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by analyzing the hands and nails of a client

by orally stating findings of the analysis

by documenting the client hand/nail analysis

analysis includes determining the type of nail shape

analysis includes identifying treatable and non-treatable hand and nail conditions

you wash hands with soap and running water prior to touching the client

you complete the hand and nail analysis within 5 minutes

by analyzing the feet and toenails of a client

by orally stating findings of the analysis

by documenting the client foot/toenail analysis

analysis includes determining the type of nail shape

analysis includes identifying treatable and non-treatable foot and toe nail conditions

you wash hands with soap and running water prior to touching the client

you complete foot and toenail analysis within 5 minutes

in a consultation with the client

prior to the manicure/pedicure service

in the classroom

by successfully completing a written multiple choice evaluation

with not less than 70% accuracy

consultation includes discussing client expectations, limitations, and the shape of the nail

consultation includes discussion regarding client, lifestyle and resulting maintenance for manicure/pedicure

consultation includes reviewing client history, previous chemical applications, and techniques

consultation includes discussing the type and colors of nail cosmetics enamels

consultation includes recommendations for home nail care and products

consultation includes disclosing cost of services

you inform client that he/she cannot treat diseased skin unless under the direction of a physician (if appropriate)

you obtain the client's consent or the consent of the legal guardian of the client prior to the manicure/pedicure service

client signs a release form

you make a reasonable effort to safely comply with the client's request

you complete consultation within 10 minutes

by preparing for a manicure

for a client and client-related conditions

in the classroom

by successfully completing a written multiple choice evaluation

with not less than 70% accuracy

manicure/pedicure setup is complete and laid out on a disinfected surface

manicure/pedicure setup includes a disinfectant for decontamination that is changed daily

manicure/pedicure setup includes a topical antiseptic at the work area

manicure/pedicure setup includes all the tools, equipment, and products needed to compete the service

preparation includes using decontaminated towels and linens

preparation includes client hand and/or foot washing with an antibacterial product

you ask client to remove jewelry

you follow product manufacturer recommendations

you wash hands with soap and running water before touching the client

 

by selecting the tools, equipment, and products for a manicure/pedicure

for a client and client-related conditions

in the classroom

by successfully completing a written multiple choice evaluation

with not less than 70% accuracy

selection of products is based on client expectations, consultation, hand/nail or foot/toenail analysis

selection includes tools and equipment for manicure or pedicure service

selection includes personal protective equipment

selected tools and equipment are in good working order

selected reusable manicure/pedicure instruments were cleaned with soap and water, disinfected with an intermediate level disinfectant, and stored in closed containers

you disposable tools and supplies are clean and unused

selected manicure/pedicure products were stored in labeled containers

selected towels were stored in a decontaminated condition in closed containers

you identify information for products according to material Safety Data Sheets

you complete tool, equipment, and products selection for a manicure/pedicure service within 10 minutes

by administering a massage

for a client and client-related conditions

massage includes a hand, foot and nail analysis

massage includes a client consultation prior to the service

massage includes preparing the client and work area

massage is preparing the client and work area

massage is performed on lubricated skin and nails

massage is preformed below the elbow and below the knee

massage incorporates basic manipulations

massage follows a patterned sequence of manipulations

you use the pads of the fingertips

pedicure includes addressing individual client needs (e.g. hang nails, callouses, etc.)

pedicure includes a foot, ankle, and lower leg massage

pedicure includes applying nail enamel

you wipe drips and spills

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you complete a pedicure within 45 minutes

by repairing split or broken nails

for a client and client-related conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for a split and/or broken nail service

in the classroom

by successfully completing a written multiple choice evaluation

with not less than 70% accuracy

repair includes a client consultation prior to the service

repair includes selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

repair includes preparing the client and work area

repair includes removal of old polish

repair includes nail wrapping techniques

repair includes fortifying the nail

you wipe drips and spills

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete a nail repair within 15 minutes

by performing an artificial nail service

for a client and client-related conditions

using tools, equipment, and products available for the artificial nail service

in classroom and/or with guest speaker

by successfully completing a written multiple choice evaluation

with not less than 70% accuracy

artificial nail services include a hand and nail analysis

artificial nail services include a client consultation prior to the service

artificial nail services include selection of safe and decontaminated tools and equipment

artificial nail services include preparing the client and work area

artificial nail services include removing tips and overlays, and sculptured nails

artificial nail services include repairing/filling of tips and overlays, and sculptured nails

you follow product manufacturer recommendations

you wipe drips and spills

you dispose of trash in appropriate, covered receptacles

you clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area

you complete artificial nail services within 2 hours