1. (a) Entrance requirements. Manicurist/nail technician course entrance requirements are the same as for a Basic course student.

   1. (1) Each student shall be provided an approved textbook before commencing classroom training.
   2. (2) A manicurist/nail technician student shall not be allowed to perform patron services until such time as he/she has received at least 80 clock hours of practice and classroom instruction under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.

2. (b) Curriculum requirements. The 600 clock hour curriculum is prescribed as follows: (Note: Hours may be measured in credits and ratio as recognized by the United States Department of Education or by a regional or national accreditation entity recognized by the United States Department of Education.)

   1. (1) Bacteriology, disinfection and sanitation 40 clock hours
   2. (2) Nail structure, composition, disorders and diseases 60 clock hours
   3. (3) Manicuring and pedicuring (includes waxing or other non-permanent hair removal) 160 clock hours
   4. (4) Artificial nails 160 clock hours
   5. (5) Nail art 60 clock hours
   6. (6) Establishment development (includes business administration and law; insurance; professional ethics; record keeping; business telephone techniques; salesmanship; displays and advertising; hygiene and public health) 80 clock hours
   7. (7) Board rules, regulations and statutes 40 clock hours
   8. (8) Total hours 600 hours

3. (c) Minimum training supplies. Manicurist/nail technician minimum training supplies are required as follows:

   1. (1) one (1) textbook or manual
   2. (2) one (1) cuticle nipper for finger nails and one (1) nipper for toe nails
   3. (3) one (1) cuticle scissor
   4. (4) one (1) cuticle pusher
   5. (5) one (1) nail brush
   6. (6) one (1) nail file or package of emery boards
   7. (7) artificial nail product and tools
   8. (8) appropriately disinfected set of manicuring implements for student use on each patron
   9. (9) an adequate supply of protective gloves (disposable)
   10. (10) visual aid equipment in addition to the chalk or marker board

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2679, eff 7-1-93

Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1002, eff 7-1-04

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 852, eff 7-1-07

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1107, eff 11-1-14

Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1681, eff 9-11-15

Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1042, eff 9-11-17

Amended at 35 Ok Reg 157, eff 10-24-17 (emergency)

Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1079, eff 9-14-18