Penn Commercial Business/Technical School · Courses
NT
4 courses with the subject NT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NT 101SCIENCE FOR THE NAIL TECHNICIAN
84 Hours This course covers personal development techniques in addition to the basic science concepts essential in the beauty industry such as: regulations for health and safety; principles of infection; preventing the spread of disease; basic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, and body systems; nail structure and growth; diseases and disorders; and chemistry and electricity as they relate to this occupation.
110 Hours This course focuses on client care and nail services to include: basic and advanced manicure and pedicure set up and procedures; massage techniques; proper use of products and instruments/equipment; acrylic applications; sculpture nails; gel nail application; nail tip application; filing techniques; and nail wraps.
28 Hours During this course students will apply previously learned fundamental techniques into a more advanced and creative approach to nail services. Lessons covered include: add-on services, specialty products and instruments/equipment; advanced techniques and trends; and nail art.
NT 104Professional Practices and State Board Preparation
Total 250 Pennsylvania Licensure: Graduates of the Nail Technician program are eligible to take the Pennsylvania Manicuring exam; this is a computer-based theory/procedural skills exam. Candidates must pass this exam in order to obtain Pennsylvania state licensure. You must be licensed to work in this field. Penn Commercial does not guarantee that a student will pass this exam. The fees for application, PA background check, and one attempt at the exam are included in the cost of the program. If a student should fail the exam, they are responsible for the associated cost for retesting. 31
