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CSME1330 - Orientation to Nail Technology

Catalog Description: An overview of the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the field of nail technology. Lecture Hrs = 1, Lab Hrs = 8, Insurance Fee

Prerequisite(s): Pre/corequisite: CSME 1431 and READ 300, ESOL 310, or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Lab Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 144
State Approval Code: 1204100000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: CSME 1330
Course Title: Orientation to Nail Technology

Course Rationale:

Introduce students to the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the field of nail technology.

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate professional ethics, sanitation and sterilization; and explain the rules and regulations of the institution, department, and state.

SCANS Competencies:

	COMPETENCY
RESOURCES	IDENTIFIES, ORGANIZES, PLANS AND ALLOCATES RESOURCES
C1	ALLOCATES TIME
C2	ALLOCATES MONEY
C3	ALLOCATES MATERIAL AND FACILITY RESOURCES
C4	ALLOCATES HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION	ACQUIRES AND USES INFORMATION
C5	ACQUIRES AND EVALUATES INFORMATION
C6	ORGANIZES AND MAINTAINS INFORMATION
C7	USES COMPUTERS TO PROCESS INFORMATION
INTERPERSONAL	WORKS WITH OTHERS
C9	PARTICIPATES AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM
C10	TEACHES OTHERS
C11	SERVES CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS
C12	EXERCISES LEADERSHIP
C13	NEGOTIATES TO ARRIVE AT A DECISION
C14	WORKS WITH CULTURAL DIVERSITY
SYSTEMS	UNDERSTANDS COMPLEX INTERRELATIONSHIPS
C15	UNDERSTANDS SYSTEMS
C16	MONITORS AND CORRECTS PERFORMANCE
C17	IMPROVES AND DESIGNS SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY	WORKS WITH A VARIETY OF TECHNOLOGIES
C18	SELECTS TECHNOLOGY
C19	APPLIES TECHNOLOGY TO TASK
C20	MAINTAINS AND TROUBLESHOOTS TECHNOLOGY

	FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
BASIC SKILLS	READS, WRITES, PERFORMS, ARITHMETIC AND MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS, LISTENS AND SPEAKS
F1	READING
F2	WRITING
F3	ARITHMETIC
F4	MATHEMATICS
F5	LISTENING
F6	SPEAKING
THINKING SKILLS	THINKS CREATIVELY, MAKES DECISIONS, SOLVES PROBLEMS, VISUALIZES, KNOWS HOW TO LEARN, AND REASONS
F7	CREATIVE THINKING
F8	DECISION MAKING
F9	PROBLEM SOLVING
F10	SEEING THINGS IN THE MIND'S EYE
F11	KNOWING HOW TO LEARN
F12	REASONING
PERSONAL QUALITIES	DISPLAYS RESPONSIBILITY, SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIABILITY, SELF-MANAGEMENT, INTEGRITY, AND HONESTY
F13	RESPONSIBILITY
F14	SELF-ESTEEM
F15	SOCIAL
F16	SELF-MANAGEMENT
F17	INTEGRITY/HONESTY

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Perform the appropriate methods of sanitation necessary for public health
Demonstrate professional attitude and team work in dealing with clients, peers and instructors.
Demonstrate time management to provide efficient client services
Perform reception desk procedures including phone skills, and end of day close-out.

Grading Policy:

Final course grade will be determined from:

Workplace Competencies	10%
Attendance	10%
Written Exams	40%
Practical Skills	40%

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

Texas Cosmetology Commission Regulations and Code Book
Milady Nail Technology
Milady Study Guide
Nail Kit
Department Approved Uniform

Other:

Faculty Vitae
Faculty Course Material
Department Budget
Six-hour Rule
Class Attendance
The Academic Honesty Code
Students with Disabilities