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

  In accordance with 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.