COS 1010 - Preclinic Nail Care

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to nail care including manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nail application. Also, the safe use of products will be covered. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of “C” or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0041 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0031 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Application and care of artificial nails
Diseases and disorders of the nail
Disinfection of manicure and pedicure equipment
Hazardous waste
Manicuring and pedicuring
Nail structure
Safety procedures for nail care
Client communication

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

explain nail structure and growth.
recognize nail disease and disorders.
perform manicures.
perform pedicures.
identify all types of artificial nails.
perform artificial nail applications.
perform all nail services using proper safety and sanitation procedures.
demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
demonstrate appropriate and effective client communication.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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COS 1010 - Preclinic Nail Care