ORIENTATION—4 HOURS
School Rules and Regulations
Qualities of the Professional Nail Specialist
Code of Ethics
Familiarization of School Facilities and Supplies



SAFETY AND HEALTH—8 HOURS
Local, State, Federal Safety Codes
Salon / Clinic Rules and Regulations
General Salon/Clinic Safety
First Aid
Hazardous Materials Communications(HAZMAT)



ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NAIL, HAND, ARM, FOOT
AND LEG—10 HOURS
Cell Metabolism and Structure
Tissues and Organs
Systems of the Body and Their Relationship
Histology of the Skin and Its Function
Bones, Muscles, Nerves of the Hand, Arm Leg and Foot
Nail Structure



BACTERIA AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES: NAIL, FOOT, SKIN DISORDERS AND DISEASES—10 HOURS
Bacterial Infections
Immunity
AIDS Awareness
Hepatitis
Viruses
Mold and Fungus
Disorders of the Nails and Skin
Foot Disease



METHODS OF INFECTION CONTROL—10 HOURS
Chemical Methods of Sanitation
Physical Methods of Sanitation
Sanitary Rules and Regulations
Bloodborne Pathogen Infection Control



CLIENT CONSULTATION—4 HOURS
Client Lifestyle Profile
Diagnosis of Skin Type and Nail Plate Type and Shape
Nail Services
Nail Service and Product Usage



MANICURING AND HAND/ARM MASSAGE—20 HOURS
Basic Manicure
Men's Manicure
Conditioning Manicures
Nail Shape and Color Analysis
Types of Massage
Massage of the Hand/Arm



PEDICURING—15 HOURS
Pedicuring Procedures
Procedure for Paraffin Treatment
Massage and Manipulation
Massage of the Foot/Leg



TIP APPLICATION AND DESIGN—12 HOURS
Technology of Nail Tips
Tip Adhesives
Tip Fitting and Design
Procedure for Tip Application
Nail Tipping on Problem Nails
Tip Removal



NAIL WRAPS—25 HOURS
Silk, Fiberglass, and Linen Procedures
Surface Wrapping Natural Nail and Mending
Tip Overlay Wrapping
Liquid Nail Wrap
Maintenance



LIQUID AND POWDER NAIL EXTENSIONS—50 HOURS
Application Procedures for:
Tip and Overlay
Natural Nail
Sculptured Nail
Mending and Repair
Re-Balance and Repairs
Problem Nails
Chemical Reactions to Liquid and Powder



GEL NAILS—20 HOURS
Gel Procedure
—Natural Nails
—Tip and Overlay
—Sculptured Gel Nails
Repair and Maintenance



NAIL ART—4 HOURS
Nail Art Procedures


RETAILING TECHNIQUES—6 HOURS
Sales Ethics
Advertising Campaign
Design a Retail Center for Nail Care Products
Selling Techniques



BUSINESS PRACTICES—8 HOURS
Business Operation
Site Planning and Design
Accounting and Inventory
Payroll Regulations



JOB SKILLS—6 HOURS
Basic Job Skills