The International
School Of Beauty Manicuring Program, an OPI
approved school, prepares students for a career
as a :
Manicurist, Consultant on Beauty and Personal
Appearance, Beauty and Cosmetic Sales, Salon Manager
or Owner.
Call our Student
Advisor/Administrator Christine Ruiz at 760-674-1624
for information regarding limited-time Manicuring
scholarships!
CURRICULUM
PROGRAM
DURATION & CLASS HOURS
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
PAYMENT OPTIONS & FINANCING
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CURRICULUM FOR MANICURIST COURSE (400) HOURS
The curriculum for students enrolled in a manicurist
and pedicurist course shall consist of four hundred
(400) clock hours of technical instruction and
practical operations covering all practices of
a manicurist and pedicurist. Technical instruction
means instruction by demonstration, lecture,
classroom participation, or examination. Practical
operation means the actual performance by the
student of a complete service on another person.
It is noted that 146 hours are devoted to clinical-theory
experience which will include all phases of manicuring.
Such technical instruction and practical operations
shall include:
MINIMUM PRACTICAL OPERATIONS REQUIRED BY THIS
INSTITUTION:
10 Disinfection and Sanitation 40 Water and
Oil Manicures
20 Complete Pedicures 80 Acrylic Nails: Liquid
and Powder
60 Nail Tips 40 Nail Wraps and repairs
TECHNICAL SUBJECT Minimum Hours of Technical
Instructions
1. The Cosmetology Act and the Program’s
Rules & Regulations 10
2. Cosmetology Chemistry related to manicuring
practices (shall include the chemical composition
and thepurpose of nail, care preparations. 10
3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (shall
include training in chemicals and health in establishments,material
safety, data sheets, protection from hazardous
chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, healthand
safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable
diseases, including HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis
B.) 15
4. Disinfection and Sanitation (shall include procedures to protect the health
and safety of the consumer aswell as the technician. The ten required minimum
operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting
instruments and equipment as required. Disinfection should be emphasized throughout
the entire training period and must be performed
before use of all instruments and equipment.) 10
5. Bacteriology, Anatomy, and Physiology. 15
6. Water and Oil Manicures, including hand and arm massage. 10
7. Complete Pedicure, including foot and ankle massage. 10
8. Application of Artificial Nails,
(A) Acrylic: Liquid and Powder Brush-on 15
(B) Nail Tips 10
(C) Nail wraps and repairs 05
9. Additional Training (Shall include the following subject matter: Salon management,
communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesperson ship, decorum,
record keeping, client service record cards and preparing a resume’,
employment development, modeling, desk and reception, and care and other subjects
relating to Manicuring and thefield of Cosmetology. Maximum Hours 25
MANICURIST COURSE GOALS:
·
To successfully master training requirements needed to make application for
the California State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination.
·
To develop professional skills and attitudes in the interest of safety and
sanitation for oneself as well as others, as is relative to having a successful
career as a Manicurist.
·
To graduate from this institution possessing those skills and knowledge necessary
to pass the State Board examination and secure entry-level employment.
MANICURIST PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
·
To successfully acquire the knowledge of the
laws and rules regulating California cosmological
establishments’ practices.
·
To successfully acquire the knowledge of sterilization
procedures.
·
To successfully acquire knowledge of the general
theory relative to manicuring, including anatomy,
physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to
practical procedures performed.
·
To successfully acquire business management techniques
which are common to the manicurist.
THE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE WILL HAVE DEVELOPED
THE FOLLOWING:
SKILLS:
·
Learn the proper use of implements relative to all manicuring, pedicuring,
and artificial nail services.
·
Acquire the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders.
·
Acquire knowledge of analyzing the hands and feet, before all services to determine
any disorders.
·
Develop the knowledge of safety precautions in the use of manicuring, pedicure
and artificial nails.
ATTITUDES AND GOALS:
·
To be able to appreciate good workmanship which
is common to manicuring..
·
To possess a positive attitude toward the public
and fellow workers.
·
To appreciate honesty and integrity in oneself
and others.
·
To have an improved personality while dealing
with patrons and colleagues.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF
THE MANICURING COURSE:
The student shall have completed “Theory
and Operations” with an average grade of “C” (70%)
or better as required by the Bureau of Barbering & Cosmetology.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
When a student has
completed the required theory hours and practical
operation in cosmetology with a grade average
of “C” (70%) or better, and all tuition
owed per the enrollment contract has been paid
to the school, he or she is awarded a diploma
certifying his or her graduation. Students who
have reached the age of 17 years will be assisted
in completing the necessary documents to file
for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology
examination.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS;
The applicant must be 17 years of age or older
and have completed the 10th grade. A Manicuring
license will be granted by the State of California
only after the student has successfully completed
and graduated from the Manicuring course as
described above and passed the licensing exam
with an overall average of 75%.
Books: Pivot Point Salon Fundumentals Textbook; Theory Workbook
and Exam Review
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PROGRAM DURATION: |
The International School of
Beauty MANICURING Program consists of
400 class hours.
FULL-TIME PROGRAM:
The standard full-time program is Tuesday-Saturday,
8:30-5:00 pm for 10 weeks (Approx. 2 &
1/2 months).
PART-TIME PROGRAM:
The standard part-time program is Tuesday-Saturday,
8:30-2:30 pm for 13 1/2 weeks. (Approx
3 & 1/2 months).
NOTE: SATURDAY ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY
IN BOTH THE FULL AND PART-TIME PROGRAMS.
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