N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 162.6
Educational requirements for nail specialist trainees shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each:
| Scope of Curriculum | Hours |
| Course Overview/Content | 2 |
| Workplace Safety and Health | 5 |
| Infection Control | 6 |
| Bacteria and Infectious Disorders and Diseases | 6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Nail, Hand, Arm, Foot and Leg | 3 |
| Client Consultation and Service Protocols | 5 |
| Examination | N/A |
| Total Hours 27 |
Each subject (including the course overview) shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein:
Subject 1
COURSE OVERVIEW/CONTENT-2 HOUR
* Course Overview
* The Role of the Nail Specialist
* New York State Law, Rules, and Regulations
* View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course
Subject 2
WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH-5 HOURS
* Local, State, and Federal Safety Codes
* General Salon Safety
* Hazardous Materials Communications (HAZMAT)
Subject 3
INFECTION CONTROL-6 HOURS
* Methods of Infection Control
* Physical and Chemical Agents of Infection Control
* Bloodborne Pathogen Infection Control
Subject 4
BACTERIA AND INFECTIOUS DISORDERS AND DISEASES-6 HOURS
* Types and Classification of Bacteria
* Immunity and Body Defenses
* Viral Infections
* Mold and Fungal Infections
* Disorders and Diseases of the Nails and Skin
Subject 5
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NAIL, HAND, ARM, FOOT & LEG-3 HOURS
* Significance of Anatomy and Physiology to the Nail Specialist
* Cell Metabolism and Structure
* Tissues and Organs
* Systems of the Body and Their Relationship
* Histology of the Skin and Its Function
* Bones, Muscles, Nerves of the Hand, Arm, Leg and Foot
* Nail Structure
Subject 6
CLIENT CONSULTATION & SERVICE PROTOCOLS-5 HOURS
* Client Needs Assessment
* Nail and Skin Analysis/Product Selection and Treatment Recommendations
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 162.6