Descriptions
Prevents, diagnoses and treats disorder of the feet. Registration or licensing is required.
Job Description
- Examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries
- Examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
- Prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
- Performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
- Prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
- Advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
- May provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
- May refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types

Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)

Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Podiatrist Skills Assessment
Eligibility Assessment
- 申请职业为足病治疗师(ANZSCO 252611)。
- 申请人需完成足病治疗学历,且需达到澳大利亚学历资格框架7级(本科)或更高学历水准。
- 必须符合澳大利亚注册要求(由澳大利亚健康从业者监管机构注册管理)。
Assessment Steps
- Submit Application
- Submit skills assessment application to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Upload educational certificates, academic transcripts, course syllabi, and clinical placement hour proofs.
- Educational Qualification Assessment
- The Podiatry Board reviews whether the qualification is equivalent to an Australian Bachelor of Podiatry or higher.
- The qualification must include anatomy, physiology, podiatric pathology, clinical diagnosis and treatment, clinical placements, etc.
- English Language Test
- Applicants must submit acceptable English language test results (IELTS/OET/PTE Academic/TOEFL iBT).
- Competency/Clinical Assessment (if applicable)
- If qualifications are from a non-recognized country, further competency testing or adaptation assessment may be required.
- Result Issuance
- Upon successful assessment, the PodBA issues the skills assessment result, which can be used for migration applications and registration.
Assessment Requirements
Minimum Education Requirements
- Completion of at least a Bachelor of Podiatry (AQF Level 7) or higher.
- The program must include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathology and Pharmacology
- Podiatric Theory and Practice
- Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment
- A minimum of 1000 hours of clinical placement
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: Overall score ≥7.0, with no band less than 7.0;
- OET: Minimum score of B in each component;
- PTE Academic: Overall score ≥65, with no communicative skill score below 65;
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score ≥94, Writing ≥27, Speaking ≥23, Reading ≥24, Listening ≥24.
Other Requirements
- Submission of a Course Syllabus Mapping is required.
- Qualifications from recognized countries such as New Zealand, UK, Ireland, South Africa may be eligible for a streamlined process.
- Assessment reports are generally valid for 2 years.
Assessing Authorities
- PodBA
- AHPRA
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Information Source
https://www.podiatryboard.gov.au/Registration-Endorsement/Assessment-for-migration.aspxSkill Shortages
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| 2022 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2021 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
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