Career Framework - Overview
The APodA Career Framework
The APodA Career Framework credentials the competencies and clinical skills of podiatrists in Australia. The purpose is to provide an enhanced career progression beyond initial training that is both clear and transparent to consumers and the profession. In awarding the credential, the APodA can verify podiatrists have demonstrated and provided evidence of competency in their clinical interest area and undergone a rigorous assessment process.
The APodA currently awards credentials in two clinical interest areas:
The curriculum and assessment of The APodA Career Framework has been structured around the CanMEDS framework. CanMEDS is a universally recognised and adopted physician competency framework. A credentialled podiatrist will therefore personify and seamlessly integrate the competencies of all seven CanMEDS Roles:
- Medical Expert
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Leader
- Health Advocate
- Scholar
- Professional
Those who have completed the APodA Career Framework credentialling pathway may use the title:
- Credentialled Sports/Biomechanics Podiatrist - APodA
- Credentialled Paediatric Podiatrist - APodA
Note: The title is only available to be used by active members of the Australian Podiatry Association.