Our comprehensive Nail Knowledge Course is designed to help Nail Technicians of all levels understand nail and skin conditions that can be common or rare within the Nail industry.
This course covers nail conditions that do not prevent service, nail conditions that may prevent service, and nail conditions that will absolutely prevent service. Each condition in described in detail accompanied by images, along with directions on what to do if a client presents with one of the conditions.
With this course you can be armed with the knowledge of 28 conditions that affect the nails and skin, and be confident in your profession while ensuring you adhere to a high standard at all times.
UPDATE – 12 new lessons are being added to this course. Please check back regularly for when these lessons are live and available to be completed. (Please note: these new additions will not change your course progress. However each new lesson will have a grey tick beside it – indicating that it has not been completed yet. You can find these new lessons under the “Curriculum” tab).
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 44 Lessons
- 52 Weeks
- Introduction1
- Conditions You Can Service7
- Conditions You May/May Not be Able to Service11
- 3.1Delamination2 Minutes
- 3.2Splinter Haemorrhages2 Minutes
- 3.3Hyperhidrosis1 Minute
- 3.4Median Nail Dystrophy (Hellers Dystrophy)/ Habit-tic Deformity2 Minutes
- 3.5Clubbed Nails1 Minute
- 3.6Eczema/Psoriasis/ Dermatitis of the hands, fingers and nail plates2 Minutes
- 3.7Extended Hyponychium1 Minute
- 3.8NEW – Calluses & Corns
- 3.9NEW – Heel Cracks
- 3.10NEW – Ingrown Toe Nails
- 3.11NEW – Chilblains
- Conditions You Cannot Service21
- 4.1Hyperkeratosis of the Hyponychium & Nail Bed2 Minutes
- 4.2Warts1 Minute
- 4.3Paronychia1 Minute
- 4.4Onychauxis1 Minute
- 4.5Onychomycosis1 Minute
- 4.6Pterygium1 Minute
- 4.7Onycholysis1 Minute
- 4.8Digital Myxoid Cyst/ Mucous Cyst2 Minutes
- 4.9Melanonychia1 Minute
- 4.10Pseudomonas/ Chloronychia1 Minute
- 4.11Bruised Nails1 Minute
- 4.12Over Filed Nail Plates and Rings of Fire2 Minutes
- 4.13Contact Dermatitis (over exposure)3 Minutes
- 4.14Product Reaction/ Chemical Burn4 Minutes
- 4.15NEW – Plantar Warts (Verruca’s)
- 4.17NEW – Tinea Pedis (Athletes Foot)
- 4.18NEW – Shingles
- 4.19NEW – Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- 4.20NEW- Scabies
- 4.21NEW – Molluscum Contagiosum (MC)
- 4.22NEW – Ringworm
- Healthy Nails & Professionalism2
- Assessment1
- Downloadable Resources1
However, only learners who already hold a Nail qualification (or those who are currently studying with us> can take the exam and receive a Certificate.
You have access for 12 months (52 weeks) from the date of purchase. You will automatically lose access after this time period expires and you will no longer be able to view course materials.
You must complete all quizzes, exams and required work within this time frame.
Requirements
- Must be qualified in Manicure/Pedicure, Gel Polish, BIAB, Gel/Acrylic Extensions
- Must be 17 years old or over
Features
- 12 months Course Access
- Downloadable Resources
- On-going Tutor Support
- Exclusive access to Student Support Group
- FREE Digital Learner Unit Summary
- Certificate - received after completing your Exam
Target audiences
- Nail Technicians of all levels
- Returners to the Beauty Industry looking to refresh or update their knowledge
- Learners who didn't receive comprehensive training on Nail & Skin Conditions