Personal & Public Services
At a Glance
- Prepares student for career in the field of Nail Technician.
- Qualifies students to apply for and complete the state-licensing exam with the State Board of Cosmetology.
- Program length is three quarters if full time.
Nail Technician
DESCRIPTION:
The Nail Technician program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of Nail Technician. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, nail diseases and disorders, skin and nail care, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Nail Technician certificate and are eligible to apply for and complete the state-licensing exam. Graduates are employable as a Nail Technician.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Program graduates receive a Nail Technician TCC and are employable as a nail technician, salon manager or salon owner.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Attainment of 16 years or more of age; documentation of high school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirement.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $1,484; Fees: $243; Books & Supplies: $330; Annual additional insurance fee: $11.50; Other program specific costs: $119; Total Program Costs: $2,202.50
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Three quarters if full time regular student.
Program Requirements
Introduces the fundamental theory and practices of the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state and local laws, rules and regulations, professional image, bacteriology, decontamination and infection control, chemistry fundamentals, safety, Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance, anatomy and physiology, and types of employment.
Provides manicuring and pedicuring experience on live models. Topics include: implements, products and supplies, hand and foot anatomy and physiology, diseases and disorders, manicure techniques, pedicure techniques, nail product chemistry, safety precautions and practices, proper maintenance and equipment cleaning, and advanced nail techniques (wraps/tips/acrylics).
Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned cosmetology salon. Topics include: planning a salon, liability and insurance, business management, retailing, public relations, sales skills, career development, and client retention.
Provides additional experience in manicuring and pedicuring techniques required of applicants for state licensure. Emphasis is placed on performance, using live models in an actual or simulated occupational setting. Topics include: manicure, nail repair, artificial nails, pedicure, advanced/new techniques, and safety/sanitation client, equipment, operator.
Provides nail care experience on live models. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The appropriate number of applications required by the state board of cosmetology in theory and service credit requirements for this course. Emphasis is placed on performance, using live models in an actual or simulated occupational setting. Topics include: manicure/pedicure, nail repair, artificial nails, electric file, advanced/new techniques, blood and bodily fluids and OSHA updates, nail art, receptionist/dispensary, state board licensure preparation, and safety/sanitation client, equipment, operator.
