What Is a Medical Nail Technician?
A medical nail technician (MNT) is a licensed nail technician who has advanced training to work in a podiatry office. Their responsibilities include:
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Nail care: Performing manicures and pedicures, trimming and shaping nails, removing calluses and rough skin
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Foot care: Assessing feet for potential problems, identifying visible issues, and recommending a course of action
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Aseptic care: Following strict sterilization strategies and aseptic techniques
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Working with at-risk patients: Being trained to work with patients who may be at risk
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Recommending products: Recommending foot care products
MNTs are highly skilled and trained, and they can perform procedures such as debriding nails and laser care. However, they cannot diagnose or treat medical conditions, and they are trained to refer clients to a medical professional if they identify a possible skin or nail condition.
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Curriculum Overview
The Medical Nail Technician (MNT) program is a 120-hour specialized course designed for nail technicians seeking to work in podiatry office. This comprehensive certification provides advanced training in foot health, clinical mastery, and patient care for at-risk clients.
- • Mastery of Clinical Standards: Gain expertise in pathology and surgical-grade sterilization to safely treat high-risk clients.
• Hands-On Clinical Experience: Graduate with confidence through physician shadowing and real-world externship placements.
- • Professional Certification: Earn your official CMNT credentials after 120 hours of expert-led training and comprehensive testing.
• Advanced Career Pathways: Bridge the gap between beauty and medicine to secure specialized roles in podiatry offices.
Program Cost & Tuition
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Tuition
$1,800.00
Registration Fee (non-refundable and must be paid as a deposit to hold your seat)
Medical Grade Kit + Uniform
& Course Materials
$450.00
Internship
$1000.00
$150.00
Total Investment
$3,400.00
Curriculum Summary & Hours
Review the comprehensive breakdown of our 120-hour Medical Nail Technician certification program, designed to bridge the gap between beauty and podiatry.
Module Name
Hours
Component
Advanced Nail Pathology & Anatomy
30
Theory
Sterilization & Clinical Standards
20
Clinical Lab
Physician Shadowing & Observation
40
Externship
Clinical Debridement Techniques
20
Hands-on
Professional Ethics & Medical Documentation
10
Theory
Total Certification Hours
120 Hours
Completion Requirements
- Successfull completion of all 120 credit hours
- Submission of verified externship logbook signed by attending Podiatrist
- Minimum of 80% score on the final written comprehensive examination
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical sterilization protocols