Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists of Ireland (SOCAPI)

Overview:

Profession(s): Chiropody and Podiatry
Member Type(s): Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Scope: National - Ireland
Formed: 1978
Members: 130
Registration No.: 62423
Address: 68 Granville Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 2024939
Fax: +353 1 2847230
Email: maxwellj@eircom.net
Website: www.podiatryireland.com

Description:

Professional body for graduate / Department of Health & Children Approved Chiropodists & Podiatrists practising in the Republic of Ireland.

Mission/Aims:

The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists of Ireland promotes the safe delivery of quality footcare to the public.

Principal Activities:

Keeping members up to date with developments in the profession.

Campaigning for the establishment of a School of Podiatry at one of the universities in Ireland.

Member Benefits:

The Society is a voice for members in discussions with the Department of Health & Children and the Health Service Executive.

Membership enables private practitioners to meet with colleagues and kindred spirits and share common problems and solutions.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Twice yearly Conferences.
Continual Professional Development Education Days.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Federation Internationale des Podologues (FIP)
International Federation of Podiatrists

Partner Associations:
Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists in UK

Verification Criteria:

BSc degree in Podiatry (usually from a UK university)
Department of Health Approved.