• A sturdily bound set of course modules that lies flat for ease of study. They contain detailed, practical information that guides you skillfully towards becoming a professional foot health practicioner.


• 9 foot health assignments. Your assignments will be carefully marked with personal advice by an experienced tutor.


• A useful case that keeps all your course material (not in the online-only edition).


• 19 videos that make complicated topics simple, and show real-life foot care procedures.


• Professional foot practitioner's starter kit

• Two nail clippers: increased cutting force and special polishing technology to assure clean and easy nail trimming. A large one and a smaller one for different nail sizes.
• Toenail clipper: specially designed for trimming hard toenails.
• Cuticle trimmer: ideal blade structure and angle for effectively trimming cuticles. Nail file.
• Single-edged double-sided push stick.
• V-shaped push stick.
• Foot dresser
• All those tools are gathered in a leather case.
(Printed Edition Only)

• Client records: A set of record forms that let you record each client's details and their treatment.


• Including a smart, hard wearing apron in 100% cotton, with useful pockets.


• Full colour A2 posters showing the anatomy and physiology of the foot – instructive and great for your wall. (Printed Edition Only)


• A confidential personal profile for you to complete. It helps you assess your goals, your strengths and weaknesses, and your progress.


• A study guide and planner that helps you organise your study.
The Apron



• Self-assessment exercises. They occur throughout the course to help you get organised for foot health. They also check that you can tackle each type of foot health.


• Personal career advice during the course.


• Question and Answer sheets for you to have your queries answered (not in the online-only edition).


• ‘How to Achieve More!’ Planner. It contains forms for self-discovery and vision, a 12-month goals' planner, a study plan and scheduler, study tips, and a monthly reflection and assessment form. Exclusive to your course. †
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• A Quick Start Guide,to get you started on the course.


• 'How to Write Assignments' booklet (right). This booklet offers useful guidance on how to prepare your assignments. It's not available elsewhere.


• A sturdy ring binder that holds the course modules. Lies flat for ease of study. In the online edition, we provide the modules as online PDFs.†


• A useful case that keeps all your course material.†


• 'How to Succeed in your Distance Learning Course' booklet (right). Tips and advice on how to successfully complete your course. This booklet is not available elsewhere.


• A study guide and planner that helps you organise your study.


• Personal career advice during the course.


• '49 Winning Ways to Promote your Service' booklet (right). Great ideas to get you started. This booklet is not available elsewhere.



• † In the online edition this is provided as downloadable PDFs.
• †† Not in online edition.

Plus! Access your course online Online edition of the course. Get access to all the course modules and assignments when you register.

Bonus 1. Free mentoring when you complete the course Once you complete the course, we’ll give you three months’ free business mentoring. You’ll have a personal mentor who'll help you set up your own business (if that's your choice). For three months after getting your Diploma you'll get one-to-one advice and support from an active practitioner. So if you're unsure on how to launch your own business, this mentoring programme will put you on the road to success. And because it's all part of the Blackford Institute's course, it won't cost you a penny. Bonus 2. You get a free copy of Business Blueprints This 47 page book contains complete step-by-step checklists for starting a successful business. Click here to learn more about Business Blueprints.

From time to time we may improve, amend or extend the items mentioned here.