additional (minimum of 12) Medicare funded visits to podiatrists for people with chronic disease-related foot complications. The public health campaign takes the form of Community Service Announcements for radio and television, urging people with diabetes to maintain foot health vigilance.

Presenters provide valuable clinical update

The Royal Hobart Hospital hosted the 2011 APodA Tasmania Diabetes Update seImageminar, attracting a large contingent of Tasmanian podiatrists. Rajna Ogrin, Shan Bergin and Byron Perrin provided the audience with an update of best practice in the areas of neurological and vascular assessment, neuropathic arthropathies and the prevention of ulceration.

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