Nail Technology (400 Clock Hours) Course Information

NAIL TECHNOLOGY (400 Clock HOURS) COURSE DESCRIPTION

SOC 39-5092.00, CIP Code: 12.0410

The curriculum involves 400 hours to satisfy Idaho state requirements. All courses are taught in English. The course of study includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation & development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, as well as sanitation, Idaho state laws & regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level nail technician.

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 400 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 140 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 260 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY (400 Clock HOURS) COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Twin Falls for the nail technology program will be divided into two (2) designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: This 140 hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic nails procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
  2. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 260 hours will be spent in a clinic environment. You will dress, act, and work like a true professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY (400 Clock HOURS) COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Twin Falls meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Subject Theory Minimum requirements Practical Minimum Requirements

1. Theory

35  

2. Free Form Acrylic

5 40

3. Basic Product Application

  1. Form Nails
  2. Wraps
  3. Finish Tips include full set with tips & fills
  4. Mends
15 60

4. Acrylic over Tips

5 20

5. Silks, Fiberglass

5 0

6. Gel over Tips

5 35

7. Manicures & Massage

5 25

8. Pedicures & Massage

5 15

9. Sanitation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Sterilization, & Antiseptics

5 15

10. History of the hands and feet, skin, muscles, nails & nerves

5  

11. Fills

5 45

12. Structure of hands and feet, disease of the skin glands & nail disorders

5  

13. Chemistry & Electricity

5  

14. Idaho State laws & rules governing the practice of nail technology

5  

15. Blood Spill Procedures

5  

16. Nail Art to Include 3D Nail Art

5 15

17. Salon Management

5  

18. Professionalism/Resume, Development Interview, & Prep & Job Search Skills

   

19. Electric File Concepts

5  
Total 130 270
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 400

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY (400 CLOCK HOURS) PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 400-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
  2. Final Exam: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on their final exam.
  3. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY (400 CLOCK HOURS)instructional techniques and methods

The programs are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.