NAIL TECH

Basic Training – 50 hours:

History of nail care;

Personal hygiene and public health;

Professional ethics;

Sterilization and disinfection;

Bacteriology;

Disorders of the nails;

OSHA standards relating to safety data sheets (SDS) on chemicals;

Chemicals and their use; and

Technical applications of chemicals.

Related Concepts – 15 hours:

Cells, metabolism and body systems;

Theory of massage; and

People skills.

Practices and Procedures – 255 hours:

Fabric procedures;

Sculpting procedures;

Light cured gels;

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Machines or apparatus used in nail technology;

Manicures;

Pedicures;

Hand, arm and foot massage;

Other procedures as they relate to nail technology; and

Product knowledge as it relates to nail technology.

Business Practices – 30 hours:

The Act and this Part, including sanitary standards;

Management;

OSHA standards relating to chemical use; and

Workers’ Compensation Act.