THE ANT and MNT PROGRAMS

Pre-requisites before taking the ANT and MNT Certification Modules: The student must be a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist or be attending a school to prepare for licensing.

The Modules vary in length. Some will take as few as 45 minutes, some as long as 2.5 hours. The time required for each student on each module and in taking them in total, is defined by the speed a student learns and the amount of study put into the information.

Some topics are more intense and/or longer than others. ALL are important to the overall learning of the Courses.

You are provided Study Questions interspersed throughout the courses to prepare for the tests. We suggest you take the time to copy and answer each question before moving on to the next Module as they aid you greatly in taking the exams.

Exams will be given after chosen groups of modules to reduce the complexity of studying for each; students will be allowed two tries for passing each exam. The passing grade is 75% or above.

Modules: Advanced Nail Technician Program

• ANT Module 1. Advanced Nail Technician
• ANT Module 2. Advanced Nail Technician
• ANT Module 3. The Science of Pedicures

Exam I is for Certification as an Advanced Nail Technician (ANT) is free online on a password protected module. The test must be taken after finishing the course prior to Certification. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.  Purchase Now.

Modules: Medical Nail Technician Program

The Advanced Nail Technician Certification is a pre-requisite to taking the Medical Nail Technician Program, below. The student must have taken the exam and have passed it before moving on to the MNT Program.

• MNT Module 1. Salon Emergencies and Disaster Training
• MNT Module 2. Podiatry and Biomechanics for MNTs
• MNT Module 3. Dermatology, Diseases and Disorders for the MNT

Exam II is online on a password-protected module. This test is over MNT Modules 1, 2 & 3 and passing is required to move on to Module 4 in the MNT Program.

• MNT Module 4. Medical Foot Exam, Debriding a Fungal Nail, and Pedi-Care on At-Risk Patients
• MNT Module 5. Radiology, Coding in the Medical Office, and Strapping Techniques for the MNT
• MNT Module 6. Working with a Physician and Advanced Marketing Techniques for the Medical Office and MedSpa

Exam III is the Final Test, though not comprehensive. It consists of 100 questions in a multiple choice format. The test must be passed before taking the Internship.

• MNT Module 7. Preparation for the Internship – this module is vital to completing a successful Internship. It is free. It is suggested that you complete this module immediately before taking your Internship.

Each Exam is online as a password-protected module and must be taken prior to moving on to the next module. The final test must be taken after finishing the course (after Module 6) and before the Internship.

The Medical Nail Technician Program is a total of 10 Courses, including the ANT Certification, the six MNT courses and exams, and a prep module (Module 7) prior to taking the Internship. After completing the program, the five-day Internship is required at a participating Podiatrist’s office to receive Certification.  Purchase Now.

Internship
Internship is five days with a participating podiatrist. Students will find a podiatrist in their area willing to provide this practical information and skills. If not, Dr. Spalding will aid in the search for an approved podiatrist who will be provided a curriculum which must be followed.

The first day is a one-on-one on site day with a podiatrist during which the potential MNT learns specific skills. Then, he/she works the remainder of the week in the office to instill the skills.

There is a cost for the Internship (see Tuition), though many podiatrists provide the Internship free for an MNT they intend to hire into their practice.