May 01, 2026  
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MCOs for Faculty and Staff [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NAIL 111 - Principles and Procedures of Nail Technology I


Credits: 1-11
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.
Course Outcomes:
 
  1. Identify how disease and infection are caused and transmitted.
  2. Differentiate between the purposes of single-use and multi-use tools.
  3. Identify purpose of Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS).
  4. Identify ways to prevent work injuries (e.g., ventilation, ergo-metrics, environment).
  5. Identify function and structure of the skin.
  6. Differentiate between disorders and diseases of the skin.
  7. Identify bones of the arms and hands.
  8. Identify bones of the legs and feet.
  9. Identify muscles of the arms and hands and their functions.
  10. Identify muscles of the legs and feet and their functions.
  11. Identify the parts of the nail (e.g., root, mantle, matrix).
  12. Identify function of structures of the nail.
  13. Differentiate between signs and symptoms of nail conditions, disorders, and diseases.

Course Topics:
 

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

LEC Credits: 11
LEC hours per week: 11
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): NAIL 112 .
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: Consent Required
CIP Code: 12.0410
Default Section Size/Cap: 20
Quarter(s) offered:
  • Summer
  • Spring