Based over 12 weeks - ( 3 months)
Beginner Course
Week 1
Hygiene & Covid-19 Protocols:
– Disinfect your workstations before and after each client
– Have a cleaning procedure for products and items
– The therapist must also wear a face shield that must be cleaned after servicing every client
– Cleaning with soap and water can remove impurities, germs and dirt on surfaces before disinfecting
Week 2
Footcare for the elderly:
– Look for signs of infections
– Discolored nails, blisters and cracked skin
– Toenail disorder, toe deformities , corns, calluses, bunions and fungal infections
Week 3
Functions of Nails:
– Nail bed, nail plate , free edge, nail grooves, matrix, cuticle, nail walls
– Nail disorders
Week 4
Practical Foot Care Treatments:
– Sterilize the clients feet
– Exfoliate one foot up till the ankle at a time, pat dry and leave in towel
– Cute, file and trim toe nails
– Push back cuticles
– Treat the hard skin by filing loose, dry skin and cracked heels
– Wipe feet with wipes
– Buff shine the toenails
Week 5
Theory Exam
Week 6
Practical Exam: (clients)
Week 7
Field Training: (Old Age Home)
Week 8
Field Training: Old Age Home)
Week 9
Client Day For The Elderly
Week 10
Business Management, Marketing Strategies & Pricing
Week 11
Communications & Administration
Week 12
Introduction to Advanced Foot Care & Tools Used
– Horn Nails
– Ingrown Toenails
– Fungus
– Black Toe Nails
– Athletes Foot
– Bunions
