Pedicures from a Podiatrist's Perspective
This course will take you through an examination and health questionnaire that is "relevant" for a pedicure. It will give you the skills to recognize whether you are free to give your client an unrestricted pedicure, partial pedicure, or referral to a medical professional such as a podiatrist for treatment.
This course is approved for CE Credit in Illinois, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida
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Training Objectives:
- Know about the different bones in the foot
- Identify different joints in the foot
- Identify ligaments and their functions in the foot
- Identify the tendons and movements of the foot
- Know about the nerves in the foot
- Know about vessels in the foot like arteries , veins and deep fascia, superficial fascia and fat
- Know about the skin of the foot
- Know about the toenail
- Asses the client's health condition
- Know about contagious conditions such as bacterial , fungus , viruses and blood borne diseases
- Know about your client's current leg or foot conditions
- Know about recent injuries
- Know about current medications
- Know about allergies
- Understand examination of skin
- Understand examination of circulation
Topics Covered
- Course Introduction
- Lesson 1: Anatomy of the Foot
- Lesson 2: Client Examination