Nail Technician

As a nail technician, you will be working in a beauty salon or performing customer service such as manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements. This course provides training in principles of proper infection control and sanitation, basic nail technology, and understanding chemicals used in artificial enhancements. Before students are eligible to take the state licensure test, they must complete 300 hours of training in Nail Technology. At the end of the 300 hours, students will be prepared to take the state exam. Students will be required to purchase a nail technician kit, books, smock, and supplemental kits.

PUBLIC SERVICES

  • Manicure
  • Pedicure
  • Acrylic nails
  • Fills
  • Buff/Polish
  • Polish change
  • Nail repair
  • Nail wraps
  • Acrylic toe nails

NAIL TECHNICIAN
DATC CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY

Core Courses (300 Hours Required)
Nail Technician I200
Nail Technician II100

Total: 300 Hours

Course Content
Professional Conduct
Types of Bacteria, Viruses & Fungus
Proper Infection Control
Safety Procedures
Chemicals used in Artificial Enhancements
Cell, Tissue and Organs
Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, & Circulatory Systems
Nail Anatomy
Nail Diseases and Disorders
Structure and Function of Healthy Skin
Nail Procedures
Proper Sanitation
Different Types of Acrylic Nails
Nail Tips & Nail Wraps
Nail Art