The curriculum for students enrolled in a manicurist and pedicurist course shall consist of four hundred (400) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a manicurist and pedicurist. Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Instruction will be taught in English. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person. Please note 40 hours are devoted to clinical/theory experience which will include all phases of manicuring. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:
MINIMUM SPECIFIED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS:
| 10 | Disinfection and Sanitation |
40 | Water and Oil manicures |
| 20 | Complete Pedicures |
80 | Acrylic: Liquid and Powder Brush on nails |
| 60 | Nail Tips |
40 | Nail Wraps and repairs |
| SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION: | Minimum Hours of Technical Instruction |
| 1. | The Cosmetology Act and the Board's Rules & Regulations | 10 |
| 2. | Cosmetology Chemistry related to manicuring practices. (Shall include the chemical composition and purpose of nail care preparations.) | 10 |
| 3. | Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (Shall include training in chemicals and health establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B.) | 15 |
| 4. | Disinfection and Sanitation (shall include procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as specified in Sections 979 and 980. Disinfection should be emphasized through-out the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.) | 10 |
| 5. | Bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology. | 10 |
| 6. | Water and Oil Manicures, including hand and arm massage. | 15 |
| 7. | Complete Pedicure, including foot and ankle massage. | 25 |
| 17. | Application of Artificial Nails, | |
| (A) Application of Artificial Nails, | 15 | |
| (B) Nail Tips | 10 | |
| (C) Nail wraps and repairs | 05 | |
| 9. | Additional Training –shall include classes in Salon Mgmt., communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, client service record cards and preparing a resume, employment development, modeling, desk and reception, and other subjects relating to the course of Cosmetology. Maximum Hours | 25 |
MANICURIST PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California Cosmological establishments’ practices, understand sterilization procedures, acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to manicuring, including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed and acquire business management techniques common to manicurist.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED:
Use of proper implements relative to all manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nails. Develop the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders. Acquire knowledge of analyzing the hands and feet, prior to all services to determine any disorders. Develop the knowledge of safety precautions in use of manicuring, pedicure and artificial nails.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSE:
Shall have satisfactorily completed Theory and Operations required by Board of Barbering & Cosmetology with an average grade of "C" (70%) or better.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations required by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology with a GPA of "C" (70%) or better he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology Examination.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade, a manicuring license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Cosmetology course as described above and passed the Cosmetology Licensing Exam with an overall average of 75%.
Books: Milady Art and Science of Nail Technology Textbook, Theory Workbook, and Exam Review
GRADING SYSTEM:
Students are evaluated on a regular basis on theory, practical and clinical work. The evaluations are measured on a standard percentile basis and the percentage equated to a letter grade. Evaluation forms are issued to all students upon the completion of each payment period. This evaluation form reflects the overall Attendance and Academic progress of the student. Students must maintain a "C" (70%) average to maintain satisfactory academic status. The system detailed below is the system utilized in the school.
| ACADEMIC (Theory) GRADING: | POINT GRADES FOR PRACTICAL WORK: |
| 90% - 100% | A.....Excellent | (GPA 4) | 10 POINTS = A |
| 80% - 89% | B.....Good | (GPA 3) | 9 POINTS = B |
| 70% - 79% | C.....Average | (GPA 2) | 8 POINTS = C |
| 60% - 68% | D.....Needs Improvement |
(GPA 1) | 7 POINTS = D |
| 00% - 59% | F.....Fail | (GPA 0) | 6 POINTS = F |
An Overall G.P.A/Grade is provided to each student during their scheduled evaluation. Approximately 25% of the grade will be based upon written tests, 50% on attendance, and 25% on practical performance.
Cosmetology Student Kit:
| 1 | Milady Workbook, Textbook, Exam Review |
| 1 | Set Uniform |
| 1 | OPI “On the Go” Kit - included item list provided upon request. |
Once the kit items have been issued to the student, they become the responsibility of the student. Kit supplies may vary due to manufacturer availability.
Our address is:
79450 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
School Hours:
Tues-Fri (8:00am - 9:00pm)
Saturday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Client Service Hours:
Tues-Fri (9:45am - 8:00pm)
Saturday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
