| MANICURING COURSE
OUTLINE AND OBJECTIVES
DESCRIPTION:
The Manicuring Course is 600 hours in
20 weeks. The primary purpose of the Manicuring Course is to
train the student in the basics of safety requirements and
proper work habits necessary to pass the State Board exam and
for competency in job entry level positions in manicuring,
pedicuring, nail extensions and nail art. The State of Louisiana
requires at least 500 hours, but our course requires 600 hours
to develop skills needed to be competitive in the field of
Manicuring.
COURSE GOALS:
To develop in each
student, theoretical and applicable knowledge
and skill in the actual practice of manicuring
and pedicuring necessary for successful entry
and continual employment as a Nail Technician,
Pedicurist, Salon Owner, Manufacturer
Representative or Manager of a Nail Salon.
To develop in each
student, the technical skills and knowledge
necessary for the diagnosis and application of
cosmetic preparations related to the hands,
feet, and nails.
3. To prepare students
to successfully pass the State Board
examination.
4. To develop employer
/ employee relationships and effective
communication skills.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS:
The course is presented through
well-developed lesson plans which, reflect current trends and
educational methods. Clinic equipment, implements and products
are compatible to those currently being used in the industry.
Subjects are presented by demonstration, workshops, lectures,
discussion, written & practical exams, guest speakers, and audio
visual aids.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Students are assigned theory study and
a minimum number of practical experiences. Theory is evaluated
after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated
according to the practical grading criteria. Students must
maintain an average of 80% in theory, practical and clinic work.
Students must pass a final written and practical exam with a
grade of at least 80%. Students are given a progress report
every month and graded according to the following system:
E - Excellent 94-100%, G - Good 87-93%,
S - Satisfactory 80-86%, U - Unsatisfactory 0-79%.
TEXTBOOKS:
Milady’s Art and Science of Nail
Technology
Milady’s Nail Technology Workbook
Milady’s Exam Review
Nail Art and Design
Nuts & Bolts ProGrow System - Personal
and Business Development Program
Louisiana Administrative Code /
Professional and Occupational Standards
INSTRUCTORS:
Mrs. Sue Burch, Ms. Kathy Jackson, Mrs.
Dorothy Mayfield, Ms. Tomeka Ross
CURRICULUM
Sciences 150 hours
Manicuring 200 hours
Structure of
nails Manicuring techniques & treatments
Bacteriology /
Biology Pedicure techniques & treatments
Sanitation & infection control Nail art
Nail disorders Massage
Chemistry Reflexology
Artificial Nails 150 hours State Rules
& Regulations 20 hours
Anatomy
Acrylic / sculptured / gel nails
Louisiana laws & regulations
Nail wraps Safety & sanitation
requirements
Nail tips with overlay Licensing
requirements
Product
knowledge, use and safety
Business Building 80 hours
Ethics / client servicing & retention
Employment information
Resume writing & cover letters
Goal setting
Nuts & Bolts ProGrow System
Retail strategies
Total 600 Hours
To help you make a good decision about
whether to enroll in the Manicuring program you need to know
that, according to the latest information:
67% or 4 of the 6 students scheduled to
graduate in 2005 went on to graduate;
25% or 1 of the 4 2005 graduates who
were eligible for employment have found jobs in the industry;
80% or 4 of the 5 students of this
program taking the state board exam in 2005 passed the
examination. |
