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Esthetician - Nail Technician Course of Study

Esthetician - Nail Technician Course of Study

Course Title – Esthetician Nail Technician Course – 800 hours
1. The course is taught in the English language.
Description of Course
1. The purpose of the Esthetician Nail Technician Course is to:
  1. Train students in theory and practical procedures in preparation for the job.
  2. Train students in proper working habits in respect to sanitation, health and safety.
  3. Encourage self-reliance, initiative, professional ethics, leadership and teamwork.
2. The course offers from basic to intermediate, theory and clinic practices in all phases of Esthetician & Nail Technology.
Performance Objectives
1. The degree of skill and knowledge to be achieved is such that the student, upon completion of the required hours, may enter into the Esthetician Specialist field with skill, speed and knowledge.
  1. Develop good habits of performing properly in the interest of safety and hygiene for one’s self and others.
  2. Conduct each technical job assigned in an orderly and professional manner.
  3. Learn to select wisely, care for and use correctly commercial products related to the application of beauty treatments.
  4. Be encouraged to keep abreast of all new and unique developments in the practice of Esthetician & Nail Technology.
  5. Become aware of the importance of establishing methodical habits of performance.
  6. Have high ideals and an attitude of willingness to cooperate with the employer and co-workers.
  7. Prepare for the State Board examinations in order to obtain a license to practice all phases of the Esthetician & Nail Technician profession.
Course Format
1. Lecture
2. Demonstration
3. Audio-visual materials
4. Illustrations
5. Written and practical examinations
6. Distance Education Modules, when applicable
Evaluation Procedures
1. Testing in both theory and practical
2. Testing after each subject
3. Practical evaluation sheets
4. Final examinations both in theory and practical at the end of course and before graduation
Required Level of Achievement
1. Students must maintain a 70% average in Theory.
2. Students must maintain a "C" average on all practical procedures. (Please refer to the Satisfactory Progress Policy for additional requirements.)
Text books
1. Milady Standard Foundations & Esthetics: Fundamentals eBooks
2. Milady Standard Nail Technology eBook
3. Texas Barbering and Cosmetology Laws & Rules Handbook
Content of Course
1. 1. Orientation & Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1602 30 Hours (15 hours max by Distance Ed)
  2. School Rules and Regulations
  3. History of skin care and nail care
  4. Career opportunities
  5. TDLR Rules and Regulations
  6. Professional and Personal Development
2. Bacteriology, Sanitation and Safety Measures 75 Hours (37 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Sanitation
    1. TDLR Rules and Regulations
  2. Approved disinfectants
  3. Sterilization
3. Safety and First Aid 40 Hours (20 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Handling hazardous waste materials
  2. Safety measures
  3. Hazardous chemicals
  4. Ventilation odor in salons
4. Anatomy and Physiology 75 Hours (37 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Bones, Muscles, Nerves
  2. Skin & Nails
    1. Structure & Function
    2. Diseases & Disorders
  3. Nails
5. Chemistry 20 Hours (10 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Elements of basic chemistry
  2. Cosmetic ingredients / Nail Products Simplified
6. Esthetician Electricity, Machines, and Implements 50 Hours (25 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Flow of electricity
  2. Direct and alternation current
  3. Machines used in skin analysis
  4. Machines used in skin care treatment
7. Nail Technology Equipment, Implements, and Supplies 40 Hours (20 hours max by Distance Ed)
8. Care of client consultation/analysis 50 Hours (25 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Skin types and treatment
  2. Skin conditions
  3. Health analysis
  4. Fitzpatrick Scale
9. Esthetician Treatment 115 Hours (57 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Product Knowledge, Use, and Safety
  2. Deep cleansing, exfoliation and extractions
  3. Mask therapy
  4. Massage movements
  5. Facial with machine
  6. Men’s facials
10. Superfluous Hair Removal 25 Hours (12 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Morphology
  2. General categories of hair removal
11. Aromatherapy 15 Hours (7 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Product Knowledge, Use, and Safety
  2. Functions of essential oils
12. Nutrition 10 Hours (5 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates
  2. Nutrition and Health of the skin
13. Color Psychology 10 Hours (5 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Primary colors
  2. Complementary colors
  3. Color temperature
14. Make-up 50 Hours (25 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Product Knowledge, Use, and Safety
  2. Make-up techniques
  3. Face shapes
  4. Eye shapes and connection techniques
  5. Choosing a make-up product collection
  6. Eyelash Systems
15. Nail Technology Procedures 115 Hours (57 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Manicures & Pedicures (Basic, Oil, Spa, etc.)
  2. Hand and arm massage
  3. Application of polish
  4. Application of artificial tips
  5. Application of overlays:
    1. Sculptured nails
    2. Wraps
    3. Fiberglass/gels
    4. Liquid Monomer & Powder Polymer
16. Professional Practices 60 Hours (30 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Esthetician - Nail Technician as a profession
    1. Vocabulary
    2. Ethics
  2. Salon procedures
    1. Hygiene and good grooming
    2. Professional attitudes and salesmanship
    3. Public relations
17. Management 20 Hours (10 hours max by Distance Ed)
  1. Opening a salon
  2. Operations and personnel management
  3. Customer relations
  4. Résumé Writing