Nail Care Course Information

Nail Care COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 39-5012.00)  
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 12.0401)
The curriculum involves 250 hours to satisfy New York state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared for an entry level nail care specialist.

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English

NAIL CARE COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 250  clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: These hours are devoted to classroom workshop where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: These hours are spent in the clinic classroom where practical experience is gained. 

Nail Care COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School New York for the Nail Care program will be divided into three designations:

1. CORE: Pre-clinical classroom to learn the rules and prepare for guest services.
2. ADAPTIVE: Blend of classroom and clinic floor learning focused on reinforcing the core skills, while adapting to live clinic classroom experiences.
3. CREATIVE: Final phase of nail technician classroom and clinic floor learning that prepares the future professional for licensing and salon and spa life. Students will enter a new phase of classroom workshops, couples with challenging practical services that will continue to build them into confident nail care specialist. 

Nail Care Course Subjects

Instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School NYC meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Nail Care Program Testing and Grading Procedure

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess students learning and mastery of course content in the 250-hour course:

1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 80% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date.
3. Final written and practical:  The written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, New York state law, and other items covered on the state nail care exam. Student must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
4. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly bases by the Future Professional Advisor using the CourseKey app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.

Nail Care Instructional Techniques and methods

The Nail Care 250 clock hour course is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.