R156-11a-704. Curriculum for Nail Technology Schools

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(19)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a nail technology school shall consist of 300 hours of instruction in the following subject areas: (1) introduction consisting of: (a) history of nail technology; and (b) an overview of the curriculum; (2) personal, client, and salon safety including: (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures; (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and (c) health risks to the nail technician; (3) business and salon management including: (a) developing clientele; (b) professional image; (c) professional ethics; (d) professional associations; (e) public relations; and (f) advertising; (4) legal issues including: (a) malpractice liability; (b) regulatory agencies; and (c) tax laws; (5) human immune system; (6) diseases and disorders of the nails and skin including: (a) bacteriology; (b) sanitation; (c) sterilization; (d) decontamination; and (e) infection control; (7) implements, tools, and equipment for nail technology; (8) first aid; (9) anatomy; (10) science for nail technology; (11) theory of basic manicuring including hand and arm massage; (12) physiology of the skin and nails; (13) chemistry for nail technology; (14) artificial nail techniques consisting of: (a) wraps; (b) nail tips; (c) gel nails; (d) sculptured and other acrylic nails; and (e) nail art; (15) pedicures and massaging the lower leg and foot; (16) elective topics; and (17) Nail Technology Examination review.