Utah Admin. Code 156-11a-704

Current through Bulletin 2024-08, April 15, 2024

Section R156-11a-704 - Curriculum for Nail Technology Schools

In accordance with Subsection 58-11a-302(19)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a nail technology school shall consist of 300 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

(1) introduction consisting of:

(a) history of nail technology; and

(b) an overview of the curriculum;

(2) personal, client, and salon safety including:

(a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;

(b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and

(c) health risks to the nail technician;

(3) business and salon management including:

(a) developing clientele;

(b) professional image;

(c) professional ethics;

(d) professional associations;

(e) public relations; and

(f) advertising;

(4) legal issues including:

(a) malpractice liability;

(b) regulatory agencies; and

(c) tax laws;

(5) human immune system;

(6) diseases and disorders of the nails and skin including:

(a) bacteriology;

(b) sanitation;

(c) sterilization;

(d) decontamination; and

(e) infection control;

(7) implements, tools, and equipment for nail technology;

(8) first aid;

(9) anatomy;

(10) science for nail technology;

(11) theory of basic manicuring including hand and arm massage;

(12) physiology of the skin and nails;

(13) chemistry for nail technology;

(14) artificial nail techniques consisting of:

(a) wraps;

(b) nail tips;

(c) gel nails;

(d) sculptured and other acrylic nails; and

(e) nail art;

(15) pedicures and massaging the lower leg and foot;

(16) elective topics; and

(17) Nail Technology Examination review.

Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-704

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017