Online Podology Course

Duration: Over 10 hours of video content
Trainers: Laura Ganea, Anastasia Maggina
Difficulty: Levels 2+3

What You Will Learn:

This course is designed to enhance your basic pedicure knowledge by introducing essential podology concepts. You will gain the expertise needed to become a skilled technician with a comprehensive understanding of foot and nail conditions, enabling you to provide expert care and solutions.

Free Gift:

Participants will receive the educational book "Health Manual for Nails" (in Greek)/PDF

Includes:

• 1. Anatomy

  • Nail: Structure and function, key parts (matrix, nail bed, nail plate).
  • Foot: Bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments.
  • Skin: Layers of the skin, health, and care for the foot's skin.

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  2. Disinfection – Sterilization

  • Procedures for disinfecting tools and surfaces.
  • Sterilization methods (autoclaves, chemical methods).
  • Daily hygiene practices for the podologist and the client.

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  3. Podology Tools and Materials

  • Introduction to podology tools: nail drills, burrs, scalpels, foot scrapers.
  • Proper use of nail drills and burrs for nail care and callus removal.
  • Care products: moisturizers, antiseptics, keratolytic products.

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  4. Client History

  • Importance of taking a detailed client history.
  • Recording health conditions, medications, and allergies.
  • Special cases: diabetic clients, individuals with autoimmune or skin issues.

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  5. Callus and Hard Skin Care

  • Diagnosis and types of calluses (soft, hard).
  • Using keratolytic and mechanical methods for hard skin removal.
  • Prevention tips.

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  6. Heel Cracks

  • Causes (dryness, pressure, obesity).
  • Specialized treatments: moisturizers, exfoliants, keratolytic creams.
  • Prevention methods and daily care tips.

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  7. Diabetic Foot

  • Complications and risks.
  • Proper care and ulcer prevention.
  • The role of the podologist in managing diabetic foot care.

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  8. Athlete’s Foot

  • What is athlete’s foot (dermatomycosis).
  • Symptoms and therapeutic approaches.
  • Prevention with proper hygiene and footwear care.

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  9. Nail Disorders

  • Ingrown Nails: Nail growth into the skin, causes, treatment.
  • Brittle Nails: Causes (nutritional deficiencies, mechanical damage).
  • Anonychia: Loss of a nail and care approaches.
  • Thickened Nails: Common causes (trauma, onychomycosis).
  • Onycholysis: Nail detachment.
  • Paronychia: Infection around the nail.
  • Onychogryphosis: Nail deformation and thickening.
  • Koilonychia: Spoon-shaped nails.

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  10. Foot Disorders

  • Flatfoot and High-Arched Foot: Diagnosis and management.
  • Metatarsalgia: Pain in the metatarsal area.
  • Claw Toe: Diagnosis and treatment.
  • Hallux Valgus (Bunion): Prevention and management.

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  11. General Skin Conditions

  • Calluses and Corns: Causes, treatment, and prevention.
  • Hyperkeratosis: Diagnosis and therapeutic approaches.
  • Dermatomycosis: Identification and care.
  • Psoriasis and Eczema: Symptoms and management.
  • Ulcers: Specialized care, especially for diabetics.

The course, which will include all theoretical notions, will be LIVE on April 1, 2025, while the videos covering the practical parts will be uploaded between February 1 and April 1, 2025. All videos will remain recorded, and you will have access to them for 1 year (until April 1, 2026), at which point you will have the option to renew your access to the course