Nail Technician 350 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.

NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE OBJECTIVES- 350 Hours (11 Weeks)

Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate should be able to:
  1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
  2. Practice proper grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
  3. Understand employer employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
  4. Perform the basic manipulative skills required for manicuring, pedicuring, and various methods of nail extensions.
  5. Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

The state of Minnesota requires the students to have 350 hours.

NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE HOURS: 350 (11 WEEKS) 

THEORY & PRACTICAL

HOURS

PRACTICAL

EXPERIENCES

UNIT DESCRIPTION

10

0

STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS

75

50

INFECTION CONTROL: Health Safety, Disinfection, Chemical Agents, Bacteria, Fungi, Virus Growth, Products and Procedures

25

0

APPLIED SCIENCE- Anatomy, Dermatology, Chemistry, Electricity, Bacteriology, Physiology, Cleaning, Conditioning, Shaping, Reinforcing, Coloring & Enhancing of Nails

100

40 Manicure/Pedicure
10 Gel Polish
5 French Tip

MANICURING & PEDICURING- Principles and Techniques of Theory and massage, including arm, hand, lower leg and foot

100

7 Tips
3 Sculpts
2 Fills
2 Removals

NAIL EXTENSIONS- Principles and Techniques, Advanced Nail Techniques Including Acrylics, Wraps, Overlays, Repairs, Removals, Electric Files and Attachments

40

0

CAREER AND BUSINESS SUCCESS SKILLS- Fundamentals of Business Management, Licensing Requirements, Compensation Packages, Payroll Deductions, Resume Writing, New Salon Planning, Communications & Human Relations

350




The above hour and practical experience requirements fulfill the curriculum requirements for an initial Nail Technician license in the state of Minnesota. 

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.

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