21 NCAC 14K .0102          COURSE OF STUDY

(a)  The 300 hours in classes required for licensure as a manicurist must include at least 260 hours of "classroom work" as described in Paragraph (b) and at least 40 hours of supervised "live model performances" as set forth in 21 NCAC 14K .0107(a).

(b)  Students must take the following classroom work:

(1)           Manicuring, including trimming, filing, shaping, decorating, and arm and hand massage;

(2)           Sculptured and other artificial nails;

(3)           Pedicuring;

(4)           Theory and salesmanship as it relates to manicuring;

(5)           The procedures and methods of sanitation, including the study of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency's disinfectant guidelines and the recommendations on the Material Safety Data Sheets prepared by the manufactures on all products used by the school's students in the live model performance set forth in 21 NCAC 14K .0107(a); and

(6)           The study of bacteriology including communicable diseases and the requirements of The Pure Food and Drug Law for creams and lotions.

(c)  Classroom work shall include lectures on the subject as well as demonstrations, questions and answers on textbooks, written examinations, and in-class practice of procedures and methods.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-10;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1990; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988;

Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 1999;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2001; August 1, 2000.