Nail Technician 400 Course
Nail Technician Course Description
The primary purpose of the Nail Technician Course is to train the
student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work
habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board
examination and for competency in job entry-level positions as a Nail
Technician or related career field.
Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate should be able to:
- Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
- Practice proper grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
- Understand employer employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
- Perform the basic manipulative skills required for manicuring, pedicuring, and various methods of nail extensions.
- Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
The state of South Dakota requires the students to have 400 hours.
NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE HOURS: 400 (13 WEEKS)
THEORY & PRACTICAL HOURS |
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES |
UNIT DESCRIPTION |
20 |
0 |
STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS |
50 |
50 |
INFECTION CONTROL: Health Safety, Disinfection,
Chemical Agents, Bacteria, Fungi, Virus Growth, Products and Procedures |
60 |
0 |
APPLIED SCIENCE- Anatomy, Dermatology, Chemistry,
Electricity, Bacteriology, Physiology, Cleaning, Conditioning, Shaping,
Reinforcing, Coloring & Enhancing of Nails |
90 |
45 Manicure/Pedicure |
MANICURING & PEDICURING- Principles and Techniques
of Theory and massage, including arm, hand, lower leg and foot |
130 |
8 Tips |
NAIL EXTENSIONS- Principles and Techniques, Advanced
Nail Techniques Including Acrylics, Wraps, Overlays, Repairs, Removals,
Electric Files and Attachments |
50 |
0 |
CAREER AND BUSINESS SUCCESS SKILLS- Fundamentals of
Business Management, Licensing Requirements, Compensation Packages,
Payroll Deductions, Resume Writing, New Salon Planning, Communications
& Human Relations |
400 |
|
The above hour and practical
experience requirements fulfill the curriculum requirements for an
initial Nail Technician license in the state of South Dakota.
The first 50 hours must be preclinical instruction in the theory of
sciences of anatomy, dermatology, and chemistry as related to
manicuring, electricity, and lights, infection control, safety
practices and Minnesota Statutes and Rules which pertain to the
practice of manicuring and elementary service skills.