Certification Path Level 4 · Specialist

Ingrown Toenail Specialist

Ingrown nails are one of the most frequent reasons clients visit a medical pedicure center. Learn to diagnose, safely correct and support clients to full recovery using modern conservative methods.

60 Hours 15–20 cases Specialist Certificate
About the Course

A high-value, high-demand specialization

Pain, inflammation, discomfort while walking and constant recurrences seriously reduce a client's quality of life. Many people try to solve the problem for years or turn to surgery, unaware that modern conservative correction methods exist.

This course is designed for specialists who want to work professionally with ingrown nails — performing diagnosis, safe correction and supporting the client to full recovery. The program combines theory with intensive practice on models at various stages of ingrowth.

What You'll Be Able to Do
Curriculum · 60 Hours

Nine modules of theory & practice

01

Anatomy of the nail apparatus · 6h

Nail structure, matrix, nail bed, lateral nail folds, biomechanics of nail growth.

02

Causes of ingrown nails · 6h

Incorrect trimming, narrow shoes, biomechanical disorders, trauma, genetic factors, foot deformities.

03

Classification of ingrowth stages · 6h

Initial stage, moderate stage, chronic ingrowth, inflammatory changes, assessing case complexity.

04

Clinical consultation · 4h

Taking the history, client examination, photo documentation, documenting the case, treatment planning.

05

Conservative correction methods · 10h

Safe nail-plate processing, removing traumatizing sections, relieving the lateral folds, reducing nail pressure, preparing for further correction.

06

Tamponade · 8h

Indications, types of tamponade, materials, placement technique, replacement, result control.

07

Working with inflamed areas · 6h

Assessing tissue condition, contraindications, safe processing methods, home care, when to refer to a physician.

08

Recurrence prevention · 4h

Correct nail shape, shoe selection, home care, control visits, long-term support.

09

Practical internship · 10h

Work on real models, primary consultation, performing correction, tamponade, result control, review of complex cases.

Practical Part · 15–20 cases

Each student performs procedures under the instructor's supervision. Practice includes:

  • Client examination & staging diagnosis
  • Photo documentation
  • Relieving the nail folds
  • Nail correction
  • Performing tamponade
  • Treatment plan & home recommendations
Examination
  • Final theory test
  • Practical: consultation, diagnosis, procedure on a model
  • Clinical case defense
What's Included
  • Training manual & workbook
  • Practical materials & model work
  • Certificate & post-course support

Your Certificate

On successful completion you receive the certificate

Ingrown Toenail Specialist

MedPedicure Academy USA

Next Step

Level 5 · Orthonyxia Specialist

Master correction systems — Fraser Brace, Titanium Wire and composite.

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