Course

through participation in online activities.

through participation in a face-to-face class.

by performing a manicure.

by taking a test/exam.

You define the term manicure and describe its purpose.

You identify the equipment, implements, materials, and supplies needed to perform a manicure.

You identify the nail shapes.

You differentiate a healthy nail from an unhealthy nail.

You identify the steps for a manicure consultation.

You analyze the set-up of a manicure table with clean, disinfected equipment, implements, materials, and supplies.

You identify the removal of old polish.

You identify the procedure to shape the nails.

You identify the procedure to soften and trim excess cuticle.

You identify the procedure to clean and whiten under the free edge.

You identify the procedure for cleansing the nails.

You identify individual client needs (e.g., hangnails, callouses, etc.).

You identify the procedure to perform a hand, wrist, and lower arm massage.

You identify the procedure to apply nail enamel.

You identify the procedure to clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area.

You identify the safety precautions when performing a manicure.

You describe methods for nail repair.

You describe the technique for a french manicure.

You describe the steps for a hot oil manicure.

You describe the steps for a male manicure.

You describe nail art.

through participation in online activities.

through participation in a face-to-face class.

by taking a test/exam.

You define the term pedicure and describe its purpose.

You identify the equipment, materials, and supplies needed for a pedicure service.

You identify the procedure for a foot and toenail analysis.

You identify the procedure for the client consultation.

You identify the procedure to prepare the work area.

You identify the procedure to remove the old polish and shape the toenails.

You identify the procedure to soften and loosen the cuticle.

You identify the procedure to clean under the free edge and cleanse the nails.

You identify individual client needs (e.g., hangnails, callouses, etc.).

You identify the procedure to perform a foot, ankle, and lower leg massage.

You identify the procedure to apply nail enamel.

You identify the procedure to clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area.

You identify safety precautions when performing a pedicure.

You identify the procedure in the event of a blood spill.

through participation in online activities.

through participation in a face-to-face class.

by taking a test/exam.

You determine the purposes of artificial nails.

You describe a client consultation prior to the artificial nail service.

You identify the selection of clean and decontaminated tools and equipment for set up of an artificial nail service.

You describe the chemicals used in acrylic nails.

You differentiate application of tips, wraps, overlays, gels, and sculptured nails.

You identify the procedure to remove artificial nails; tips, wraps, overlays, gels, and sculptured.

You identify the procedures to clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area.

You identify safety procedures when performing artificial nail services.