Nailcare Academy
Course Catalog

Fifteen programs. One clear order.

Start with ANT®, continue to WNT™, finish with the MNT Internship. Everything else layers on top of that spine.

The core certification path

These three must be taken in order. Each is a prerequisite for the next.

STEP 0110 modules

Advanced Nail Technician

Eighth edition, revised 2024. Ten modules plus a 50-question exam covering nail anatomy, diseases and disorders, infection control, safe working practices, pedicure precautions, CBD product knowledge, physician referral relationships and marketing. Includes the Safe Salon® Concepts bonus certification.

12–14 hours
50-question exam · 80% to pass
2 certificates awarded
STEP 0210 modules

Wellness Nail Technician

Wellness rationale, foot and limb anatomy, chronic conditions and diseases, Routine Foot Care under Medicare, wound-healing basics, and business models for foot care in salons and podiatry practices.

Requires ANT® + SSC
6 weeks average
50-question exam · 80% to pass
1 certificate awarded
STEP 032 modules

NCA MNT Internship Prep

Two short modules followed by a 40-hour practical internship alongside a podiatrist. Your supervising physician signs the Procedure Log, you submit it to NCA, and your Medical Nail Technician certificate and pin follow.

Requires ANT® + WNT™
1.5 hours + 40-hour internship
1 certificate awarded
Bundles

Take the whole path and pay less.

Best valueSAVE 20%

ANT + WNT + MNT Bundle

All three core programs at a single discounted price. Work through them in order at your own pace.

For ANT graduates

WNT + MNT Bundle

Already hold your ANT®? Continue through the remaining two steps at a 25% graduate discount.

$370.50
Continue your path
Specializations & add-ons

Build beyond the core.

All courses are self-paced and available 24/7.

Electric Filing Training

E-file safety, technique and bit selection for hand and foot care.

Skills & technique
$297

Certified Wellness Pedicurist (CWP)

Advanced wellness pedicure protocols for technicians serving clients with health considerations.

Specialization
$457

Footcare Nail Technician (FNT)

Dedicated footcare training for technicians focusing their practice on the lower extremity.

Specialization
$377

Adding a Nail Technician to a Medical Practice

For podiatrists, physicians and clinics. Five modules on integrating cosmetic foot care into a practice.

Medical providers
$297

Cosmetic Foot Care in a Medical Setting

How cosmetic foot care is delivered safely and profitably inside a clinical environment.

Medical providers
$299

ANT en Español

The Advanced Nail Technician program delivered in Spanish for Spanish-speaking licensed technicians.

En Español
$357–$395

LASER Care by Nail Technicians

Scope, safety and the technician’s role in laser-assisted nail care within a supervised setting.

Skills & technique
$97

Safe Salon® Concept Certification

The infection-control and safe-practice standard behind the Safe Salon® mark.

Standalone
$77

Safety Training for the Beauty Industry

Baseline safety and asepsis training for everyone working on a salon or spa floor.

Standalone
$59

Nail Technicians Working with Physicians

Taught by Denise Baich, MNT. Approaching medical practices, building referral relationships.

Career
$49

These advanced programs are only for licensed nail technicians and cosmetologists in the USA.

Not sure where to begin?

Book a one-on-one call with Janet. She will look at your licence, your market and your goals, and tell you honestly which program to start with.

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