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CURRICULUM
Level 1 - Advanced Pedicure C-POD Program (4 days)
Level 2 - Infection Control (1 day)
Level 3 - Comprehensive Foot and Leg Evaluation (4 days)
Level 4 - Advanced Skin and Nail Pathology, Diabetic Foot Syndrome (2 days)
Level 5 - Residence Practicum (1 week)
Level 1 - Advanced Pedicure C-POD Program - 4 days
- Foot Care as a profession/Recognize and Recommend
- Introduction to foot structure, body alignment, biomechanics & how these impact the pedicure
- Structural deformities of the foot
- Diseases and disorders of the skin & nail
- Understanding the skin on the feet
- Different products used in the management of skin and nail problems
- Specialty nail services
- Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
- Anatomy of the foot
- Implications of diabetes and chronic illness on the pedicure
- Marketing and sales – promoting yourself
- Practical experience working on each other and on models
- Introduction to case studies
Level 2 - Infection Control - 1 day
- Microbiology - what you should really be concerned about
- Ingredients in disinfectants - what they can and can't do
- Levels of disinfection for different aspects of the spa
- Spaulding classification of instruments
- Proper cleaning & disinfecting of footbaths
- Personal protective equipment
- Set up a protocol for your spa & monitor its compliance
- Recommended for everyone in the Beauty Industry, not only pedicurists
- Receive a certificate indicating advanced knowledge of Infection Control
Level 3 - Comprehensive Foot and Leg Evaluation - 4 days
- Anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Gait using video camera
- Sports injuries & related surgery
- Systemic diseases affecting the foot
- Structural conditions
- Relationship of Pathology to Gait and Biomechanics
- Foot examinations
Level 4 - Advanced Skin and Nail Pathology, Diabetic Foot Syndrome - 2 days
- Structure and function of the skin
- Skin disorders of the lower extremities
- Chemicals components & products used in foot care
- Diabetic foot syndrome
- Lymphatic problems of the lower extremities
Level 5 - Residence Practicum – 1 week
- Review of case studies
- Hands on practicum
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