理学学士（儿科学）

足病学是专门从事下肢和足部疾病和病症管理的医疗保健专业。脚是一个高度复杂的结构，可能会发展出影响患者整体健康和生活质量的问题。足病治疗可以通过促进和保持活动能力来显着改善人们的生活质量。因此，足病作为一种职业可以极大地回报和充实，从而给工作带来极大的满足感。足科医生接受了针对所有年龄段的诊断以及计划和实施干预措施的教育。作为足病医生，您将作为独立的，自主的从业者，在评估，诊断和管理与下肢和足有关的问题上表现出专业知识。您将与其他健康专业人员一起工作，例如医生，护士，物理治疗师，职业治疗师和矫形师。
Podiatric Medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the medical and surgical treatment of the foot, ankle and lower limb.<br>A podiatrist is an autonomous clinician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of lower limb conditions. Podiatry can significantly improve peoples quality of life by promoting and maintaining mobility. Therefore, podiatric medicine as a career can be extremely rewarding and fulfilling and can give immense job satisfaction. Podiatrists work in a variety of settings in the public and private sectors. Podiatrists will treat patients of all age ranges and at all stages of life. The scope of practice of a podiatrist ranges from:<br>Management of skin and nail pathologies<br>Management of patients with diseases that can compromise the viability of the foot and lower limbs, e.g. diabetes, vascular disease, wound care. Musculoskeletal conditions, Biomechanics and gait analysis, Sports injuries, Paediatrics, Minor surgical procedures<br>Career Opportunities<br>Podiatric Medicine is an interesting and broad career and graduates have a variety of employment opportunities at home and abroad. The Podiatric Medicine programme has been developed in response to a recognised need for podiatrists in Ireland and is the only course available in the Republic of Ireland.