1. A. School requirements. The licensee of a school that provides nail technology 600-hour training for students, 350-hour training for instructors, or both, shall ensure the following minimum facilities, tools, instruments, equipment, supplies, and materials are provided, in addition to those specified under R4-10-305 and R4-10-306:

   1. 1. A workstation to perform nail technology services for the public for a fee for each student in attendance containing:

      1. a. A nail technology table;
      2. b. Industry standard chairs appropriate for the skills being taught;
      3. c. A disinfected, covered container to store disinfected tools and instruments as specified under R4-10-112;
      4. d. A container with wet disinfectant as specified under R4-10-112;
      5. e. A container for soiled tools and instruments as specified under R4-10-112;
      6. f. A waste receptacle as specified under R4-10-112; and
      7. g. A disinfectant for blood or body-fluid exposure as specified under R4-10-112.
   2. 2. One container large enough to immerse two feet completely, for every five students in attendance during clinic instruction;
   3. 3. Nail products for acrylics, gels, tips, wraps, and polishing; and
   4. 4. One ultraviolet light.

2. B. In addition to the nonreturnable student training kit required under R4-10-306(Q), a school licensee shall ensure the following nonreturnable items are provided to each enrolled nail technology student:

   1. 1. One simulated hand;
   2. 2. Disinfected tools and instruments including pusher, nipper, file or porous emery boards, tweezer, nail brush, and finger bowl;
   3. 3. Artificial nail enhancement kit with remover, wrap kit, two dappen dishes, polish kit, nail forms, finishing tools and instruments, and one brush product applicator; and
   4. 4. One electric nail file.

3. C. Curriculum requirements. The licensee shall ensure students in a nail technology course are provided the following 600-hour curriculum:

   1. 1. Theory of nail technology; infection control; diseases and disorders of the nails and skin; anatomy; physiology and histology of the limbs, nails, and skin structures; and Board statutes and rules; and

   2. 2. Clinical and classroom instruction in nail technology including theory that involves nails, skin, and limbs:

      1. a. Principles and practices of infection control and safety;
      2. b. Recognition of diseases and the treatment of disorders of the nail and skin;
      3. c. Massage and manipulation of the limbs;
      4. d. Interpersonal skills and professional ethics;
      5. e. Product pharmacology and chemistry interaction, formulation, composition, and hazards;
      6. f. Nail technology machines, tools, and instruments and their uses;
      7. g. Clinical and classroom practice that includes nails, skin, and limbs;
      8. h. Client pre- and post- treatment consultation, documentation, and analysis;
      9. i. Manicuring, including use of nippers;
      10. j. Pedicuring, including use of nippers;
      11. k. Artificial nail enhancements (application and removal);
      12. l. Alternative nail technology;
      13. m. Electric file use;
      14. n. Pedicure spa modalities;
      15. o. Exfoliation modalities on limbs or the body; and
      16. p. Required industry standards and ecology, including monitor duties.

Historical Note

New Section R4-10-B304 made under Article 3, Part 2 renumbered from R4-10-207 and amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 527 (March 29, 2024), effective May 6, 2024 (Supp. 24-1).