COSM 1070 Syllabus
Subject Code
COSM
Course Number
1070
Course Title
Nail Care and Advanced Techniques
Prerequisites
Prerequisite/Corequisite: COSM 1000
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Fall on all campuses and Spring on the Athens Campus only
Credit Hours
(1-6-3)
Course Description
This course provides training in manicuring, pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Topics include implements, products and supplies, hand and foot anatomy and physiology, diseases and disorders, manicure techniques, pedicure techniques, nail product chemistry, safety precautions and practices, and advanced nail techniques (wraps, tips, acrylics).
Course Outcomes
Implements
Order Description
1 Exhibit proper setup for a manicure table displaying implements in order of use.
2 Recognize nail tools and implements and correctly identify their application.
3 Understand Georgia State Board Cosmetology rules for proper storing of implements and
usage.
4 Demonstrate a safe and correct handling of implements and tools.
Products and Supplies
Order Description
1 Understand chemistry and safe handling information of the various nail products and their
use.
2 Select and organize a manicure table with appropriate products/supplies for a basic
manicure, French/American manicure and conditioning oil manicure.
Hand and Foot Anatomy and Physiology
Order Description
1 Understand the anatomy of the hands and feet.
Diseases and Disorders
Order Description
1 Recognize the various diseases and disorders of the hands, feet and nails, classify them as
contagious or non-contagious, and identify conditions that should be referred to a
physician.
Manicure Techniques
Order Description
1 Demonstrate a basic manicure, French/American manicure and a conditioning oil manicure
employing safety precautions.
Pedicure Techniques
Order Description
1 Understand proper cleaning and disinfecting of pedicure equipment according to Georgia
State Board Rules and Regulations.
2 Demonstrate basic pedicure techniques executing both pre and post service procedures.
3 Demonstrate Spa pedicure techniques executing both pre and post service procedures.
Advanced Nail Techniques (Wraps/Tips/Acrylics)
Order Description
1 Apply a pre-service set-up for a nail wrap; repair a broken/split nail while following proper
safety measures.
2 Apply a nail tip, exhibit pre-service set-up while demonstrating appropriate safety and
sanitation procedures.
3 Integrate both pre-service set-up with demonstration of acrylic nail enhancements using
forms, over tips, and on natural nails.
4 Integrate both pre-service set-up with demonstration of acrylic nail applications using
forms while following all safety and sanitation procedures.
Safety Precautions
Order Description
1 Implement safety and sanitation standards to protect the client and technician during all
nail services.
2 Maintain compliance for all disinfection and sanitation standards applicable to manicuring
and pedicuring as set forth by the Georgia State Board Rules and Regulations.
3 Prepare a log book; chart critical information required for proper safeguarding of
sanitation and disinfection procedures as mandated through the Georgia State Board of
Cosmetology.
4 Comply with Universal Precaution guidelines.