Course Syllabus
Course: TENT 1100
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Services Technology
Title: Nail Technician I
Semester Approved: Summer 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2028
End Semester: Spring 2029
Catalog Description: The Nail Technician program provides the skills needed to work in a beauty or nail salon performing services such as natural nail care, including manicures and pedicures, and nail enhancements.
Instruction also includes sanitation, salon safety, nail, and skin disorders, professional ethics and salon management, and licensing laws and rules. Upon completion of the program, students have the knowledge and skills needed to take the state written and practical examinations required for licensure
Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 4; Lecture: 2; Lab: 2
Clock/Hour Requirements: 120
Justification: A student taking this course along with TENT 1200, TENT 1600, and TENT 1610 will have the knowledge and skills needed to take the state written and practical examinations required for licensure. The Nail Technology program can be taken alone or as part of the Cosmetology/Barbering program.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate safe practices related to infection control, chemical products, and electrical equipment This outcome will be assessed through assignments, discussions, and/or quizzes.
Discuss and learn the history of nail technology. This outcome will be assessed through assignments, discussions, and/or quizzes.
Demonstrate and understand proper sanitation procedures. This outcome will be assessed through hands-on application. An instructor will observe and feedback will be given.
Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology, skin and nail growth and structure, and nail diseases and disorders. This outcome will be assessed through hands-on application. An instructor will observe and feedback will be given.
Demonstrate natural nail care, including manicures and pedicures. This outcome will be assessed through discussions, assignments, and/or presentations.
Perform proper techniques and application of, nail enhancements. This outcome will be assessed through exams and by completing the licensure process.
Content:
This course will explore the basic anatomy, skin and nail structure and growth, and recognize and prevent infections. You will study the fundamentals of manicures, pedicures, nail tips and wrap application, acrylic(s), gel(s), polish and their applications.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate safe practices related to infection control, chemical products, and electrical equipment.
- Discuss the history of nail technology.
- Demonstrate sanitation procedures.
- Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology, skin and nail growth and structure, and nail diseases and disorders.
- Demonstrate natural nail care, including manicures and pedicures.
- Perform proper techniques and application of nail enhancements.
We strive to introduce all students to the procedures performed in the beauty industry and all them to express their differences and culture through creative projects and group activities. The course is designed to empower and foster talent in all students, including groups traditionally underrepresented in this career, and to move beyond stereotypes.
Key Performance Indicators:
Student Learning Outcomes will be assessed by the following:
Assignments 5 to 20%
Hands-on application/participation 25 to 50%
Client services 25 to 50%
Quizzes and exams 20 to 40%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology, current edition, Milady Publishing Company, Albany, New York
Supplemental materials may be required
Pedagogy Statement:
Teaching methods may include lecture, class discussion, group work, hands-on activities, and the incorporation of low-stakes assignments.
In this course, instructors will strive to connect with students on a personal level by spending multiple hours daily with this group of students. Students will also be encouraged to make connections in order to foster an inclusive classroom atmosphere. This may be accomplished through group assignments. Students will rotate until everyone has had the opportunity to work together.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab
Maximum Class Size: 10
Optimum Class Size: 10
