How do I become a podiatrist
Get qualified to work as a podiatrist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Common questions
In Australia, a full time Podiatrist generally earns $1,725 per week ($89,700 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people employed in this field is likely to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 6,800 people working in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as a Podiatrist. Podiatrists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Bachelor of Podiatry is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Podiatrist. You’ll cover a range of topics including human anatomy for podiatry, biomedical science, pharmacology, podiatry clinical practice, podiatric surgery and medicine, diabetes and wound management and sports podiatry. A Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine may also be suitable.
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A Podiatrist works with patients on disorders involving feet. You might examine patients and diagnose a range of conditions. Podiatrists provide advice on looking after feet and may prescribe treatments such as footwear inserts, corrective devices or ointments and creams. You might be employed in a private podiatry practice or work in a hospital or sports clinic.
Podiatrists should have good interpersonal skills and be able to understand the individual needs of their patients. It’s important you can communicate well and work with patients from a range of backgrounds. Podiatrists should have strong attention to detail and good analytical abilities. You’ll need to be organised and have good time management skills.
