Pressure Relief Approaches for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management
Diabetic foot ulcers can lead to infection and amputation if not managed properly. This course covers key pressure relief techniques, including felt padding, orthotics, and knee-high offloading devices to support healing and reduce complications.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the risks and complications associated with diabetic foot ulcers.
- Explain the principles of pressure redistribution in ulcer management.
- Identify different offloading options and their clinical benefits.
- Demonstrate correct cutting and application of felt padding techniques.
- Recognise the role of foot interface devices (orthotics) in pressure relief.
- Differentiate between removable and non-removable knee-high offloading (TCC) devices and their appropriate use.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Describe the risks and complications associated with diabetic foot ulcers.
- Explain the principles of pressure redistribution in ulcer management.
- Identify different offloading options and their clinical benefits.
- Demonstrate correct cutting and application of felt padding techniques.
- Recognise the role of foot interface devices (orthotics) in pressure relief.
- Differentiate between removable and non-removable knee-high offloading (TCC) devices and their appropriate use.
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Training Overview
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Overview and Risks
- Principles and Types of Offloading
- Felt Padding Techniques and Safe Application
- Foot Interface Devices (Orthotics)
- Removable and Non-Removable Knee-High Offloading (TCC) Devices
- Summary






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Frequently asked questions
This course covers diabetic foot ulcer risks, principles of offloading, felt padding techniques, orthotic devices, and removable and non-removable knee-high offloading (TCC) methods to support healing.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Log in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. New users can create an account at care-learning.com to enrol.
Yes, this course is suitable for podiatrists, nurses, GPs, wound care clinicians, and allied health professionals involved in diabetic foot management.
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