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TENT - Nail Technician

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Nail TechnicianCertificate

Effective Start Term

2026-2027

College/School

School of Technology and Service

Program Title

Nail Technician

Total Program Hours

300

Total Program Credits

9

Total Length of Time to Complete the Program

3-4 months

Program Description

The Nail Technician program provides the skills needed to work in a beauty or nail salon performing services such as natural nail care, including manicures and pedicures, and nail enhancements. Instruction also includes sanitation, salon safety, nail and skin disorders, professional ethics and salon management, and licensing laws and rules. Upon completion of the program, students have the knowledge and skills needed to take the state written and practical examinations required for licensure.

Upon program completion, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate client protection safety and infection control procedures, including first aid.

• Recognize various diseases and disorders of skin and nails.

• Demonstrate various nail enhancement techniques.

• Evaluate various professional behaviors within the beauty industry.

• Demonstrate safe use of industry equipment.

• Demonstrate competency to pass nail technology state examinations.

Certificates and Licensure

  • MTECH Program Certificate in Nail Technician

  • Students are prepared to take the State of Utah written and practical Nail Technician licensing exams

  • Healthcare Provider BLS and First Aid Certification