Massachusetts Manicuring Program Course Outline

130 Hour Program

The manicuring program consists of the ways to care for the hands, nails and feet, including; skin and nail disorders, sanitation, and massage techniques.  This program is measured in clock hours, where the student receives one clock hour for every hour in class.

Format

Classroom theory is conducted daily to provide the students with the fundamental knowledge they need to progress through the practical, hands-on-training received in the clinic. Instructional methods that maybe used include; transparencies, handouts, diagrams, videos and slides.

Textbook

Milady’s Standard Nail Technology copyright 2004

Goals

The Manicuring Program is designed to train students in all the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the required operator’s exam administered by the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology. With this knowledge, the student will be able to perform all of the clinical skills needed to function effectively in today’s full-service or nail salon.

Grading Procedure

Academic Progress is measured in both practical and written work. There is no effect on Satisfactory Progress for incomplete, repetitions, and non-credit remedial work.

Practical Work is evaluated on a PASS/FAIL system for the first 30% of a student’s Course Hours, the remaining 70% is evaluated by using the Grading System below.

Grading System

PercentageGrade
90%-100%
Above Average
A
80%-89% Average B
Below 80% Failing F

Written Exams are evaluated by using the above Grading System, which is used throughout the life of each course of study. Any exam, which is graded lower than 80%, may be subject to a re-take exam.

Course Content

Unit of Instruction Hours
Safety/Sanitation 10
Artificial Nail Techniques 55
First Aid 2.5
Basic Manicuring with Hand and Arm Massage 40
Professional Ethics/Salon Management/State Laws 12.5
Oral-Written-Practical Exams, Hygiene & Anatomy 10
Total Hours 130