Nail Technician

About The Program

This program is designed to teach students the art and science of beautifying the nails of the hands and feet, to give a professional hand and foot massage, and to use safety precautions and sanitation methods.

 

Students will learn to identify diseases and disorders of the nails. Nail Extensions, Nail Wraps, Gel Nails and Nail Art will be Included, along with current information on infection control.

Course Details

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Course Name: nail technician

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program length:  1.5 months

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institution opeid: 

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program cip:  12.0410

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program level:  Diploma

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delivery:  Traditional Setting (Theory and Practical ON-SITE) ONLY

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cost of program:  $1,800.00

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overall graduation rate:  93%

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job placement rate:  89%

LICENSURE RATE: 100%

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note: AGENCIES RATE REPORTED TO COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION (COE)

Course Cost

Tuition and fees:  $895.20

Books/supplies/fees:  $904.80

total:  $1,800.00

LABOR STATISTICS:

SOC CODE: 39-5092 MANICURIST/PEDICURIST

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Books

  • Textbooks: Milady Nails Standard Foundations 8th Edition Publication Date 2021
  • Textbook (Hardcover Nail-English) ISBN-13: 9780357446867
  • Textbook (Softcover Nail-Spanish) ISBN-13: 9780357446874
  • CIMA (Nail-English) ISBN-13: 9780357812570
  • CIMA (Nail-Spanish) ISBN-13: 9780357920206
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FBA gives the option/opportunity to purchase textbooks outside from the school, to new enrolled students for the Barber, Cosmetology, Nail Technician, Full Specialist, Facial Specialist, and Facial Specialist and Advanced Esthetics Programs.



The institution will accommodate as such, to allow the students to use subsequent disbursement of Title IV Aid to pay for those funds. For further questions please contact the school financial aid office.

Courses

  • NT120 - FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY LAWS & RULES FOR NAIL TECHNICIANS - 4 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about the Florida Cosmetology laws and rules from the Board of Cosmetology.


    Chapter 477, Florida Statutes; Chapter 61G5, Florida Administrative Code; Sections of Chapter 455, Florida Statutes; Chapter 61, Florida Administrative Code, emphasis on the sections that apply to the Nail Technician.

  • NT121 - SANITATION FOR NAILS - 8 Clock hours

    Students will learn how to properly sanitize their station and implements as a Nail Technician. Proper procedures to follow to assure sanitary conditions with all materials, implements, and products used.

  • NT122 - ETHICS FOR NAIL TECHNICIANS - 2 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about ethics as professional nail technicians.

  • NT123 - NAIL THEORY AND PRACTICUM - 162 Clock hours

    Students will learn about nails in subjects of nail structure, disorders, diseases, manicuring, pedicuring, nail product chemistry, chemistry and chemical safety, gel nail enhancements, nail art, electric filling, nail tips and forms, nail resin, systems, history, monomer liquid, and polymer powder nail enhancements. Students will learn how to perform client services such as nail fill-in, gel, manicures, pedicures, nail wraps and/or mending, artificial nail removal, polishing and nail art, sculpting using A Form, and tips with overlay.

  • HIV04 - HIV/AIDS - 4 Clock Hours

    Students will learn about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), the effects, how to keep clients and yourself safe, and what are the differences

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Available Schedules

Mornings:  Monday-Friday - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Evenings:  MOnday-Friday - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Note: 

  • The State of Florida Board of Cosmetology, which is responsible for licensing Cosmetologists, has varied restrictions which may affect an individual with a history of a felony conviction. Upon completion afterward, the State Board is responsible for approving or denying any candidate upon completion of the program.



  • Criminal history is reviewed on a case-by-case situation. If the board denies the application (after completion of school), Student will receive a Notice of Intent to Deny within 30 days of the meeting. The notice will provide details of why the application was denied and what steps they can take to request a hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?

    We offer flexible payment plan options to help make the Nail Technician program more affordable. For more information on payment plans and eligibility, contact our admissions office today.

  • How long will it take me to complete this program?

    The program is designed to take between 1.5 to 2 months to complete.