Knowledge & Practice
Professional Resources
A curated collection of freely accessible resources for podiatric medicine and surgery practitioners in Australia.
ASPMS has compiled the following publicly available resources to support continuing professional development, clinical practice, and engagement with the broader podiatric medicine and surgery community. All linked resources are free to access.
Regulatory & Professional Standards
Official regulatory guidance, codes of conduct, and registration standards governing podiatric medicine and surgery practice in Australia.
Podiatry Board of Australia
The national regulator for podiatrists and podiatric specialists in Australia. Access registration standards, codes of conduct, CPD requirements, guidelines, and the independent review of podiatric specialists.
AHPRA — Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
The national agency supporting the Podiatry Board of Australia. Use the practitioner lookup, access mandatory notification guidance, and manage registration through the Ahpra portal.
Independent Review of Podiatric Specialists — Final Report
The Podiatry Board of Australia's published final report and 14 recommendations to improve the regulation of podiatric specialists in Australia.
Australian Podiatry Association (APodA)
The national professional association representing podiatrists across Australia, providing advocacy, professional development, and member support.
Clinical Research & Journals
Open-access and freely searchable journals and databases covering podiatric medicine, foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and lower limb health.
PubMed — National Library of Medicine
The world's largest freely accessible database of peer-reviewed biomedical literature. Search for podiatric medicine, foot and ankle surgery, diabetic foot, and limb preservation research.
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
An open-access, peer-reviewed journal publishing original research on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of foot and ankle conditions. Free to read and download.
Wound Practice & Research
The official journal of the Australian Wound Management Association, covering wound care, ulceration, and tissue viability relevant to podiatric practice.
Limb Preservation & Diabetic Foot
Evidence-based guidelines and national resources focused on diabetic foot disease, limb preservation, and multidisciplinary lower limb care.
IWGDF Guidelines — International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot
Internationally recognised, freely available evidence-based guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease, updated regularly by a global expert panel.
Diabetes Feet Australia
Australia's national initiative for diabetic foot disease prevention and management. Provides clinical resources, position statements, and education for health practitioners.
Australian Diabetes Society — Clinical Guidelines
Free clinical practice guidelines and position statements from the professional body for diabetes care in Australia, including guidance relevant to lower limb complications.
Continuing Professional Development
Free and low-cost CPD resources to help practitioners meet their annual requirements and stay current with developments in podiatric medicine and surgery.
Podiatry Board CPD Requirements
Official guidance from the Podiatry Board of Australia on continuing professional development requirements, acceptable CPD activities, and how to record and report CPD hours.
Healthed — Free CPD for Australian Health Practitioners
A free online CPD platform for Australian health practitioners offering accredited modules, case studies, and clinical updates relevant to podiatric practice.
APMA Online Learning Center
The American Podiatric Medical Association's online education hub, offering a range of free on-demand learning resources including the Resident Essentials Bundle.
Disclaimer
ASPMS provides these links as a convenience to practitioners. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of any external website. Links are reviewed periodically but availability may change. If you identify a broken link or wish to suggest an addition, please contact us at [email protected].