Spring 2009
SYLLABUS
COS 151
3 Semester Hours
Nail Care
3 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct,
professional ethics, sanitation, nail structure, manicuring, pedicure, nail disorders,
and anatomy and physiology of the arm and hand. Upon completion, the student
should be able to demonstrate professional conduct, recognize nail disorders and
diseases, and identify the procedures for sanitation and nail care services. NDC
Prerequisite
As required by program.
Co-requisite: COS 152 and /or as required by program.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Alpert, A. (2004). Milady’s Standard Nail Textbook. Clifton Park, NY: Milady
Publishing.
Alpert, A. (2004). Milady’s Standard Nail Theory Workbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Alpert, A. (2004). Milady Standard Nail Practical Workbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
1.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge of salon conduct and
professional ethics.
2.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge and importance of sanitation,
disinfection, and safety in the salon.
3.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge of nail structure.
4.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge of manicuring and pedicures.
5.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of nail disorders and diseases.
6.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge of anatomy and physiology of
the arm, hand, leg and foot.
Methods of Instruction
A.
Lecture
B.
Audio/Visual Presentations
C.
Workbook Assignments
Evaluation and Assessment
A.
Course Grade Assessment
Students will be graded on:
Written exams
Workbook Assignments:
Classroom Participation:
Final
30%
10%
30%
30%
B.
Departmental Assessment of Learning Outcomes
1.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and theory pertaining to
the study of salon conduct and professional ethics by scoring at least
75% on selected questions on an exam.
2
The student will demonstrate knowledge and importance of
sanitation, disinfection, and safety by scoring at least 75% on
selected questions on an exam.
3.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of nail structure by scoring
at least 75% on selected questions on an exam.
4.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of manicuring and
pedicures by scoring at least 75% on selected questions on an exam.
5.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of nail disorders and
diseases by scoring at least 75% on selected questions on an exam.
6.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and
physiology of the arm, hand, leg and foot by scoring at least 75% on
selected questions on an exam.
C.
Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall In-service of the year following a scheduled review of this
course, a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted
by the instructors and division chair. The committee will send a report of
any recommended curriculum changes to the division chair, who will then
submit them to the Student Learning Outcomes Committee. Upon approval
by the Student Learning Outcomes Committee, a copy will be filed with the
Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students
who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance,
should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the
student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from
class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
To meet requirements for licensure, the student must accumulate at least 750 clock
hours of instruction. Therefore, regular attendance is mandatory.
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing
both employment and educational environments free of harassment or
discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national
origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of
Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or
discrimination will not be tolerated.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on course
outlines given to students at the beginning if each semester: “Any individual who
qualifies for reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act
or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify the instructor
immediately.”