An Introduction to Diabetic Foot Assessments

Michelle Weddell

Improve your confidence in diabetic foot screening with this free, practical webinar designed for healthcare professionals around the world.

Diabetic foot complications are preventable, and early detection is key. This focused 90-minute session gives you the basic knowledge and clinical techniques needed to carry out a structured diabetic foot assessment with accuracy and confidence.

Perfect for anyone involved in diabetes care - including nurses, general healthcare staff, doctors, assistant practitioners, lower-limb specialists, foot care practitioners and podiatrists. This webinar provides a clear, accessible introduction without assuming specialist experience.

What you will gain:

• A strong understanding of why diabetic foot screening is essential
• Confidence in vascular, neurological and structural assessment techniques
• Practical insight into early warning signs and deterioration
• The ability to classify low, moderate and high risk presentations
• An evidence-informed approach you can use immediately in practice

Delivered by experienced clinician Michelle Weddell, this session blends core theory with real-world clinical application to support safer, more effective diabetes-related foot care.

Join us On Demand to develop essential assessment skills and strengthen the quality of care you provide to people living with diabetes.

Michelle Weddell

Michelle Joanne Gibson is a lecturer, podiatry educator and clinician with extensive experience in higher education, and diabetic foot care. She is known for her strong clinical and academic leadership and was recognised as Lecturer of the Year in 2021.

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