200 Hour Nail Technician Course: Upon completion of the Nail Technician course the student will have knowledge of nail wrapping, acrylic nails, sculpturing nail tips, anatomy, nail structure, oil manicures, water manicures, French manicures, nail irregularities, diseases and sanitation. A graduate of this course will be able to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology examination to be a Nail Technician. A typical day will consist of a combination of theory, practical and clinical experiences. You’ll have a half hour break for lunch then get right back to it. This course gives you a lot of information in a short period of time so be ready to learn. At approximately 50 hours, students may begin performing basic services on clients on a rotation basis. Tests are given at the end of each chapter. Students are tested on practical skills as well as theory. Tests are essay, multiple choice and fill in. HOURS IN EACH SUBJECT AREA: Sanitation & Bacteriology: Sanitation, Sterilization, Bacteriology, Dispensary requirements & operations- 18 NC, 7 C; Anatomy & Physiology: Bones, muscles, blood, Nervous system, joints, cartilage, Ligaments of hand/arm, Structure of nail, Disorders & diseases of skin & nail- 12 NC; Hand, Arm and Leg Massage: Preparation, Procedures, Techniques- 12 NC, 15 C; Manicuring Procedures: Safety precautions, Basic & oil procedures, Pedicuring, Man's manicure, Application of polish, Nail cosmetics & nail repair, Nail bleach applications, Special problems- 21 NC, 35 C; Artificial Nails: Types & styles, Artificial nail anatomy & artificial nail composition, Preparation, application, removal- 24 NC, 30 C; Specialized Equipment: Specialized equipment types, Procedures for use & safety standards- 11 C; Salon Operations & Communication Skills: Human relations & personalities/presentation, Sales & interpersonal skills, Career development- 6 NC; Cosmetology Laws and Rules: Ohio cosmetology statutes, rules, Inspection & enforcement- 9 NC.

 300 Hour Nail Technician & Managers Course: Upon completion of the Manicuring/Manager course the student will have knowledge of nail wrapping, acrylic nails, sculpturing nail tips, anatomy, nail structure, oil manicures, water manicure, French manicures and nail irregularities. A graduate of this course will be able to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology examination to be a Nail Technician and Nail Technician Manager. Students have theory from 8:30a.m.- 11:30a.m.. Lunch will be from 11:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.. From 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. the student will be doing practical work on mannequin hands and /or other students. When a student reaches 50 hours he/she will work on clients in the clinic on a rotation basis. Tests are given at the end of each chapter. Each student is tested on their practical skills as well as theory. When a student reaches 200 hours they start management. As a Nail Tech Management student, the schedule is the same as it was for the 200 hour nail course. Tests are essay, multiple choice and fill in.

Hours in Each Subject Area: (Same as 200 hour nail technician course plus the following): Cosmetology Laws & Rules: Ohio revised code statues, Ohio administrative rules, License & permit policy & procedures, Continuing education policy & procedures, Inspection & enforcement policy & procedures- 13 NC, 13 C; Public Health and Safety: Sanitation practices & procedures, Sterilization practices & procedures, Dispensary operations & procedures, Bacteriology, contagious & communicable disease control, Salon operation & procedures, Consumer & product safety- 20 NC, 21 C; Advanced Techniques: Advanced anatomy of nail & skin, Advanced muscles & massage techniques, Advanced pedicure care & service, Salon supervision & management, Specialized equipment use & control, Product & service sales training, Communication skills- 17 NC, 16 C. Because the State Board of Cosmetology management curriculum is somewhat limited we also add material on opening and managing a salon to the course.