NAIL 111 - Principles and Procedures of Nail Technology I

Credits: 1-11
LEC hours per week: 11
Introduction and overview of all aspects of nail technology. Topics include: cleaning/disinfecting, sterilization, scientific concepts, manicuring, pedicuring, anatomy and physiology of the hand and foot, chemistry, electricity, and enhancement services. Emphasizes safety and first aid in all instruction.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): NAIL 112.
Course Outcomes:

Identify how disease and infection are caused and transmitted.
Differentiate between the purposes of single-use and multi-use tools.
Identify purpose of Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS).
Identify ways to prevent work injuries (e.g., ventilation, ergo-metrics, environment).
Identify function and structure of the skin.
Differentiate between disorders and diseases of the skin.
Identify bones of the arms and hands.
Identify bones of the legs and feet.
Identify muscles of the arms and hands and their functions.
Identify muscles of the legs and feet and their functions.
Identify the parts of the nail (e.g., root, mantle, matrix).
Identify function of structures of the nail.
Differentiate between signs and symptoms of nail conditions, disorders, and diseases.

Course Topics:

Infection control and safety practices used when performing manicures and pedicures
Basic human anatomy and physiology of arm, hand, leg, feet
Finger and toe nail anatomy and physiology
Disorders and diseases of finger and toe nails
Basic chemistry of nail products
Safe use of nail products
Preventing work injuries