19 NYCRR 162.6

Educational requirements for nail specialist trainees shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each:

Each subject (including the course overview) shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein: Subject 1 COURSE OVERVIEW/CONTENT-2 HOURS • Course Overview • The Role of the Nail Specialist • New York State Law, Rules, and Regulations • View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course Subject 2 WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH-5 HOURS • Local, State, and Federal Safety Codes • General Salon Safety • Hazardous Materials Communications (HAZMAT) Subject 3 INFECTION CONTROL-6 HOURS • Methods of Infection Control • Physical and Chemical Agents of Infection Control • Bloodborne Pathogen Infection Control Subject 4 BACTERIA AND INFECTIOUS DISORDERS AND DISEASES-6 HOURS • Types and Classification of Bacteria • Immunity and Body Defenses • Viral Infections • Mold and Fungal Infections • Disorders and Diseases of the Nails and Skin Subject 5 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NAIL, HAND, ARM, FOOT & LEG-3 HOURS • Significance of Anatomy and Physiology to the Nail Specialist • Cell Metabolism and Structure • Tissues and Organs • Systems of the Body and Their Relationship • Histology of the Skin and Its Function • Bones, Muscles, Nerves of the Hand, Arm, Leg and Foot • Nail Structure Subject 6 CLIENT CONSULTATION & SERVICE PROTOCOLS-5 HOURS • Client Needs Assessment • Nail and Skin Analysis/Product Selection and Treatment Recommendations