Nail Specialty - 250 Hours

  • Objective: To train individuals to obtain a NYS Nail Specialty License and be professional Nail Technicians.

  • Prerequisite: High School Diploma, GED or College Degree.

Course/Unit Title — Instructional Hours

  • Orientation (Inc. Domestic Violence Training) — 5 Hours

  • Safety and Health — 8 Hours

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Nail, Hand, Arm, Foot and Leg — 10 Hours

  • Bacteria and Infectious Diseases; Nail, Foot, Skin Disorders and Diseases — 15 Hours

  • Methods of Infection Control — 10 Hours

  • Client Consultation — 5 Hours

  • Manicuring and Hand/Arm Massage — 25 Hours

  • Pedicuring — 20 Hours

  • Tip Application and Design — 16 Hours

  • Nail Wraps — 26 Hours

  • Liquid and Powder Nail Extensions — 50 Hours

  • Gel Nails — 20 Hours

  • Nail Art — 16 Hours

  • Retailing Techniques — 6 Hours

  • Business Practices — 8 Hours

  • Job Skills — 6 Hours

  • State Board Preparations — 4 Hours

    (Inc. Domestic Violence Training)